Category Real Estate Tips

Practical and insightful information for individuals who are interested in buying, selling, or investing in real estate.

Real Estate Agent Commissions

Real Estate Agent Commissions: Your 2025 Guide

Real estate agent commissions are one of the largest costs in a home sale, often catching sellers off guard. In Oregon, the average commission hovers around 5.53%, meaning on a median-priced home of $513,500, sellers could pay $30,810 in commissions…

New Real Estate Rules

Key Changes in New Real Estate Rules 2024

The New Real Estate Rules by NAR bring major changes, including banning buyer agent commissions on MLS and requiring buyers to sign fee agreements before viewing homes. While aimed at transparency, concerns arise about added challenges for first-time buyers, potential…

Local Real Estate Agent Near Me

Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent

Are you considering buying or selling a property? Maybe you’re wondering what your local real estate agent really does and how they can help you, or perhaps you’ve done your research and you’re on the fence about hiring someone vs…