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).

Hard to find family home in the Fonda-Fultonville School District. Rehabbed just a few years back. Very spacious first floor with huge eat in kitchen,...

Stunning views on this 38 acre property of cleared wooded land. 3 bed/2bath home is only 13 years old. Large open living/dining/kitchen w/ all the ame...

Sprawling 4 bedroom /3 bath home on 12 acres. Enter the front door to a beautiful family room with vaulted ceiling which leads into an open living/kit...

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.

STUNNING 5 BDRM, 2.5 Bath Home 1 Car Garage. Home boasts beautiful re-finished hardwood floors, gorgeous wood work, glass pocket doors built in cabine...

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Huge garage for Jay Leno and all your toys, all plumbed for air tools. The house features a large living room with fireplace and a beautiful country k...

This Single-Family Home is located at 111 Firefly Meadow Rd, Fultonville, NY is currently for sale and has been listed on Trulia for 6 days. This prop...

This is a beautiful newly updated 3bdrm home that contains 1400 sqft of living space with a little over a half of acre of land in a country setting. T...

The Danascara Mansion was built in 1795 by Frederick Vischer. It sits on 2.5 acres. This home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a tennis court, and a 2-...

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.

This Cape Cod home is full of character glass door knobs, original wood floors, archways, custom-paved patio and driveway, mudroom, and large eat-in k...

This is one Super Spacious, Charming 4 BDRM, 2 Full Bath Home with a SUPER VIEW, 2 Car Garage situated on 2.8+/- acres in the Town of Mohawk, Fonda-Fu...

COMPLETELY REMODELED, MANY NEW UPDATES AND FEATURES! This 3 bedroom home offers a beautiful open floor plan kitchen with New Stainless LG Appliances, ...

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).

Many original features comes with this Center Hall Colonial home. Dining room with fireplace, built-in shelves in the living room, wide plank flooring...

Quiet Country Living...and simpler times. Well-maintained and economical farmhouse on 8.7 acres. Huge yard, woods, creek and some cleared land. Perfec...

LIMITED SERVICE AGREEMENT. Please call owner directly for all showings, questions, and offers at 518-368-2014 (Conrad) or Showingtime. Please verify s...

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.

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This beautiful home sits on 3.63 acres and is in superior condition. Some of the features include gas fireplace, hardwood floors, stainless steel appl...

Large 2 Story home surrounded by mountains on 1 acre of land w/beautiful summer gardens. Along the Schoharie Creek, and George Landis Arboretum (tons ...

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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.