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Real Estate Negotiation Strategies for Buyer’s Agents
Negotiating for the best price is one of the critical duties of a buyer’s agent. Of course, there’s…
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Interest Rate Cut Ignites Real Estate Activity
The Federal Reserve enacted its first interest rate cut since the pandemic on September 18, 2024, slashing half…
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Why Strong Negotiation Skills Are Non-Negotiable for Real Estate Agents
Negotiation skills are not just an asset—they’re a necessity. This has always been true, as one of the…
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What Is a Mortgage Broker?
Would you like to work in the real estate industry but rather not be an agent? Or would…
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What is Probate Sale in Real Estate?
A probate sale in real estate occurs when a property is sold to settle a deceased person’s estate.…
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What Is a Fixed-Rate Mortgage in Real Estate?
A fixed-rate mortgage is a property loan with an interest rate that remains constant throughout the loan’s term,…
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How Much Commission Do Real Estate Agents Make in Louisiana?
Louisiana real estate commission rates are an average of 5.2% of a property’s purchase price, according to a…
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Does the NAR Settlement Mean Reduced Commission for REALTORS?
The NAR settlement will not directly cause REALTORS® to earn reduced commissions. Real estate commissions will continue to…
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Navigating Legal and Ethical Considerations in Real Estate Commissions
Real estate commissions have been under a microscope over the last few years. As a real estate agent,…
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How Much Commission Do Real Estate Agents Make in Tennessee?
Tennessee real estate commission rates are an average of 5.8% of the purchase price, according to a 2024…
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Agent’s Blueprint for Success: Finding the Right Real Estate Brokerage
Just as builders carefully follow blueprints when constructing a home, new real estate agents must carefully examine every…
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Exploring Flat Fee vs. Percentage-Based Commission Models in Real Estate
There’s a lot of uncertainty about how the recently proposed National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) settlement will affect…