What is Dual Agency?

When a buyer is represented by the same brokerage firm that has the listing, it is called dual agency. When one agent represents both the buyer and the seller in… (Read More)

Listing Agent vs. Buyer Agent: Who Works for You?

It may seem perfectly logical to call the agent on the yard sign while driving around your dream neighborhood searching for your next house. The sign might have a QR… (Read More)

6 Creative Open House Ideas To Sell Your Home Fast

It’s easy to see the value of an open house—a designated time for prospective REALTORS® and buyers to scope out your home while on a Sunday spree of house tours. But if you’re worried…

Buyer Agents: Working for You Free of Charge

Home buyers should always have their own agent. Buyer agents work to negotiate the best terms and price for the buyer. Best of all, the buyer agent’s services are free… (Read More)

What Exactly is a REALTOR®?

A REALTOR® is a licensed real estate salesperson who also belongs to the National Association of REALTORS®, the largest trade group in the country. Every agent is not a REALTOR®, but… (Read More)

The Real Estate Commission Explained

The real estate commission is the agent’s fee for service. It is a percent of the sale price negotiated at the time of the listing. Every seller has the right…

Why You Should Use a REALTOR®

For most people, buying a home is the largest financial investment they will ever make. It is the one time you can say you went shopping and spent a quarter…

5 Tips to Reach Millennial Home Buyers

Millennials may seem like a hard sell. Statistics say this generation is ditching the cars and the house in the suburbs for a bike and a rented loft in a…

5 Steps You Can’t Skip During Escrow

The escrow process, which is also known as closing or settlement, is the endgame of the home-buying process. It is when the buyer, seller and other necessary parties get together… (Read More)

Why You Might Need Professional Photos to Sell Your Home

Looking to sell your home quick? The photos you post online might make the difference, so using a professional photographer to help you sell your home is a must. In an…