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What has changed in Real Estate Commissions?
What's changed in real estate commissions
Recent news reports about the settlement of a class action lawsuit between a group of home sellers and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) regarding real estate commissions for residential property have been in the headlines. For many years, the average commission paid by the seller on a home sale has been about 5.3% of the selling price, with half going to the seller's broker and half going to the buyer's broker. Additionally, the average selling price of a house with a realtor versus a house sold "By Owner" is a 16% difference in favor of the...
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Are You Missing These Spots When Cleaning for an Open House?
In order to drive buyer interest and offers, you'll need to put in the effort to ensure your home makes a lasting impression. Our real estate agents always say cleaning is the single most important thing you can do in the days and weeks leading to an open house. And we don't mean tidying up. You'll likely need to clean like you've never cleaned before. If you're preparing for an open house, we prepared a quick list of areas many homeowners miss during the cleaning process:
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Budget-Friendly Bathroom Vanity Updates
Updating your bathroom vanity can instantly give your entire bathroom a new look that reflects your sense of style. From using paint to switching out the countertop, you can transform the entire room without breaking the bank. Whether you're planning to stay in your current home for a while and would like an update or are selling in the near future and want your home to sell as quickly and for as much as possible, a vanity makeover can help.
Our real estate agents suggest the following inexpensive bathroom vanity updates:
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Florida Architecture: Popular Home Types
If you're planning on buying a Florida home or upgrading to a different Florida property, you'll find that there are a lot of architectural styles to choose from. Our real estate agents understand that having so many options can feel overwhelming, especially if you aren't sure exactly what you're searching for in a home.
We recommend learning about the different architectural options so that you feel more comfortable when you're shopping for a home. Here are some of the most popular Florida home styles.
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What to Expect During the Closing Process
You're ready to start the process of searching for your next home, but you're a little apprehensive about all the steps associated with the process. One stage that our real estate agents suggest you learn about is the closing process.
The closing process is the last major stage of buying a home before you're officially a homeowner. Here's what you should know.
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