The Realtor Fees You Don’t Know About and How Much You Should Expect to Pay
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The Realtor Fees You Don’t Know About and How Much You Should Expect to Pay

Many people who hire real estate agents get confused about the payment process. Keep reading below to learn about these realtor fees and how much they cost. Are you thinking about hiring a realtor to help you buy or sell a home? A realtor is a great investment, regardless of if you’re buying or selling….

Is There a Difference Between a Discount and a Full Fee Real Estate Agent?
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Is There a Difference Between a Discount and a Full Fee Real Estate Agent?

I was recently part of a short discussion on Trulia Voices regarding agents that discount their commission verses agents that charge a “full” fee. The discussion was directed towards sellers though the vast majority of respondents were agents. The overwhelming majority opinion from the other real estate agents was that “full” fee agents were better…

Real Estate Commission Craziness – What value can an agent bring to be paid $500K on one sale?
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Real Estate Commission Craziness – What value can an agent bring to be paid $500K on one sale?

No I’m not talking about $500,000 as a home’s sale price.  I’m talking about $500,000 in commissions that would be paid to a real estate agent. The Puget Sound Business Journal had a post about a new house in Mercer Island going up for sale for $28.8 million dollars.  I pulled the listing up and…