How to Price Your Home: Key Factors That Determine Market Value

Strategic home pricing reduces market time and attracts more qualified buyers through competitive positioning. Set your price using recent sales data, consider seasonal timing, and stay flexible based on market feedback to maximize your sale success. Setting the right price when you’re ready to sell your home is one of…

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How to Sell a House Without a Realtor [2025 Guide]

Selling your home without a realtor can save you 2–3% in commission fees but requires careful preparation and execution. Key steps include accurate pricing through comparative market analysis, professional marketing and photography, proper legal documentation, and skilled negotiation. Success depends on your time availability, market knowledge, and comfort with the…

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Selling a House Without a Realtor: Hidden Costs & Risks

When homeowners consider the risks of selling a house without a realtor, they often focus solely on potential commission savings. However, FSBO homes sold for a median of $380,000 in 2024, compared to $435,000 for agent-assisted sales, a $55,000 difference. With FSBO transactions hitting a record low of just 6%…

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Do You Need a Realtor to Sell a House?

The latest data from the National Association of Realtors shows that 90% of home sellers use agents, but this raises an important question: Do you need a realtor to sell a house? While the majority choose professional representation, a growing number of homeowners are discovering that selling without an agent…

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Should I List My Property As a Coming Soon?

home coming soon for sale sign

With new listings on the rise—Dallas County alone saw a 26.2% spike in January 2025—real estate professionals across Texas are looking for ways to stand out in a crowded market. One strategy gaining traction is the “Coming Soon” status, which allows a property to be marketed before it’s officially listed…

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How For Sale by Owner Is Changing in Texas

A Texas home with a "For Sale By Owner" sign on a flat-fee MLS listing platform, highlighting how technology is changing FSBO sales.

For Texas homeowners, selling a house without a real estate agent has never been easier—or more appealing. The traditional For Sale By Owner (FSBO) process has undergone a major transformation, thanks to advancements in technology, shifting buyer expectations, and evolving market trends. While FSBO sellers once struggled with limited exposure…

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What Not To Fix When Selling a House: 5 Things in 2025

The real estate landscape has transformed dramatically following the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) settlement in March 2024. These commission structure changes officially took effect on August 17, 2024, and we’re now seeing their real-world impact in early 2025. Despite early predictions of drastically lower buyer-agent commissions, the reality has…

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