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).

Renovated 2 bedroom home on a spectacular 2 acre lot. Gorgeous Views. Large country kitchen, dining room. Beautiful hardwood floors, Front porch. Mud ...

Colonial home situated on an acre lot. Features 3 BD, 2 BA, hardwood floors, carpeted living rm, country kitchen with eat-in area, dining rm (could be...

So much history can be yours when you own one of Washington Counties original stone homes. The public record shows a build date of 1879 but original s...

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.

Take a look at this home has lots to offer. Including newer roof, flooring, windows. Enjoy a fenced in back yard. This home is a must see!...

This property will be offered for sale by auction on Thursday, January 31, 2019 3pm! BEAUTIFUL BRICK RANCHER W/FANTASTIC COUNTRY VIEWS! Home features ...

CIRCA 1830 Historic Home on Main Street USA! All original wood floors, fireplace in kitchen (old summer kitchen) and outside fireplace with spit, Eat-...

Remarkable renovation on this sprawling rancher in Clear Spring! Offering 4 expansive bedrooms, 4 full baths and 1 1/2 bath. All NEW: 2 heat pumps, up...

Beautiful Custom built Log Home with open and spacious floor plan. This house is great for entertaining your friends and family or your corporate clie...

Property is in need of some rehab. Buyer to verify all Utilities. Water source may be from a stream but the pipe may be busted. Septic may not be sept...

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.

Priced to sell. All brick rancher with 1 car garage. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Unfinished basement. Fresh paint and carpet. Zoned HI-1. Sold as-is....

Welcome Home to this rancher overlooking Dam 5! Home features include two bedrooms, one full bath on main level and enclosed porch. Full basement with...

All brick rancher with two levels of living space and many updated features. Nice fenced in rear yard. Lower level has full bathroom, game room and st...

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).

Just remodeled gorgeous rancher sitting on 1.29 acres featuring 3 BR's, 2 BA's, beautiful kitchen with granite, new flooring new deck. Walk out baseme...

This Single-Family Home is located at 14702 Mercersburg Rd, Clear Spring, MD is currently for sale and has been listed on Trulia for 9 days. This prop...

Beautifully restored and updated colonial on .61 acres with private stream boasting 3 bedrooms/3 full bathrooms. Addition on the back has new metal ro...

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.

Great split level located in Clear Spring on one acre lot. Three bedrooms on main level with large living room, dining/ kitchen combo. Large deck in r...

Older home used as rental on 3 acres of land, partially wooded. New oil burner nice private location. Property has a cistern for water source freshly ...

Gorgeous farm style house, Circa 1900, located in Clear Spring situated on 1.75 acres, beautifully updated but still has historic charm. Original hard...

Beautiful Rancher in desirable Clear Spring - 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, over 1 acre lot with beautiful mountain views. Living Room open to Kitchen Din...

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.