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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

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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

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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

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“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

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