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.

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).

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.

Rare opportunity to own an historic church along with the abutting house property. The church was used up until a few years ago, it has a heating syst...

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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.

Northeastern Log Cabin in the heart of THE ski, snowmobile and mountain biking area of Vermont! This level 2 ac lot offers plenty of room for animals ...

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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.

GUILDHALL: Situated on 18+ acres of field and forest, with a cluster of farm buildings and lovely pond, this early 1900s farmhouse has great character...

Since 1928 this local farm has been known as Peaslee's Vermont Potato Farm and has been owned and operated by the Peaslee family for 3 generations. Co...

This lovely home is sited a nice 1+ acre lot with frontage on Daley Brook, which runs through the property. The beautifully landscaped walkway leads t...

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).

This Northeast Kingdom 3 bedroom home has seen many recent upgrades including newer kitchen, newer siding, newer deck, newer electrical upgrades, newe...

GUILDHALL, VT: 61.9 wooded and open acres with 4 bedroom farmhouse and Direct Access to the VAST Trail System. The land includes a large field of exce...

: Guildhall VT Picturesque Vermont Village Square. This perfect rendezvous residence for extended families and friends welcomes you to a uniquely one ...

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.

Beautifully crafted Post and Beam home located in the quaint town of Guildhall, Vermont is sited on 17.5 private acres with southerly exposure. This p...

What a very special location: setting above the Connecticut River and with approximately 400 feet of river frontage, this home offers everything you c...

Welcome to the Lake! This large double lot has 188 feet of water-frontage with southerly exposure on beautiful Maidstone Lake with an amazing dock sys...

This 2,900 sq ft executive colonial on 31 country acres is sited well off the road for ultimate privacy. Enter the home from the covered wrap around p...

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.