Clever vs. Houwzer vs. IDEAL AGENT: Comparing Low-Commission Options

Clever vs. Houwzer vs. IDEAL AGENT: Comparing Low-Commission Options

Clever, Houwzer, and IDEAL AGENT are three of the most-searched names in the low-commission real estate space, and each takes a genuinely different approach to lowering what sellers pay. Understanding the structural differences matters more than comparing headline percentages alone. Short answer: Clever pre-negotiates a 1.5% listing fee with a network of full-service agents from established b ...

HomeLight vs. IDEAL AGENT: Which Gets Sellers a Better Deal?

HomeLight vs. IDEAL AGENT: Which Gets Sellers a Better Deal?

Both HomeLight and IDEAL AGENT promise to connect you with a strong local agent. The similarity mostly ends there — the two services are built around fundamentally different economics, and that differ ...

Has the Buyer's Market Arrived? Nearly Half of Sellers Are Making Concessions

Has the Buyer's Market Arrived? Nearly Half of Sellers Are Making Concessions

With 44.7% of home sales now including seller concessions, buyers are gaining leverage — and sellers need the right pricing and negotiation strategy to compete. Short answer: In August, 44.7% of ...

Pending Home Sales Rise Despite High Mortgage Rates

Pending Home Sales Rise Despite High Mortgage Rates

Buyer activity improved in August, but affordability remains a challenge — here's what today's market means for home sellers. Short answer: Pending home sales rose 0.3% in August compared to July ...

What 25 Years in Real Estate Taught Me About Sellers Who Regret Their Agent Choice

What 25 Years in Real Estate Taught Me About Sellers Who Regret Their Agent Choice

Twenty-five years in this industry means I've had a lot of conversations with sellers after the fact — after closing, sometimes months or years later, reflecting on how their sale actually went. The p ...