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.

Beautifully updated 4-bedroom home on wooded lot in Rockridge School District. One full-, two 3/4-, one 1/2-baths, including private master bath. Mode...

Located in Winding Creek Estates, this custom built one owner home sits on 2.1 acres. Enter the bright two-story foyer with formal dining and living o...

Nicely updated home in Grant school district. This home has 3 bedrooms, 1 and 1/2 bathrooms, and a 2 car detached garage. Some of the updates include ...

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.

Remodeled, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 4 car garage sitting on 1 acre overlooking the Mississippi River. The home has NEW: kitchen cabinets, granite, stainless s...

Be the first to build in Southern Hills Third Addition! With 66 lots available to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect setting for your Dream...

Here's your opportunity to own one of Muscatine's premier properties and best kept secrets! This is a 4 bedroom 5 bath home that sits behind a gated e...

Nice 4 bed 1 bath home with a nice yard. More pictures to come 24 hours to show...

Newly remodeled 3 Bedroom home. Open concept with new windows, newer siding, and all new 200 amp electrical service. Master bedroom with bath. Modern ...

This manufactured home sits on a .93 acre lot with large enclosed porch and detached 3 stall garage. This home has a full basement. Large pole buildin...

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.

Ranch home with 3 bedrooms and an attached garage. Formal dining room as well as informal dining room. Hardwood floors in living room and all 3 bedroo...

Here is that 3 bedroom ranch with a stepless entry on a private street in the beautiful Conservancy Subdivision. Enjoy the open floorplan with granite...

ZERO ENTRY NEW CONSTRUCTION RANCH!! 3 bedrooms, 3 baths including walk-in master shower. Open floor plan with wood flooring and gas fireplace plus sli...

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 2011 built home still feels new. It offers lovely granite counter tops in all four bathrooms and kitchen. There is a main level bedroom and bath ...

Enjoy the winter watching the Eagles and the beautiful river views from this year round home on the main channel of the mighty Mississippi! 70' river ...

This home has a certain charm that many would appreciate. Five bedrooms and 4.5 baths just begin to describe this 4,288 sqft. home. The large home has...

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.

This or your Design on this Lot !!! Gorgeous new construction with Davenport NOW funds available! Entire subdivision is situated on wooded lots rangin...

Warm and inviting 3 bedroom remodeled bungalow with spacious 2 car garage. This home was updated in 2016 but has additional updates since then. Per se...

Cute Cozy with a huge yard and 2-car garage. Newer flooring, septic new 12/2011. Newer roof vinyl siding. Shed included....

Come check out this well-maintained Davenport two-story! This immaculate 3 BR, 3 BA home has lots of updates: steel siding, architectural shingles (20...

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.