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.

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.

Log cabin feel in this post and beam home located on Big Indian Lake. Pine interior, cathedral ceilings, sunroom screen/glassed in porch, open concept...

Looking for that perfect start home in a private country setting This is it! Three to four bedroom raised ranch home, with lots to offer. With direct ...

Comfortable hunting camp with well and septic. Newer appliances, new roof. Will sleep up to 10 people. Located in great hunting area and close to loca...

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.

Charming Custom Built Log home on a private 2.16 acre lot. Beautiful stone fireplace, wood beams, built-ins and more storage than most homes. 3 Bedroo...

Located on Big Indian Pond, this year round home comes with 300 feet frontage, spacious lawn down to the water, two car garage with storage space over...

Beautiful home on the water, This was set up for year round living but the owners never lived there, 2 bedroom with all the amenities, very well kept ...

Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath year round home located on Weymouth Pond with 101 feet of frontage. This home offers lovely water-views private frontage and ...

If you're looking for a circa 1880 New Englander that doesn't require a lot of work, you'll want to be sure to check out this one! Located in Saint Al...

This 1840 Timber Frame Lakefront home on Big Indian Lake has everything one would want or imagine! This home has been meticulously cared for over the ...

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.

Charming custom built home full of beautiful sunlight! Sits perfectly back from the road on 5-/+ acres.3 bedrooms upstairs with a 4th downstairs.There...

Nice Year Round Waterfront Home. Easy Boat Access to Great Moose Lake. Peace and Tranquility. Great Fishing and Hunting. ATV and Snowmobile Trails. Co...

This Single-Family Home is located at 377 Palmyra Rd, Saint Albans, ME is currently for sale and has been listed on Trulia for 146 days. This property...

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).

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Wonderful Water Front property on Great Moose Lake. 265 feet on the water, Sandy Beach,Beautiful water front awesome views with amazing sunsets. 5 acr...

ROOM FOR ONE MORE! Young 15 yr old ranch has all the living space you could ask for when the attached 2 car garage was finished into the great room. T...

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.

Well maintained white cedar log home on 23 acres with 495' of frontage on Main Stream. Custom built solid book matched ash kitchen cabinets with heart...

Remodeled 1850 Cape Cod style home overlooking Cambridge Village and the pond. Beautifully crafted kitchen with an oak kitchen table that stays built ...

Maine country home for sale in Cambridge, Maine. The entry level has a mudroom with laundry and a half bath. The main level features a large open conc...

Raised Ranch home that offers open space to enjoy the outdoors. Imagine living close to amenities but having 27 +/- acres of fields, woods and a pond ...

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.