The Pros and Cons of Flat Fee Real Estate Agents
by Kelsey Heath
A flat fee realtor is a real estate professional who charges a fixed, flat rate…Read more
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How to Sell a House with Unpermitted Work
by Kelsey Heath
Selling a house with unpermitted work presents unique challenges. Do you get retroactive permits or…Read more
How Much Value Does a Garage Add to a House?
by Kelsey Heath
A garage can be a fantastic feature in a home. Not only does it act…Read more
The Top 5 Features That Make Your Home Sell Over Asking
by Seb Frey
If your home has features that are in relatively short supply and high demand in…Read more
Can You Start Looking at Houses Without Pre Approval?
by Kelsey Heath
A mortgage pre-approval is a lender’s promise to loan you a certain amount, provided nothing…Read more
Agent Advice: Everything First-Time Home Sellers Need to Know
by Bill Gassett
Prepare to sell your home for top dollar and low stress. With 40 years of…Read more
What is a Condemned House and Can You Buy or Sell It?
by Amanda Dodge
Deal of a lifetime or money pit? Can you even sell a condemned house? Learn…Read more
How to Buy a Second Home and Rent the First
by Amanda Dodge
There’s a growing trend with homeowners to buy second properties while keeping their first homes.…Read more
How Much is the Mortgage on a Million-Dollar Home?
by Amanda Dodge
Buying a million-dollar house isn’t as outlandish as it seems. There are several markets across…Read more
The Complete Home Selling Timeline: How Long Does It Take To Sell a House?
by Kelsey Heath
Gone are the days when getting a loan to buy a property meant strolling into…Read more
How to Sell Your House in 5 Days? (Is it Possible?)
by Amanda Dodge
No one wants their house to languish on the market, but some people are in…Read more
How to Buy Another House While Owning a House
by Amanda Dodge
Buying another house when you already own a home is a common practice. Some people…Read more
Chicago Neighborhoods: North Side Home Buying
by Leigh Marcus
Realtor Leigh Marcus shares his valuable insight on North Side Chicago Neighborhoods, where he lives…Read more
FastExpert Top Real Estate Partners for 2024 | Nationwide
Top FastExpert Agents for 2024 Real estate agents in states all over the country did…Read more
How is the Real Estate Market in Florida?
by Chris Spina
Increasing mortgage rates put pressure on the Florida housing market, but a growing population and…Read more
How to Buy a House with Cash
by Amanda Dodge
Click here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your…Read more
What to Do When Someone Wants to Buy Your House Privately?
by Kelsey Heath
Learn the steps to take when someone wants to buy your house privately: Assessing the…Read more
How to Sell a House that Needs Major Repairs
by Kelsey Heath
It’s one thing to sell a house that needs simple upgrades, like a new kitchen…Read more
Step-by-Step Guide: The Process of Buying a Home
by Andrew Te
So you’re finally ready to buy your first home. Congratulations! This can be an exciting…Read more
What’s the Difference Between Pre-Qualified, Pre-Approved, and Approved?
If you’re in the process of buying a home, you may have heard a lot…Read more
How Much Money Does a Real Estate Agent Make Per Year? (By State)
by Andrew Te
Click here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your…Read more
4 Tips to Improve a Builder-Grade Home
Take your home from basic to brilliant with these tips for improving a builder-grade home.…Read more
Negotiating With Home Buyers: An Art or a Science?
People have been negotiating since the beginning of time. It is an essential part of…Read more
How Do Real Estate Agents Get Paid?
How much DO real estate agents make? This is a valid question when deciding to…Read more
The Truth About Living in Seattle
Read the honest truth about living in Seattle from a seasoned realtor. 10 reasons to…Read more
Capital Gains and Tax Consequences of Selling a Second Home
by Kelsey Heath
A second property (even if lived in by the owner for several months of the…Read more
What is an Origination Fee & Why Do You Have to Pay It?
Buying a home often comes with a lot of extra fees and costs. One of…Read more
The Best Places to Live in Florida
by Andrew Te
Florida is the third most populous state in the U.S., with no signs of slowing…Read more
What is a Transactional Agent and What Do They Do?
In real estate, there are several different types of agents and brokers who perform different…Read more
Discover Douglassville, Pennsylvania
From its scenic views to its tight-knit community, this small town has a charm that…Read more
How to Survive a Recession While Investing in Real Estate
by Andrew Te
In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to have a solid financial plan…Read more
How Does Foreclosure Work? (What You Need to Know)
by Andrew Te
You’re probably here because you’re wondering how foreclosure works. Foreclosure is when a house owner…Read more
Interest-Only Loans: What to Know
Interest-only loans are a type of loan in which the borrower pays only the interest…Read more
How to Choose the Right Fragrance for Your Open House
When preparing for an open house, one of the most important things to consider is…Read more
Signs of a Bad Real Estate Agent (7 Red Flags)
by Andrew Te
Selling your home or buying a new one means you will have to be involved…Read more
The Risks & Benefits of Working with a Designated Real Estate Agency
If you’re unfamiliar with the term “designated agency,” it is when the buyer and seller…Read more