New home builders and opendoor does it, as do some home sellers and agents. Here is what you should know about these hidden agent bonus and incentive programs. Learn how to spot them and how you could work them to your advantage with a buyer rebate. Read more

Commissions should always be discussed before you sign a contract with an agent. But, how can you prepare yourself to negotiate on commissions if you don't know who is getting paid what? Here is a clear and transparent breakdown of who is getting a cut of that 5%-6%. Read more

When you get your loan estimate, you might see a buyer admin fee listed. This fee should also come up when you start to interview buyer agents. Let talk about this "cash grab" and why we think you should say NO to it. Read more

Finding a good agent is hard, which is why many companies claim to help you find the best agent for free! We tested out two of the biggest platforms (so you don't have to). Here are four things we learned to help you avoid losing money and your privacy. Read more

Planning to buy or sell with an agent? You will eventually have to sign an agreement with them. Learn what we think is an appropriate length of time for the agreement to last, and how you should negotiate that term with your agent. Read more

Are ibuyers purposely leaving out property information so that you do not see what they paid for the home? See what we discovered in our latest report. Read more

How do the "best agent" websites work and who really pays for them? Are they really the "best agent?" Let's find out! Read more

Find out where the "contact agent" button really takes you and why you need to protect your personal information in real estate to ensure you get the best deal. Read more

If your agent wants you to host an open house, or you are a buyer attending an open house soon, you should know this one thing.. Read more

As if the market wasn't challenging enough, especially for first-time homebuyers, Redfin reported earlier this year that an estimated +400,000 homes will be sold by an agent this year without the public knowing about it. Learn how this is happening and why... Read more