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Research Team - 09 Sep, 2026
Houwzer Reviews 2026: Is Their 1% Listing Fee Legit?
A 1% listing fee sounds almost too good to be true against a traditional 2.5–3% rate, which is exactly why Houwzer draws so much attention — and so many questions about what you're actually giving up for that price. Short answer: Houwzer is a legitimate, full-service discount brokerage charging a flat 1% listing fee (with a minimum, commonly cited around $2,500–$3,000 depending on market), fo ...
- Research Team
- 08 Sep, 2026
HomeLight Reviews 2026: Is It Worth Using to Sell Your Home?
HomeLight shows up constantly in searches for "find a real estate agent," and its site now covers everything from agent matching to cash offers to buy-before-you-sell financing. Understanding what you ...
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Steve Johnston - 07 Sep, 2026
Why I Don't Trust "Top Agent" Rankings — and What I Check Instead
I've spent 25 years in this industry, and I can tell you plainly: a "Top Agent" badge on a website or a "5-star, top-rated" label in an ad tells you almost nothing reliable about whether that agent wi ...
- Research Team
- 06 Sep, 2026
What Happens If Your Buyer Backs Out After Contract?
Getting a signed contract feels like the hard part is over — until a buyer backs out and you're suddenly back at square one, wondering what happens next and whether you have any real recourse. The ans ...
- Research Team
- 05 Sep, 2026
How a Buyer's Financing Contingency Can Delay (or Kill) Your Sale
An accepted offer feels like the finish line, but if your buyer is financing their purchase, the deal isn't actually secure until their loan clears every step of underwriting. Understanding what can g ...