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    Do I Have to Pay a Buyer’s Real Estate Agent Commission?

Do I Have to Pay a Buyer’s Real Estate Agent Commission?

By Ilyce Glink| 2020-07-10T13:31:24-05:00 July 10th, 2020|

Do I have to pay a buyer’s agent commission? This home seller doesn’t feel like the buyer’s real estate agent has done anything to deserve commission. Q: I am a seller who has an agent that claims he has a buyer for my property. He wants to do a pocket listing. I am absolutely outraged [...]

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    Should You Hire a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home?

Should You Hire a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home?

By Ilyce Glink| 2018-06-05T10:41:50-05:00 May 18th, 2013|

Hiring a real estate agent to sell your home could be pricey. If you don't want to pay a commission, there are other options. Q: I have a house in the Fayetteville area, south of Atlanta. I am stationed at Fort Bragg NC. I drive home every other weekend and heard part of a radio [...]

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    Purchasing For Sale By Owner Land Starts With Offer To Purchase Contract

Purchasing For Sale By Owner Land Starts With Offer To Purchase Contract

By Ilyce Glink| 2017-09-13T17:35:31-05:00 March 17th, 2009|

When making a for-sale-by-owner real estate purchase, it's important to have a real estate attorney who can assist you in the process and put together an "offer to purchase" contract. An attorney can ensure that the proper information is included in an offer to purchase contract. The attorney will provide legal advice about the offer to purchase contract and navigate other concerns when purchasing real estate that is for sale by owner.

For Sale By Owner May Mean Lowering Price

By Ilyce Glink| 2017-08-17T10:46:42-05:00 August 6th, 2004|

For sale by owner is one way to try selling property. When you choose to sell your property for sale by owner, you don't hire a real estate agent to help you. The buyer and the seller can save 6 percent commissions that would otherwise go to a real estate agency. But who gets the for sale by owner commission savings? A buyer of a for sale by owner property should not enter the transaction expecting to get a lower price.

Buying For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) Properties

By Ilyce Glink| 2017-08-17T10:51:42-05:00 June 25th, 2004|

For-sale-by-owner (FSBO) properties are an attractive option to anyone buying a home. No commissions! But what if you've signed an agreement with your buyer's agent? Does that stop you from talking directly to homeowners who want to sell homes without using a realtor?

For Sale By Owner: Buyer Should Hire Real Estate Attorney For Contracts

By Ilyce Glink| 2017-08-17T10:48:05-05:00 May 14th, 2004|

Prospective homeowners looking to buy a home "for sale by owner" should hire a real estate attorney to protect against any issues when buying the home. The seller who puts a home up for sale by owner is looking to get the maximum profit, so hiring a real estate attorney will help the buyer with negotiations. A real estate attorney will help the buyer draw up the contracts should the buyer decide to purchase a home for sale by owner.

For Sale By Owner Instead Of Real Estate Agent

By Ilyce Glink| 2017-08-17T10:51:23-05:00 May 22nd, 2000|

When you're ready to sell your home you may debate whether to hire a real estate agent or sell the home yourself in a for sale by owner transaction. For sale by owner transactions require more work on the part of the seller but the seller can save money on the real estate agent commission, which can run 5 to 7 percent of the sale price of the home. Learn how the type of housing or real estate market affects this decision.

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