Interpreting Statistics: Sold Price vs. Asking Price
Statistics help us know what happened so we might prepare for what could happen based on the patterns we’ve observed. It is very easy to manipulate statistics to show results that will help us gain your trust and confidence. One of the statistics that I’ve been looking at in the Valley is the percentage of [...]
How do Real Estate Agents Get Paid
…and who pays them?
Before I was a REALTOR, I was a consumer, and I bought a house. Fortunately for me, or maybe it wasn’t so fortunate, my REALTOR was my father. He also owned the house that I purchased. This worked both for and against me, but we won’t go into that now. The point [...]
How do Real Estate Agents get Paid?
Before I was a REALTOR, I was a consumer, and I bought a house. Fortunately for me, or maybe it wasn’t so fortunate, my REALTOR was my father. He also owned the house that I purchased. This worked both for and against me, but we won’t go into that now. The point is, I had [...]
What is a Buyer’s Agent?
A Buyer’s agent or Buyer broker is an agent hired by the Buyer. Usually the buyer’s agent does not receive compensation from the buyer, rather, he/she is paid by the Listing agent’s broker. When the seller agrees to hire a REALTOR® to sell property, they agree upon a commission before the property is entered into [...]


