Traditional home sitting at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, with several small waterfalls and creeks....

Walk to Oskar Blues or the bike/hike path from this charming bungalow on a flat lot. Hardwood floors...

This grand old home needs a lot of TLC. There are 5 potential bedrooms, 2 parlors and 5 full baths a...

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.

Outstanding Al Platt designed 3 BR, 3.5 BA custom home on 5.77+/- acres with one of Transylvania Cou...

Nestled among the treetops on a double lot, this quality built, Pisgah Forest home offers a tree hou...

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).

An efficient post and beam building system by Acorn Deck House Company with spectacular and always c...

This is a sweet, cozy cabin in the woods, on a double lot overlooking a .7 ac pond. Super clean with...

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.

Beautifully maintained one level home on private wooded lot, with large back deck and Gazeebo. Enjoy...

Rare find - Immaculate 1 level living in beautiful Pisgah Forest. Lightly lived in and meticulously ...

Cape Cod styled home with amazing mountain views and four car garage in an upscale community of Wood...

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.

This wonderful 3 bedroom 2.5 bath Glen Cannon home is a gardeners paradise! This home has wonderful ...

Wonderful 3 bedroom 2 bath and only 3 miles to downtown Brevard. Nice corner lot with two entry leve...

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.