Mariia Kislitsyna

Contributing Writer

NYC-based and with a master’s degree in strategic management, Mariia has years of experience writing about real estate. You can find her articles in Investor's Business Daily, Forbes, and Yahoo Finance.

Featured Published Articles

  • Cash-buying companies have become a popular alternative to the traditional home sales process. They typically offer quick, hassle-free closings and will buy homes in any condition, even those facing foreclosure. However, many homeowners who’ve dealt with these buyers caution others against lowball offers and aggressive tactics. ur Your best safeguard against a 'we buy houses'…

  • RedfinNow was an iBuying division of discount real estate brokerage Redfin that purchased properties for cash and resold them at a profit. The service shut down in 2022 after reporting significant losses. During its operation, RedfinNow received mixed customer reviews. Some praised the ease of selling a home to the company, while others were disappointed…

  • Assist-2-Sell is a discount broker offering full-service support for a flat fee instead of the typical 2.5–3% commission rate. Sellers use Assist-2-Sell to save thousands on realtor fees while still getting MLS access, pricing help, and professional guidance through closing. However, the company’s franchise-based model means pricing and service quality vary widely, and many online…

  • 1 Percent Lists is a discount real estate brokerage operating on a franchise business model. It strives to offer a full-service experience to buyers and sellers at significantly lower realtor commission rates. The company’s main selling point is its 1% listing fee, roughly one-third of a traditional real estate agent’s commission. 1 Percent List agents…

  • Houwzer is a 1% commission real estate brokerage offering full-service support at a fraction of traditional realtor fees. Based in Philadelphia, it operates across the East Coast, Florida, and select western states like Arizona, Colorado, and Washington. Thousands of customer reviews praise Houwzer’s affordability and professionalism — but some note drawbacks, such as limited markets…

  • We Buy Ugly Houses, also known as HomeVestors, is one of the largest home cash-buying franchises on the market. The company specializes in buying distressed properties for cash, renovating them, and flipping them for profit. Selling to We Buy Ugly Houses may appeal to homeowners who want to sell quickly and as-is without paying real…