The Pros and Cons of Flat Fee Real Estate Agents
by Kelsey Heath
A flat fee realtor is a real estate professional who charges a fixed, flat rate…Read more
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How to Sell a House with Unpermitted Work
by Kelsey Heath
Selling a house with unpermitted work presents unique challenges. Do you get retroactive permits or…Read more
How Much Value Does a Garage Add to a House?
by Kelsey Heath
A garage can be a fantastic feature in a home. Not only does it act…Read more
The Top 5 Features That Make Your Home Sell Over Asking
by Seb Frey
If your home has features that are in relatively short supply and high demand in…Read more
Can You Start Looking at Houses Without Pre Approval?
by Kelsey Heath
A mortgage pre-approval is a lender’s promise to loan you a certain amount, provided nothing…Read more
Agent Advice: Everything First-Time Home Sellers Need to Know
by Bill Gassett
Prepare to sell your home for top dollar and low stress. With 40 years of…Read more
What is a Condemned House and Can You Buy or Sell It?
by Amanda Dodge
Deal of a lifetime or money pit? Can you even sell a condemned house? Learn…Read more
How to Buy a Second Home and Rent the First
by Amanda Dodge
There’s a growing trend with homeowners to buy second properties while keeping their first homes.…Read more
How Much is the Mortgage on a Million-Dollar Home?
by Amanda Dodge
Buying a million-dollar house isn’t as outlandish as it seems. There are several markets across…Read more
The Complete Home Selling Timeline: How Long Does It Take To Sell a House?
by Kelsey Heath
Gone are the days when getting a loan to buy a property meant strolling into…Read more
How to Sell Your House in 5 Days? (Is it Possible?)
by Amanda Dodge
No one wants their house to languish on the market, but some people are in…Read more
How to Buy Another House While Owning a House
by Amanda Dodge
Buying another house when you already own a home is a common practice. Some people…Read more
Chicago Neighborhoods: North Side Home Buying
by Leigh Marcus
Realtor Leigh Marcus shares his valuable insight on North Side Chicago Neighborhoods, where he lives…Read more
FastExpert Top Real Estate Partners for 2024 | Nationwide
Top FastExpert Agents for 2024 Real estate agents in states all over the country did…Read more
How is the Real Estate Market in Florida?
by Chris Spina
Increasing mortgage rates put pressure on the Florida housing market, but a growing population and…Read more
How to Buy a House with Cash
by Amanda Dodge
Click here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your…Read more
What to Do When Someone Wants to Buy Your House Privately?
by Kelsey Heath
Learn the steps to take when someone wants to buy your house privately: Assessing the…Read more
How to Sell a House that Needs Major Repairs
by Kelsey Heath
It’s one thing to sell a house that needs simple upgrades, like a new kitchen…Read more
What’s the Difference Between Pre-Qualified, Pre-Approved, and Approved?
If you’re in the process of buying a home, you may have heard a lot…Read more
Should You Buy a House in a Transitional Neighborhood?
by Kelsey Heath
Everyone wants to score a deal when buying a house, but the best deals are…Read more
Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall: When is the Best Time to Sell a Home?
by Andrew Te
Unless you live in a part of the US where the weather stays a nice,…Read more
How to Find an Experienced Real Estate Agent in 5 Easy Steps
by Andrew Te
Click here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your…Read more
The Truth About Living in Seattle
Read the honest truth about living in Seattle from a seasoned realtor. 10 reasons to…Read more
Can I Sell My House While In Forbearance?
by Kelsey Heath
'Can I sell my house while in forbearance?' Find out with FastExpert's guide on selling…Read more
How to Survive a Recession While Investing in Real Estate
by Andrew Te
In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to have a solid financial plan…Read more
What is an Origination Fee & Why Do You Have to Pay It?
Buying a home often comes with a lot of extra fees and costs. One of…Read more
Can You Refuse to Join a Homeowners Association (HOA)?
by Kelsey Heath
HOA fees can be expensive, but they also come with a set of rules, which…Read more
How Do Real Estate Agents Get Paid?
How much DO real estate agents make? This is a valid question when deciding to…Read more
How to Prepare For an Open House: A Step-by-Step Guide
It’s official. You’ve listed your home for sale and now it’s time to open up…Read more
4 Tips to Improve a Builder-Grade Home
Take your home from basic to brilliant with these tips for improving a builder-grade home.…Read more
7 Things to Look for in a Real Estate Agent
If you’re buying or selling a house, a real estate agent is your advocate. Agents…Read more
What is the Real Estate Commission in Washington, DC?
DC real estate agents sell exquisite homes at at average commission rate of 5.3%.Read more
Are Real Estate Agents Necessary? (The Real Story)
by Andrew Te
Click here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your…Read more
Why Are So Many People Moving Out of the City?
Almost three years on from the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, one trend has remained…Read more
How to Make an Offer on a House
by Amanda Dodge
An essential part of buying a house is making an offer. This is your bid…Read more
Single, Dual, & Designated Agency: What’s the Difference?
When we think of real estate agents, we often think of two types: buyer’s agent…Read more