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Can you change your mind after making an offer? I explain what happens if you decide to back out of a home purchase.

Real estate commissions are generally paid by the seller. However, this is not always the case.

How much do real estate agents get paid to sell a house? It depends. Real estate commissions are negotiable.

The county assessed value for your home is a terrible predictor of home values. These assessments are for property tax purposes. They generally lag far behind the fair market value for your home. [...]

Online home valuations like the Zestimate or Redfin Estimate are helpful tools to keep tabs on home values. However, online estimates are not necessarily a reliable assessment of the true value [...]

How’s the market? This is one of the most common questions I receive…and for good reason! Real estate market conditions heavily impact home values.

How much is your home worth? Theoretically, your home is worth what someone is willing to pay for it.   [Video Transcript] Hey, Zach McDonald, your real estate agent here with Real Property [...]

How much is your home worth? Nearby sales are a great predictor of home values. Recent, comparable sales are the number one tool real estate agents use to evaluate and price homes for sale.

Appraisals are a helpful insight into the value or your home. However, they are only the opinion of one individual. In this video, I explain the pros and cons of using an appraisal to determine [...]

Multiple offer situations and bidding wars can be tricky. I briefly explain the key tactics to make your offer stand out to sellers.