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Have You Served? 5 Reasons You’ll Want a Veteran-Friendly Real Estate Agent
realtor.comThe home-buying journey can be uncertain, full of twists and turns you don’t see coming. Even if you’re using a Veterans Affairs loan—and taking advantage of the unique benefits that come...
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What Successful Realtors Look Like in 2015
Steve Debenport/iStockIf you’re looking to hire a real estate agent for your home search, take note: Although business slowed down among Realtors® last year, veterans with considerable experience and...
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Pedal Power: From D.C. to Portland, OR, Buyers Are Shopping for Homes by Bicycle
Symphonie/Getty ImagesLast winter, on a typical arctic-chill day in Minneapolis, Nate Karnitz hopped on his early-’90s steel-frame Schwinn World bicycle, stripped down and rebuilt to suit his...
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The Late-Summer Rental Market Is Still Hot: How a Pro Can Help You Find an...
Eric Raptosh Photography/Getty ImagesWith soaring rent rates and a ridiculously low occupancy rate—4.1%, according to real estate research firm Reis Inc.—apartment hunting isn’t much fun lately. And...
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Real-Estate Pros Pen Purple Prose
Michael Saunders & CompanyTo sell the priciest homes in the country, some real-estate pros try their hand at prose. An analysis of listings language by realtor.com® found that the higher the home...
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5 Killer Things We Learned About Home Buying From ’80s Action Movies
"Conan the Destroyer": Dirck Halstead/Liaisonandresr/iStock; Feverpitched/iStockGo ahead, make my … down payment! So hello to my little … backsplash! Yippee ki-yay … Mr. first-time home buyer! Come...
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What Sizzled This Summer in the Hamptons? 4 Experts Weigh In
Erik Freeland/Getty ImagesWe don’t want to believe that summer is over. But kids lined up at school bus stops and Halloween (or, God forbid, Thanksgiving) decorations on display are the sad proof that...
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How to Read Between the Lines of Real Estate Agent Reviews
sturti/iStock; pop_jop/iStockThese days, you’re likely to check online reviews for everything from your doctor to a wide-screen TV. After all, why shouldn’t you tap the experience of others to make a...
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6 Secret Thoughts Real Estate Agents Have About Home Buyers—Revealed
DragonImages/iStock; realtor.comA good real estate agent holds your hand through the home-buying process, fights battles on your behalf, and all in all helps you achieve your dreams of homeownership...
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The Weird Reason You Confide More in a Real Estate Agent Than Your...
Getty ImagesLet’s be clear: A real estate deal is a business transaction. Period. Yet as a real estate agent myself, I can verify that my relationships with clients can get rather intimate. Even...
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Getting a Tax Refund? Consider Using It for Your Down Payment
While most people dread tax time, if you are getting a tax refund, this time of year can seem almost as rewarding as end-of-the-year bonus season. Whether you are receiving a refund of a few hundred...
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When Do I Finally Get the Keys to My New House?
iStockIt might be the most nerve-wracking, anticipatory, hard-to-find-the-patience question of home buying for first timers: “When do I finally get the keys to my new house?” Usually, a buyer takes...
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Realtors Reveal: ‘How I Bought My Own Home’
Andy Dean/iStockYour real estate agents are your guardian angels, magically leading you through the intense home-buying process, from open houses to offer letters to closing costs. So what happens when...
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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in 5 Steps
Visual Ideas/Camilo Morales/Getty ImagesEvery month, over 14,000 people Google “how to become a real estate agent,” and consider joining the 2 million real estate licensees in the U.S. And for good...
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Is ‘Bad Chad’ From ‘The Bachelorette’ a Realtor? Really?
Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty ImagesFans of ABC’s “The Bachelorette” absolutely love to hate Chad Johnson—one of 12 bachelors vying this season for the hand of JoJo Fletcher, who recently kicked “Bad...
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4 Questions Your Agent Might Not Answer—and Why
Pamela Moore/iStock; 4x6/Getty ImagesWant to know how old the roof is on a house, or whether it uses gas or electrical heat? Your trusty real estate agent can tell you pretty much anything you need to...
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5 Safety Tips You Must Know When Getting Your House Ready to Sell
iStockIf you’re a home seller, you’ve probably spend a lot of time getting your house ready to sell. However, once the For Sale sign goes up on your property, it can be easy to forget that you may need...
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Real Estate Agents Reveal the Toughest Home Buyers They’ve Ever Met
MattKay/iStockReal estate agents have the pleasure (or sometimes misfortune) of working with an array of home buyers—some good, some bad, and some who drive them totally bonkers. Of course, as is the...
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Can You View an Open House Without a Buyer’s Agent?
Getty ImagesAfter searching through pages of online listings, you’ve compiled a master list of every open house you’re interested in touring. You’re ready to start attending open houses, but you don’t...
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How To Buy a House Fast—Before Interest Rates and Prices Rise Again
Ostrid/iStockRight now, many homebuyers are feeling some pressure to buy a house fast, fearing that mortgage rates (which have doubled from 3% to 6% in the past year alone) could rise even higher,...
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Realtor for Rentals: Do Real Estate Agents Help Find Rentals?
fizkes/iStockIf you’re familiar with the struggle that is finding an apartment online, the idea of an agent who can help you in your real estate search might sound like a godsend. We all know agents...
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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in 5 Steps
Visual Ideas/Camilo Morales/Getty ImagesHow to become a real estate agent is something thousands of people Google every month in America, as they consider joining the millions of real estate licensees...
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What Is a Buyer’s Agent? A Trusted Guide Who’ll Help You Find a Home
DragonImages/iStockReady to house hunt? It’s a jungle out there: Prepare for a flurry of paperwork, stampedes of buyers competing for the same digs, and other challenges, before you get your hands on...
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How to Get Out of a Realtor Contract? Tips to Terminate Real Estate Contract...
Realtor.comNo matter how carefully you look for the right real estate agent, sometimes this relationship just doesn’t work out. Yet before you can find another professional to help you buy a home, you...
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10 Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent Before the Pro Helps You Buy a Home
Getty ImagesReady to buy a house? Then you’ll want to learn a few questions to ask a real estate agent—the go-to pro whose sole goal (at least as far as you’re concerned) is to help make your...
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What Is a Listing Agent? Why a Home Sale Hinges on Agent’s Expertise
Realtor.comIf you’re getting ready to sell your home, finding a listing agent should be at the top of your to-do list. But just what is a listing agent? You might have a vague mental image of someone...
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What Is a Realtor? A Real Estate Agent With Extra Credentials
Getty ImagesRealtor®, real estate agent, real estate broker broker—it’s hard to keep up with all the lingo involved in a real estate transaction. A good place to start is by learning what a Realtor...
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Real Estate Agent vs. Broker vs. Realtor: What’s the Difference?
Getty ImagesWhether you want to buy or sell a home, you’ll want some help. So who should you hire? Real estate professionals go by various names, including real estate agent, real estate broker, or...
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Can a Real Estate Agent Get a Commission After the Contract Expired?
Getty ImagesPicture this: Despite you and your listing agent’s best efforts, your home didn’t get any interest from buyers. It’s been a couple of months and your contract is set to expire, meaning that...
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Should You Use the Same Real Estate Agent to Buy and Sell a Home?
Getty ImagesWhen you’re in the middle of selling a home and buying a new one, the question inevitably comes up: Can’t I just use the same real estate agent for both transactions—wouldn’t that make...
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