QuickTips Index
Real Estate Agents & REALTORS® - What is a REALTOR?
The differences between real estate agents and REALTORS. What sets real estate agents apart from REALTORS.
Fluffery of Agents
Fluffery used by agents and how to size up potential agents you may want to hire as your real estate agent. The marketing material agents use can tell you a lot about that agent.
Letting Go: How to Fire Your Agent or Client
How to fire your real estate agent or terminate agency / listing agreements as a Realtor. Sure-fire signs that it's time to say goodbye. How to end your association without remorse or tension.
Neighborhood Specialists
Why home buyers should hire a neighborhood specialist. Drawbacks to working with an out-of-area real estate agent.
How Much Do Real Estate Agents Make?
Real estate agent potential income and the average amount of money real estate agents earn.
Agent Duties - What a Real Estate Agent Can or Cannot Do for You
Explains what a real estate agent can and cannot do for a client or customer. Dispels myths about a real estate agent's fiduciary duty to a client.
What is Procuring Cause?
Definition of procuring cause and how Realtor associations handle the complaints and charges. How to work effectively with real estate agents so commission disputes among them do not erupt.
Top 10 Realtor Closing Gifts
What should you give your real estate agent to say thank you after your home sale closes? Here are gift suggestions and ideas for Realtor closing gifts. The gift most preferred by real estate agents doesn't cost you anything.
How to Negotiate Real Estate Commissions
How are real estate commissions negotiated? What's fair? What's open for debate and discussion? Why should you negotiate? Why would an agent negotiate real estate commissions with you?
Full-Service Real Estate Brokers & Agents
What do full service real estate brokers and agents do to earn all that money? Is it deserved?
Agency Relationships in Real Estate
What are agency relationships in real estate? Explanation of dual agency, single agency, buyer's brokers, listing agents, dual agency at same brokerage and transaction agents.
White Knight Real Estate Agents
White Knight real estate agents, why some agents are white knights and others are not. Why brokers don't want their agents to be white knights. Pros and Cons to Realtor White Knights.
Real Estate Designations
Explanation of real estate designations. What do those initials after an agent's name mean? Definition of agent designation acronyms.
Experienced Real Estate Agents
Why working with experienced real estate agents might be more beneficial for sellers and buyers. How to find out if your agent is experienced. Why many agents leave the business before license renewal. Should you hire a relative to represent you in a real estate transaction?
How to Choose a Listing Agent
Criteria to use to hire a listing agent. How to find the best listing agent. Listing your home for top dollar. Getting the best service from a listing agent. How to weed out the bad listing agents from the good agents.
Top 10 Myths About Real Estate Agents - Debunking Real Estate Agent Myths
What's true about real estate agents and what's not? You've heard the bad things and good stuff - but what is really going on? Here's the straight scoop about why agents are sometimes bad-mouthed and what truly goes on behind the scenes.
Discount Real Estate Brokers - Can You Save Money?
Discount real estate brokerages. Should you hire a discount broker? How do cut-rate brokers work? How much can you save by hiring a discount broker? About online reduced fee brokers.