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.

5 Acres in country setting with Cute 2 bedroom 2 bath double wide on permanent foundation. Long Screened in front porch to enjoy nature! 3 car garage,...

Newly listed Doublewide on 1.13 acre -- mostly clear, level and unrestricted! This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Large rear deck (12'x24') a...

Beautiful 4br w/ mountain views on 2+ acres. 2 car garage. Huge inground pool fenced in. Energy efficient home, Appliances carpet 2 yrs old, new water...

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.

Nice log home in a 5 acre setting. Basement living space with laundry and a full bath. Upstairs features wood floors with one bedroom on the main leve...

Charming home on beautiful wooded lot. The great room features a fixed glass window wall, cathedral ceilings, Pergo wood flooring and pellet stove. Sl...

Financing fell through - Back on the market. Recently renovated on 1.47 unrestricted acres w/40 x 64 x 16 shop. You will love the brand new interior w...

Very well maintained 3 bed 2 bath Rancher in the great Scenic View Estates. Home is situated on a great lot with a huge deck. All new floors, fresh pa...

Well maintained Rancher, high grade laminate floors, 3 Br, 2 Ba, Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar, nice sized Master BDR w/private BA, Lower Level has been fin...

Cabin w/2 BR loft w/recent updates (New roof, paint, ceramic tile counters). Kitchen w/wood floors/ceramic tile, lrg cabinet for extra storage. Open f...

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.

Beautiful, Custom Built Contemporary Ranch situated on 2 acres. Quality workmanship throughout with many Builder amenities upgrades to include Open Fl...

Simply charming 3 bedroom/3 full bath cape cod situated on a private partially fenced 1.77 acre lot. Gleaming original hardwoods, large living room, s...

Truly exceptional brick rancher in gated community. Horse barn, paddocks, in-ground pool 18x36. 2 FP's, 8p hot tub.. Mountain views. Huge master suite...

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).

Similar construction. Open floor plan Rancher with an expansive open kitchen with an impressive 9' island overlooking the oversized great room. Master...

Gorgeous 3BD, 3BA Lindal Cedar Log Home on 3.46 acres. Family room features fireplace with stone mantel, windows from floor to ceiling to enjoy the be...

Relax in your own oasis in The Woods Resort. This 3BD, 2BA home features 2 master bedrooms one on the main level and one upstairs. Spare BD on main le...

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.

So many possibilities on this nearly 9 acres of unrestricted property. Four possible rentals or live in the main house and rent the others. Or have it...

Enjoy the Four Season Sunroom with Absolutely Beautiful Golf Course/Mountain Views on the fairways. Situated on a cut-de-sac, this home has many custo...

Leave the city behind and enjoy your custom built log home with exquisite views! Peaceful and quiet 5 acre setting for this beautiful 3 level home. Ju...

This Rancher boasts a unique floor plan and can be built in the pastoral grandeur of Grand View Estates on your own spacious 2.5+ Acre lot. Open conce...

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.