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.

outstanding ranch home with full walk-out basement situated on a 5 acre wooded lot, offering 3840 sq ft. custom built home with spacious rooms through...

2-Bedroom, 2-1/2 Bath over full basement on 3+ acres. This home has a 3-car attached garage and a 30' x 44' pole building with concrete floors, 1/2 ba...

Looking for a large home without a large price tag This 4BR ranch over walkout basement has not one but two offices, a spacious laundry room, and a 28...

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.

A rare find. This home has it all. Totally updated and affordable. Over 2000 sq.ft w/LR and family rm, 5 bdrms, 1.5 bath on .51 ac. Recently updated h...

Beautiful curb appeal with nice, mature landscaping greets you at this one and a half story just inside Greene County. Enjoy views of the well manicur...

Country home but close to amenities! Only 15 minutes from Bloomington's westside this 2 bedroom, 1 and a half bath home calls for immediate attention....

Welcome to beautiful Eastern Greene County where you have just found the American Dream! We are offering 165+or- acres with a pre-civil war house. Thi...

Here is your chance to own your own private 26 acres which has a 2 1/2 acre lake for your fishing pleasure, and plenty of wildlife for whatever season...

Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath home situated on 3. 19 acres of flat usable land. The walk-out basement has a family room and kitchenette space. There is a...

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.

Solid home located only a few minutes from the B-Line. Also near City Bus Line. Seller has made several improvements since the home was purchased in 2...

Charming and spacious 3 bedroom 1 bath home on a cul-de-sac. The home features hard wood flooring, 5-year old roof, 3-year old furnace, NEW gas range ...

Spacious ranch just minutes to town. This property has had some updates, including all new windows. It still needs some TLC, but is priced accordingly...

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).

Modern 2 story in a country setting close to Bloomington. 2 acres. 4 bedroom with the master on the main level! Loft area upstairs. High end finishes ...

This 3 bedroom remodeled home is almost like new construction with a new kitchen, bath, flooring, windows, siding, roof and HVAC. The open floor plan ...

SO MUCH TO OFFER! This Charming, Comfortable and Cozy 3 BR, 1-Full Bath Ranch Home is located on one of the Largest Lots in Winding Brook Subdivision....

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.

A light, bright and airy Juniper model with a sun room and nothing but green space behind you! This home features 3 family living spaces (a living roo...

You will not want to miss this 1.5 story home on over 3.6 acres with a beautiful wooded view. You get the best of both worlds here with the beautiful ...

Gorgeous Contemporary Home! This beautiful home is conveniently located on Bloomington's west side: close to shopping, restaurants, etc). This home of...

You do not want to miss this completely remodeled 3 bedroom and 3 full bath ranch over a walk-out basement! This home sits on 4 acres which consists o...

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.