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Real Estate Listing Commisions

Home selling real estate commissions


Real estate brokers normally charge a commission for listing and selling your home.



 

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Rent vs. Buy

Am I better off renting or owning? This calculator will show you the financial differences between the two.
$   Current Rent
  % Est. tax bracket
$   Purchase Price
  % Down Payment
  % Interest Rate
    Mortgage Term (Years)
    Your Monthly Payment
$   Yearly Taxes?
$   Yearly Insurance?
    Total PITI
    How long will you own (typ. 7 yrs)

$   This is your rent over the period
$   This is mortgage over the period
finding a home inspector Print E-mail

How do I find a home inspector?


Your realty agent is one source.
But keeping them independent from the agent may be a good idea. Inspectors are listed in the yellow pages. You can ask for referrals from friends. Ask for their credentials, such as contractor's license or engineering certificate. Also, check out their references.