Frequently Asked questions

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"A real estate agent is a REALTOR ®  when he or she become a member of the National Association of REALTORS ® , The Voice for Real Estate ® , the worlds largest professional association. The term "REALTOR ® "  is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS ®  and abides by its strict Code of Ethics."

Read the full Article at: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/when-is-a-real-estate-agent-a-realtor

"1) Act as an expert guide. 

2) Offer Objective information and opinions.

3) Give you expanded search power.

4) Stand in your corner during negotiations.

5) Ensure an up-to-date experience.

6) Be your rock during emotional moments.

7) Provide fair and ethical treatment."

Read the full article at: https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/tools/client-education/handouts-for-buyers/7-reasons-to-work-with-a-realtor

All Real Estate commissions are negotiable but, the lower the commission the less likely you are to get another agency to help sell your home. Our Goal at Red Box Realty is to get your home sold as quickly as possible with getting you the most money possible. Typically the agent listing the property is not necessarily the agent that will be selling your home.

Sometimes agents are willing to work for less, however, you may not get as quality of service with those agents. 

We will always show homes that best fit the buyer's needs and wants!

On the seller side, keeping that in mind, we will work our hardest to make sure that your house is being shown no matter what real estate company has an interested client. We want your home to be shown as much as possible to get it sold!

Closing costs depends on if its a cash purchase vs obtaining a loan. Loans require fees such as origination, title search, appraisals, etc. Some of these are also needed for cash however, cash purchases usually result in much lower closing costs. Please reach out to us with the address you are interested in either buying or selling and we will be able to give you an accurate estimate of how much you will pay for closing. 

"America's largest trade association, representing 1.5 million+ members, including NAR's institutes, societies, and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. 

Our membership is composed of residential and commercial brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors, and other engaged in the real estate industry."

You can visit the NAR website at: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar

Any licensed Realtor® can sell any category within the real estate market however, some decide to specify is certain areas more than others. 

Commercial real estate is an umbrella term that encompasses important parts of the market such as retail, office, and industrial properties. In short, any property that can be used explicitly for business purposes can be termed as commercial real estate (CRE).

Residential real estate includes housing that is typically rented, not owner-occupied. Any property that is created solely for the purpose of living is termed residential real estate (RRE). 

You can read more in depth at: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/in/investing/commercial-vs-residential-real-estate-investing/