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.

Hunter's dream property near Rocky Hollow's State Park and Turkey Run. Tucked away in the woods of west central Indiana sits this secluded hunting and...

Beautiful log cabin on a 78 acre private lake. Very peaceful setting to reside and boat or fish at your leisure. 2 bed and 2 full baths and sunroom to...

Older home charm with modern conveniences. Beautiful custom kitchen with newer appliances, Cabinetry by Abernathy's including kitchen, bath and update...

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.

At the edge of town , you'll find this older Grand home on 7.33 acres. Drive back the long lane to find a Beautiful Mini Farm Featuring A Large Home W...

Major remodel update in 2003 2014 to add 9' ceiling, solid wood 6 panel doors pocket doors. 200 amp electric added in 2014. Tile back-splash in KT. MB...

All Brick Country Estate On 100+ Acres Of Land! Vacation-Like Outdoor Entertainment Area W/ In-Ground Pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Pool House W/Bathrm Outdo...

Great older, 5 bed/2 bath, home with vintage charm . Beautiful hardwood floors. Back door mudroom area.Lots of updates over the past 8 years. Includin...

Private, Peaceful, wooded 5.3acres. This home offers 3 bedroom 2 full baths. Open kitchen to dining area. Master bedroom has a private bath lots of st...

Charming Place On The Edge Of Town. Rolling Hills, Small Creek, Large Chicken Coop , Pole Barn And Garage With A Loft Area Are Just A Few Of The Featu...

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.

Unique 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home on 10+/- wooded acres! This home features a new wrap around porch, a brick fireplace with a built in pizza oven and a ...

Immaculate And Very Well Taken Care Of Ranch Style Home. Home Offers 3 Bedrooms And 2 Bathrooms And Sits On 1.59 +/- Acres. There Is A Paved Driveway ...

This is a beautiful, well maintained home. Back yard has nice landscaping with several flower gardens, mature trees and small fish ponds. You can sit ...

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 unique 6.25 acre property includes a charming 3 bedroom ranch home in move in condition and conveniently located close to town. Interior recently...

Quality built brick home with many amenities , Cul de Sac Location with mature trees and landscaping. Features spacious kitchen with custom cabinetry,...

Completely gutted and remodeled in 2017. Walk out basement with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, family room, and laundry room. Upstairs boasts a huge living roo...

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.

Nice, well-maintained home just outside of Covington. Beautiful view of Wabash River. Used as a two bedroom now, but plenty of room to add more bedroo...

Very nice brick home and features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, fireplace, partial unfinished basement, 2 car attached and 2 car detached garages. It is only...

Charming Two Bedroom One Bath Home With Spacious Loft And Enclosed Sunroom. Sunroom Features A Gas Fireplace And Creates A Nice, Added Family Room. Sp...

Location, location, location. Newly renovated home near schools and city park. Beautifully done with open concept main level. Master bedroom on main f...

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.