The internet has democratized industries from taxicabs to hotels, and real estate is no exception. As the internet has made the tools necessary for selling your home accessible to the average person, selling your home without an agent, as a “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO) listing, has become increasingly popular; according to data from the […]
In an era where technology allows anyone with a car to become a taxi driver, or anyone with a spare room to become an amateur hotelier, it’s understandable that more and more people are asking themselves, do I really need a real estate agent to sell my house? There’s no straightforward, black-and-white answer to this […]
Selling a home as a FSBO listing – which means you’re doing it without the help of an agent – is a big task. As a seller, you’ll have to list and market your home, hold open houses, negotiate with the buyer’s agent, and navigate the closing process – all by yourself. Those tasks aren’t […]
A home sale is probably the most complicated financial transaction the average American will ever participate in. Hundreds of thousands of dollars change hands, everyone from real estate agents to county officials to bank and mortgage employees are involved. Not to mention local, state, and federal laws have to be satisfied. It’s a lot of […]
Buying a home or commercial property is one of the biggest financial decisions of your life, and if you’re working with a good local real estate agent, it’s likely they can handle things just fine. An experienced agent is pretty familiar with the local laws and regulations, and can give you a heads up about […]