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.

Custom built by Star Homes in 2009, this stunning lake home is ready for new owners! Situated on Big Long Lake in LaGrange County, one of the cleanest...

MOTIVATED SELLERS: Own your lake home today! This home is 2 bedroom/ 1 bathroom with MANY updates including new bathroom/laundry combo, roof, 22'' of ...

Sprawling immaculate Westler Lake lakefront home with 102' of frontage. Clean clean clean nothing to do here but move in put your personal touch on yo...

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.

Spread your wings on this double Westler waterfront lot. The current 2 bed/1 bath has been home to the owner for nearly 20 years, but now its time for...

This custom built home on a cul-de-sac is situated on a wide lot with more 150 ft of channel front on a walkout basement that will take you right out ...

Perfectly Perfect! Built in 1992 this home hardly looks lived in. The main floor offers 3 bedrooms (including the master), 2 full baths, laundry with ...

40 Feet of waterfront on the Indian Chain of Lakes - All 5 lakes from this one location. 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom with open concept living. A multi-leve...

Heres your chance to own a spacious home on Adams Lake! Adams Lake is a clean and sandy bottom, all-sports-lake one of the true hidden gems of LaGrang...

This historical lake home has been restored in the last 2 years. An addition by Pete's construction was built to correct the style of the home. There ...

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 is your NEW HOME! Welcome to this new construction with the feel of Vintage Farm- House! Warm green siding trimmed in white with a covered porch ...

Witmer Lake Channel Front. Make Lake Life Yours for a fair price in this nicely updated bungalow with a open floor plan. Two bedrooms with full bathro...

Beautiful spacious Lakefront home on Witmer Lake with amazing views! This property offers 70 foot private lake front. This immaculate 3 story home has...

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).

Great Starter Family Home! Cute as a button, small, 1 story home with 3 bedrooms located in a nice area with good neighbors! New gas furnace and centr...

10,000 PRICE REDUCTION! Corner double lot on the Indian Chain of Lakes! Enjoy the summers on the large 14X25 covered deck on the channel between Messi...

THE BEST DEAL ON WITMER LAKE! Lots of space around this home situated on two and a half lots on a good channel leading to the all sports Witmer lake a...

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.

Where do I start. Only 1 owner since new in 1969, This home has been majorly overhauled! New wiring, plumbing, drywall, windows, furnace AC, vinyl flo...

Beautiful lakefront location on Westler Lake, part of the Indian Lakes chain that includes access to 5 lakes-Westler, Dallas (ski lake), Witmer (ski l...

Imagine spending relaxing summer days, nestled in the woods at your own private lakefront retreat on all-sports Big Long Lake (365 acre)! This solidly...

This rare custom-built Witmer lakefront home is looking for it's second owner EVER. The sellers spared no expense with this beautiful home with a view...

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.