Buying a Home

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  • Our real estate commission calculator helps you quickly estimate how much you'll pay in real estate commission on a $500,000 sale, and your net home sale proceeds.

  • A comparative market analysis is when a real estate agent pulls recent sales data from comparable homes to create a fair market listing price for your home.

  • Concierge Auctions is a real estate auction company focused on high-end properties. The company assists high-net-worth homeowners in selling exclusive estates within 60 days or less. If you own a unique property valued at seven figures or more, Concierge Auctions’ services could be a great match. However, most applicants don’t make it to auction due…

  • Wondering if you need a pre-listing appraisal? Get the full scoop on how they work, how much they cost, when you might need one (or when you can skip it).

  • To buy a HUD home, you need to first get a mortgage approval and a HUD-approved real estate agent. Then bid on homes in the HUD store. You have 15 days to inspect the property if HUD accepts your bid. Learn more.

  • Negotiating realtor commission can save you thousands—but how hard is it to get your realtor to offer a lower rate? We'll share the best negotiation strategies.