West End Ocean View is a rare opportunity to purchase on Cuttyhunk Island. The property consists of ...

Located on Copicut Neck the property is sited on 4.55 acres of residential land. The residence is 25...

Penzance Point is without a doubt one of the most desirable areas on Cape Cod. As you pass through t...

Real estate agents are licensed professionals who arrange real estate transactions, putting buyers and sellers together and acting as their representatives in negotiations. Real estate agents usually are compensated completely by a commission—a percentage of the property's purchase price, so their income depends on their ability to get a deal closed.

This unique Woods Hole property, built in 1998, was designed in the style of a carriage or gate hous...

Woods Hole Village Gem! Perched high on a hill sits this very well maintained Gambrel style home wit...

Traditionally, an agent is paid a commission that is a percentage of the property’s sale price. The more the house sells for, the more money an agent makes. However, with online listings allowing consumers to do much of the shopping on their own without help from an agent, the traditional payment structure is changing.

Some brokerages charge a lower commission for more expensive houses, and some handle the entire transaction for a flat fee that’s much less than a regular commission. Other companies offer a fee-for-service pricing structure that lets sellers pay only for certain parts of the sale process, such as adding the property to a multiple listing service (MLS).

Out of Bounds Here is a rare opportunity to own 2.8 acres of privacy on the prestigious Gansett Poin...

Nestled in private Gansett Point is this contemporary ranch on a 2-acre property. Remodeled in 2007 ...

Buying a home is still considered a key aspect of the American dream. As a first-time buyer, you have access to state programs, tax breaks, and federally backed loans if you don't have the usual minimum down payment—ideally 20% of the purchase price for a conventional loan—or you're a member of a certain group (see the Important callout, below). And you may qualify as a first-time buyer even if you're not a novice.

Imagine being the first to arrive at a rare and beautiful location: Life is simpler and pure joy is ...

Perfectly sited at the end of a meandering driveway, this stunning waterfront residence offers unobs...

Unique opportunity to enjoy the Vineyard the way it use to be on this lovely country lane just steps...

A realtor is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), a trade association. Both agents and brokers can be realtors, along with property managers, appraisers, and other real estate industry professionals. Realtors are expected to be experts in their field and must follow the NAR's code of ethics, which requires agents to uphold specific duties to clients and customers, to the public, and to other realtors. In addition to NAR, realtors must belong to a state or local real estate association or board.

All realtors are real estate agents or brokers (or something related), but not all agents or brokers are realtors, in other words. As of June 2020, the organization reported that it had 1.4 million members. Roughly 2/3's of members held real estate agent's licenses.

Located down an idyllic country lane, this beautiful 3 bedroom home offers an inviting open floor pl...

With 425 ft of private ocean beach, this offering deserves its reputation as the ''ultimate beach ho...

For sale by owner or FSBO is a term that refers to a specific method of selling a property. In an FSBO listing, the owner sells the property without the use of an agent or a broker. Sellers typically choose to sell their home on their own to avoid paying the real estate agent the commission for the transaction.