Other fees: Sellers also pay some of the same fees buyers do, such as an attorney’s fee and prorated property taxes. Who pays Realtor commissions? Due to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) lawsuit settlement earlier this year, as of August 17, 2024, sellers might not be responsi...
Becoming a Realtor® means you are held to a higher moral standard than just a licensed real estate agent. As a member of the NAR, you agree to abide by these strict codes of ethics in all real estate transactions. Over the years, NAR’s code has had changes and additions. When Was...
One of the lesser-known but valuable VA home loan benefits is that there are no prepayment penalties. This means you can pay your mortgage early without incurring any additional fees, which can save a lot of money in interest over the life of the loan. ...
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(NAR)announceda landmark lawsuit settlement that will change the way real estate agent commissions are handled in the future. These changes will “decouple” seller and buyer agent compensation. Industry experts predict that this decoupling will likely lower agent fees and give buyers the ability ...
Real estate transfer taxes are but one slice of the fees and costs associated with selling your home from start to finish. (HomeLight has a handy Net Proceeds Calculator that breaks down all these fees, so you can estimate your final payout.) Talk with your real estate agent, a tax prof...
The numbers are not kind, but they’re not the main thrust of Chandler’s book. That’s a good thing, regardless of whether you subscribe to the old maxim about “lies, damn lies and statistics” (attributed by Mark Twain to the British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli). This is a very...
According to the settlement for the NAR, the contract should also include these things before you sign it. 1. A specific and conspicuous disclosure of the amount or rate of compensation the real estate agent will receive or how this amount will be determined. ...
Transaction costs are often necessary to reward intermediaries to facilitate the exchange of a good. This is especially prevalent in the investment world where brokers, regulatory agencies, or other entities impose fees on trades or transactions. Be mindful of the fees your broker charges, and cons...
Closing costs include various fees due at the closing or settlement of a real estate transaction. Buyers are responsible for most of the costs, which include the origination and underwriting of a mortgage, taxes, insurance, and record filing. Closing costs must be disclosed by law to buyers and...