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Real Estate Basics: REALTORS® vs. real estate agents?
If you're looking to buy or sell a home, having an expert on your side is your best bet for a successful transaction. While that's true for many reasons – some of which we outlined for you previously — not all agents who assist in buying or selling can be called REALTORS®. The terms are often used interchangeably, but the technical distinction between a REALTOR® and real estate agent is important when looking for someone to help guide you through the real estate process.
Essentially, all REALTORS® are real estate agents, but not all real estate agents are REALTORS®. Confusing, right?
Real Estate Agents
A real estate agent is anyone who is licensed by a state to be able to help buy...
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Real Estate Basics: Why do I need a REALTOR®?
Maybe you're a first-time home buyer just dipping your toes into the real estate market, or maybe you've purchased dozens of properties over the years. Whatever your real estate experience level, an important question to ask yourself is: Do you need a REALTOR®?
The answer is simple: yes. While the average American moves every five years or so, fulltime REALTORS® handle that number of transactions in the span of just weeks or months. Each one of those transactions is different and provides the REALTOR® with valuable information about the market and real estate process, valuable information that could benefit you on your real estate journey.
REALTORS® are experts on the communities they serve. They know the areas that...
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Answers to 3 common home selling questions
Like many places, the residential real estate market on the Gulf Coast typically kicks into high gear during the summer months since kids are out of school and it's the easiest time for families to make a major change. While COVID-19 has definitely changed many moving plans this year, we know there are still people who must move to due jobs or to be closer to loved ones.
If you're going to need to make a move this summer, having someone to help you walk through the process is key, especially during these uncertain times. But even during pre-virus times, having a REALTOR® had clear advantages. The typical for-sale-by-owner home sold for $200,000 compared to $265,500 for agent-assisted home sales in 2017,
