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.

This is a split level home located in a cul-de-sac that has a lot to offer. The kitchen has been remodeled with cherry cabinets, granite countertops, ...

What an opportunity to own this adorable home with many updates plus two recently built garages. Located on a large corner lot in a lovely quiet town,...

Step free home with a great open floor plan. 4 bedrooms and two full baths and laundry on main. You will not believe the amount of storage! Several la...

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.

Drool-worthy ship lap, exposed brick, and character galore! Whether you love it for the 5 total garage stalls, the finished basement with family room,...

This 3 BR. 2 BA ranch home has much to offer. The main floor consists of living room, eat-in kitchen, family room with sliders to deck, Master bedroom...

Great country ranch home. 1 acre MOL. Kitchen has newer custom built cabinets. Partial finished basement 11x10 sunroom. Large fenced back yard. Additi...

Garage Garage Garage! Over-sized 2 car attached garage comes included with maintenance free home located on a quiet street in one of Wethersfield's pr...

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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.

There is nothing to do here except move in and enjoy. Beautifully maintained 3-4 bedroom home on Creek Lane just East of Prophetstown. Tastefully deco...

Home for the Holidays. Located just 90 miles from Chicago suburbs, Rockford and Peoria. Only 45 miles from the IL/IA Quad Cities. Minutes to schools, ...

Very nice 2 story home with large rooms, eat in kitchen, beautiful wood floors and woodwork. Main floor bedroom and large foyer. 1-1 car garage and an...

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).

2 bedroom ranch home with many updates. Recent updates include all new flooring (minus 1 bedroom) throughout and new roof in 2017. It has an electric ...

This is the country home you've been looking for! Ranch style home on 7.1 acres. 3 bedroom 1-1/2 bath, large rooms, a beautiful 3 season porch over lo...

Beautiful Brick ranch with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, main floor laundry, loft with sitting area, formal living room and great room, 2 fireplaces and fin...

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.

Awesome one owner log home on 4.9 timbered acres not far from interstate 88 and the Rock River. Soaring ceilings, two double sided stone fireplaces. F...

2.7 acre farmette with 4 to 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, original woodwork, open staircase, living room with fireplace, main floor laundry. Kitchen updated in...

515 Sunset Dr Is A Condominium Located In Prophetstown, Il 61277. This Property Features 0.66 Acres Lot. This Property Recently Sold For $149,000 On 0...

Fresh air and country living! This 3.19 acre property has room for horses, chickens, and even some livestock. Outbuildings include a barn, heated shed...

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.