Blog - Real Estate 101
What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know about How Real Estate Commissions are Changing
The big change that NAR agreed to was that property listed on a multiple listing service (MLS) would no longer be able to include compensation to buyers’ agents. This change will go into effect in mid-July 2024.
How Do Realtors® Get Paid and Will it Change?
NOTE: More changes have occurred since this article was written. Check out what buyers and sellers need to know if our more recent article. Have you heard on the news about lawsuits against the National Association of REALTORS® and some of the larger real estate brokerages regarding commissions? To understand
Buying a Home in a Seller’s Market from Out-of-State
Are you thinking about buying a home in Florida? In the Brevard County housing market, the inventory is low and most homes go under contract within just a few days of being listed. Buying in a seller’s market is especially difficult for out-of-town home buyers. These buyers find it inconvenient
The Effects of Covid-19 on the Real Estate Market in Brevard County
Note: There is more recent data than what is included in this article. Visit our page for Brevard County real estate updates. Most people’s lives have been drastically altered by the restrictions caused by Covid-19. The changes in our day-to-day routine are profound. But imagine the added uncertainty for those people
The 5-Step Guide to Buying and Marketing Your First Investment Property
If you’re looking to build up passive income streams, you might be considering an investment property. There’s no doubt that collecting rent payments can help you increase your savings. Investing in real estate is generally a smart financial decision, as long as you have the funds on hand, but you’ll
“Contract to Close”: The Process
What is “Contract to Close”? So you’ve finally found your dream home and want to make an offer on it. You and your REALTOR® write up the offer and submit it to the seller’s agent. It’s been accepted! Now the cash changes hands and the house is yours, right? Not