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The 4% Real Estate Commission Pitch
You may have seen ads for “4% real estate commission” on billboards or on television, wondering if you can save a buck or two (or a lot more) when it comes time to sell your home. The usual real estate ... Read More »
Should I Let My Bartender Sell My Home?
If you’re reading this post, you’re probably wondering what the heck I’m getting at. Well, it’s actually based on a true story, so what you’re about to read isn’t fiction. A friend of mine frequents a local fine eatery that ... Read More »
REX (Real Estate Exchange) Review – They Only Charge 2% to Sell Your Home
A new company called “REX” is attempting to disrupt the real estate industry, and perhaps more importantly, displace the real estate agent. Or possibly even put them out of business for good. The message is clear – real estate agents ... Read More »
Real Estate Agents: Don’t Ever Make Your Prospective Clients Wait
So I spoke with some friends recently who were thinking about selling their property. They were trying to decide who to use to list their home and after seeing a comparable property down the street sell for a really nice ... Read More »
How to Pronounce Realtor
If you’re wondering how to pronounce Realtor, wonder no longer. It’s actually quite simple. It is pronounced Real-TORE. As in, the word “real” followed by the word “tore.” Like I tore my pants while breakdancing at a wedding. It is ... Read More »
Real Estate Agents Are Hiding Redfin Estimates
In case you weren’t aware, the Zestimate now has some healthy competition from its future foe the “Redfin Estimate.” While the name isn’t as cute or clever, it serves the exact same purpose as the Zestimate, although there’s one special ... Read More »
How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House?
Real estate Q&A: “How much does it cost to a sell a house?” So you bought a home back in 2012, around the time things bottomed. You’ve been checking out recent comparable sales in your area and stand to make ... Read More »
Ask Your Real Estate Agent to Rebate Their Commission to Close the Deal
If you ask someone, anyone really, if real estate agents are overpaid, you’ll likely hear a resounding “yes.” Now ask the agent if they feel they get compensated enough for what they do and they’ll probably say “not even close!” ... Read More »
Double End: How to Get Your Purchase Offer Accepted Without a Real Estate Agent
Double End Real Estate Deal This probably sounds ridiculous and completely unconventional, but in today’s ultra-hot real estate market, you might have a better chance of getting your offer accepted if you don’t have an agent. Think about it this ... Read More »
We Buy Ugly Houses Review: Should You Sell Them Your Ugly House?
You may have seen ads for “We Buy Ugly Houses,” a company that will make a cash offer for your property as-is, even if it’s not in great shape. The value proposition is that they’ll take the property off your ... Read More »