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When searching for a home, you will be asked to sign a written buyer agreement after you’ve chosen the real estate professional you want to work with.

NAR's Code of Ethics means that a REALTOR® cannot provide representation in a way that puts their own interests ahead of their clients' interests.

As a home seller, you can choose to offer—or authorize your agent to offer—compensation to a buyer’s agent as a way to attract potential buyers.

Home sellers may choose to offer concessions to attract buyers or close a deal. Find out if this approach is right for you.

Consumers and agents all have rights and responsibilities to promote a home buying or selling process free from discrimination.

If you’re ready to buy a home, you should feel empowered to find and work with the agent who is the best fit for your needs.

You’re ready to find your first home. Find out where to begin and what resources are available to you as you embark on your homeownership journey.

Once you sign a purchase agreement on your new home, there are still several steps to complete before you can finalize—or “close”—the transaction.

If you are financing your home purchase, you will likely be required to get a home appraisal as one of the steps between signing and close.

Understanding homeowners insurance is essential for anyone looking to purchase a home—ask a REALTOR® to connect you with a licensed insurance agent.

Most homeowners insurance policies cover fire damage. Some may limit coverage if your risk is higher. Find out how to understand your coverage.

An important question to ask your agent is how to determine your home's listing (asking) price. Here is what sellers should know about home pricing.

Whether you are a first-time buyer or planning your next move, here's what prospective buyers should know to prepare for the home purchase process.

Home sellers must disclose certain characteristics of the property to buyers. A REALTOR® can help you understand why and what you need to disclose.

In many housing markets, HOAs and other community associations can be part of the homebuying (and owning) experience. Here’s what buyers should know.

An agent who is a REALTOR® can help home sellers craft a marketing strategy that best suits their needs and preferences.

Prospective homebuyers may consider purchasing a plot of land or a new construction project instead of an existing home. Here's what you should know.

Whether you're saving for a down payment, managing debt, or dealing with other barriers to entry, REALTORS® can help you find your dream home.

A home is a long-term financial asset. Estate planning helps you decide what happens to your home and other assets if you can no longer care for them.

Buying or keeping a home can be financially challenging—but you may not have to do it alone. There are assistance programs designed to help.

Buying a home is an important decision. Many professionals are available to help you throughout the process, including a real estate attorney.

From architectural character to lasting craftsmanship, historic homes offer one-of-a-kind charm, but they also come with unique responsibilities.

Buying or selling a home is exciting—but packing and moving can be daunting. Proper planning and a solid strategy from these 10 tips can ease the task.

When buying a home for the first time, there are plenty of new terms to learn. One that can cause confusion is private mortgage insurance, or PMI.

Buying a home is an exciting milestone. Work with a real estate professional who is a REALTOR® to keep your investment safe from potential wire fraud attempts.

Regardless of which side of a transaction you’re on, you need a clear understanding of any contingencies that are part of the real estate contract.

If you need to sell your home during winter, you can capitalize on certain advantages that seasonal selling provides.

If you're worried about energy costs, there are practical tips to make your home more energy efficient and lower costs.

If you’re considering buying an investment property such as a residential rental, commercial building or land, here are questions to help determine if you’re ready.

Among cybercrimes, the use of deepfake technology is a growing concern. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself during the sale or purchase of your home.