Answers by Rick Tortora

Since real estate is local, so are the practices of working with an agent. Here in Raleigh NC the realty commision paid by a seller is a negotiated percentage of the Sfinal ale Price, not the value as you would see published in tax records.

Patio homes are also detached, single-family homes, but with smaller yards. These compact backyards are perfect for creating patios, giving rise to the name, patio homes. A patio home is often a low maintenence detached home that is built upon a concrete slab versus a crawl space, and they usually have a fenced patio in lieu of a yard.