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 is a beautiful new construction brick home in the Buffalo Island Central School District. It features a two car garage and an open floor plan. Th...

Neat as a pin! This very well maintained home will not be here long! New Pergo laminate flooring in 2018, metal roof in 2017, New ceiling fans and hal...

Great new construction home featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with approximately 2,033 square feet. This home is located in the Buffalo Island Scho...

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.

Great new construction home featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with approximately 2,086 square feet. This home is located in the Buffalo Island Scho...

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home located close to Monette city park! Huge lot with plenty of shade trees. Workshop, 2 car garage and extra room wi...

There are three bedrooms and two baths, dining room opens to kitchen with custom cabinets, laundry room, large two-car garage with closet, sunroom enc...

Beautiful home located within Teal Point Subdivision. 2639 square foot brick home built in 2016 complete with a two car attached garage and 20 x 40 ft...

This is a charming home located in the Manila School District with great open floor plan. Family room features plush neutral carpeting and vaulted cei...

Absolutely gorgeous colonial style manor with 5 bedroom 3 and 1/2 bath, approximately 4500 square feet, with 3 car enclosed garage. Renovations to the...

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 is a beautiful 2800 square foot brick home with a huge 30 x 40 shop on the property. An above ground pool is in the privacy fenced backyard. Home...

Approximately 12 minutes from Jonesboro this large 6300 sq ft Building in a nice strip center has many possible uses retail, office, restaurant....

This 3 bedroom 2 bath traditional is neat and clean. Living room has vaulted ceiling is has a open plan to the kitchen. Home a 2 car garage, installed...

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).

New construction in lake city. 3 bed 2 bath home will qualify for a zero down rural dev loan. Buy can choose between hardwood floor, wood-like tile, a...

New construction in lake city. 3 bed 2 bath home will qualify for zero down rural dev loan. Buyer can choose between hardwood flooring, wood-like tile...

A one-of-a-kind property! No restrictions this home could be used in a variety of ways including a buyer needing an in-law suite, or a separate suite ...

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.

New const. home with vinyl siding and a welcoming front porch! Inside you'll find an open floor plan with coffered ceilings, vinyl wood plank flooring...

Home completely remodeled in the last couple of years. 3 Blocks from Southland School....

Spacious home outside of cardwell, mo, on 0. 95 acres, wood, tile and carpet flooring, gas log fireplace in living room, lots of storage, electric ha ...

This Property consists of 6 Lots with a house of little value...

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.