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What Is a Broker in Real Estate? 5 Facts That Save You $8K
A broker is the licensed professional who legally owns your transaction. Their business model, not your agent, sets your listing fee.
August 7, 2026
Straight answers on selling, buying, commissions, and home values — from the team behind the 1% listing fee.
A broker is the licensed professional who legally owns your transaction. Their business model, not your agent, sets your listing fee.
What it actually costs to sell a house in North Carolina in 2026: commission math at the $382,500 state median, the excise tax, the two disclosure forms, attorney closings, and the $6,885 swing on the listing side.
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What does active contingent mean? It means the seller accepted an offer, but the deal still has conditions
What does under contract mean? It means a seller has accepted an offer and both sides have signed,
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