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Embarking on the most important financial decision of your life demands absolute confidence in your chosen agent's loyalty. But who is your real estate agent working for?

So who pays the buyer agent fee? It's not as straight forward as it appears.The buyer's agent fee, cooperative commission, is listed on all properties for sale in the Multiple Listing Service. It is shown on the settlement sheet as a debit from the sellers proceeds. However, it is the buyer who finances the transaction with a loan or cash.

Washington, D.C., a city synonymous with politics and power, is much more than just life on Capitol Hill. Located along the banks of the Potomac River, the nation's capital is a culturally rich city offering a broad range of job opportunities and attractions.

What is a home appraisal? How does it effect the sales price of a home? Meet Dawn Miller a licensed and certified home appraiser serving the Greater Washington D.C. area.

How are exclusive buyer agents different from buyer agents? EBA's work for brokerages that only represent home buyers. Rich Rosa the President of the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents talks with Victoria Ray Henderson.

The National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents cautions a prohibition against seller agents paying buyer agents commissions is anti-consumer. It will lead to fewer home buyers retaining representation and more harmful dual agency situations.

What every first time home buyer should know before buying a home Do you know real estate lingo? Do you understand real estate representation? This class covers the process of buying a home from pre-approval to the final walkthrough and settlement.

The value of a home is determined by a real estate appraiser, a professional who specializes in determining the value of real property. An appraiser is a trained and certified expert with the primary goal of assessing a property's worth based on market conditions, the property's characteristics, and recent sales of similar properties

Homeownership has become a major element in achieving the American Dream. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) finds that over 86% of buyers agree homeownership is still the American Dream. Prior to the 1950s, less than half of the country owned their own home. However, after World War II, many returning […]

In the world of real estate transactions, the concept of dual agency is a contentious topic, sparking debates and raising questions about the conflicts of interest and transparency.

What should be included in a homeowners insurance policy? How do I know how much insurance is needed?

A home inspection is an important part of the home buying process. Should you have a home inspection? The short answer is, yes! It is in a home buyers best interest to have the home they are purchasing inspected by a licensed home inspector. A buyer will typically utilize one of three types of home inspections.