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).

This property sits in the country on a dead end road, the 5.25 acres has been surveyed out of a larger parcel. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 16...

Here Is Your Mini Farm With Creek Beautiful Home Garage, Garden Covered Front Porch. Nice Deck Off The Back. This Home Features Laminate Wood Floors I...

Priced for quick sale! 69+ acres with 20 acres tillable and 2 homes. Property includes 3BR, 2BA modular home with large 2 car attached garage. Also in...

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.

Country living with the convenience of quick access to SR 231. This large country style cape cod home has many updates and features you are looking fo...

This Single-Family Home is located at 5489 Goose Creek Rd, Freedom, IN is currently for sale and has been listed on Trulia for 37 days. This property ...

Private wooded 5 acres, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath. The home has new windows, a wood stove and propane wall heater. Window a/c units are used in the summe...

2 story custom built home on 2.75 acres. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, office, living room with big picture window, large family room, nice eat-in kitchen...

Country hideaway on almost 10 acres! This spacious manufactured home is just waiting for your finishing touches! Large rooms and a covered front porch...

This Single-Family Home is located at 7954 Bottom Rd, Coal City, IN is currently for sale and has been listed on Trulia for 152 days. This property is...

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.

Spacious 3590 sq. ft. home situated on 9.7 acres with total privacy and private lake. Home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, three of the bedrooms a...

Beautiful piece of property with 2 parcels, the house and barn are on 10 acres and the adjoining land is 5.74 acres. This is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home n...

Land parcels like this are hard to find! Located southeast of Poland, this 50 acre parcel has 30 acres of tillable land, 6 acres of woods, and 14 acre...

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).

Old McDonald had a mini farm! 20+- acres of pastures, garden areas, corrals, pens, barns stalls. 48x48 barn with three 9x9 horse stalls, 10x10 tack ro...

Country Estate on 10 acres with 36x80 Pole Barn and Storage buildings. 4 BR's,3 full baths,Loft,2 wood burning masonry fireplaces,2 Car Attached Garag...

20 pristine acres that joins the Owen Putnam State Forest on two sides with a very unique and uncommon home for our area. The home features nearly 200...

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.

Ranch style home on 5.65 secluded Acres. Home has 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, wood burning masonary fireplace in Great Room, nice size deck on rear and a 2...

Welcome home to this breathtaking Owen County retreat. The beautiful surroundings include 34 partially wooded acres complete with a 5+ acre stocked po...

Spectacular Turn Key Deer Hunters Property And Farm On 112 Scenic Rolling Acres With A Completely Renovated And Upgraded Home On Fully Fenced Yard Wit...

Beautiful A-Frame that overlooks Lake Cataract from above. Views of the lake can be seen from the living room and upper level bedrooms. Newer flooring...

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.