The MLS, or Multiple Listing Service, is a centralized database that real estate professionals use to share property listings. It provides comprehensive data on homes for sale, recent sales, pricing trends, and property details. In my experience, the MLS is one of the most valuable tools for both bu

A fiduciary duty means a legal and ethical obligation to act in the client’s best interests. When you work with a real estate agent, they owe you duties of loyalty, confidentiality, full disclosure, and care. In my experience, this relationship is the foundation of trust in every transaction. Whethe

Earnest money is a deposit made by the buyer to demonstrate good faith when making an offer. It typically ranges from 1% to 3% of the purchase price and is held in an escrow account until closing. In my experience, earnest money reassures sellers that a buyer is serious. If the buyer backs out for r