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.

Spacious, well built home on a corner lot. Hardwood floors, ceiling fans, 2 fireplaces, stairs to floored attic. Beautiful, large, upstairs bathroom w...

Out of city limits! Huge savings w/ tax rate by almost 2! Feel of country in this 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2.5 Car Garage home sitting on over an acre lot w...

New construction in this 3BR, 2 bath ranch. Now is the time to pick out your favorite paint colors, carpet and other flooring. This home will offer so...

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.

Extraordinary home sitting on 1.2 acres by the Vermillion River! Gorgeous, private setting w/ in ground pool surrounded by 2,300 sq. ft. deck, enterta...

Updated ranch inside and out on this 3 bedroom home in illini subdivision. Roof,siding, furnace, central air and garage door are all new in 2018.. Ins...

**ATTENTION NATURE LOVERS** 1.72 acres of Ultimate privacy on the Vermillion River sits this peaceful 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. Totally New Kitchen and ...

Move in ready 2-bedroom ranch on Pontiac's west side. Large living room with skylight, kitchen, two bedrooms, two baths, two car attached garage with ...

This 4 bedroom, 1. 5 bath ranch at the end of this quiet cul-de-sac in de bolt subdivision offers family room with dining area off of kitchen, an atta...

Very nice 3 BDRM. 2 Full Baths(M. Bath in process of being repainted), Beautiful kitchen, Arched doorways, Cathedral ceilings in the Living Rm with wo...

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 Charming 4 Bedroom home has been well cared for. Bricked gas FP in Living Room. French doors in Dining Room lead to the Family Room which also ha...

Beautiful 2 story 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home with full basement partially finished for the family to enjoy. Area so a bathroom could be added. 200 amp ...

A House Like No Other Three Bedroom Home with all the Charm! Vaulted Ceiling on Main Floor with Open Staircase to Upstairs Bedrooms. Kitchen dining ro...

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 Beautiful Ranch home sits on a double lot. 3 bedroom, living rm, dining rm, kitchen, laundry, and office. New toilet, tub/shower, and flooring in...

Great Family Home on the South Side Offers 7 Total Potential BR's, 3 Full, Updated Baths, Nice Entry Foyer, LR, DR, FR, Completely Updated Kitchen! Ea...

This 4 bedroom south side home has beautiful woodwork and hardwood floors throughout. Updated kitchen with doors leading to wood deck. LR has built-in...

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 family home on the south side offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, eat-in kitchen, large living room and a great basement with laundry area, family room an...

Established bar and restaurant. Sale price includes all equipment and inventory on Historic Route 66. Beer garden and dance floor. Sits on over 0.5 ac...

5 ACRES with this 3BR, 2 full bath home. Large eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, den, living room, family room, main level laundry. Large master b...

Recently renovated 4 Bedroom, 2 full bath Brick Ranch home in McCulley Subdivision. Home has a large sunken Living Room with Sliding doors to the back...

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.