The Learning Center

Curious about how much closing costs are for sellers? Learn what you can expect to pay at closing — plus how to save thousands on agent commissions!

Selling your home and need some advice? Follow these home showing tips to sell your home fast!

When a real estate deal falls through, earnest money is often refundable to the buyer, but not always. Learn what happens to earnest money when a deal goes bad.

If you buy a property in the U.S., you need to get a FIRPTA affidavit. Here's why.

If you're seeing a house and wondering, "What is earnest money for?" then this guide can help. Discover why buyers pay earnest money, and how much you should ask for.

If you're selling a home in California, you'll need to provide a Natural Hazard Disclosure (NHD) report to the buyer soon after accepting an offer. Learn the costs, who pays, and tips for a smooth home sale!

Proration for a home sale sounds confusing, but it's actually quite simple. Learn all about real estate proration and find out who pays those costs at closing.

Wondering "what does convey mean in real estate?" This guide will help you decide what items to sell with your home, and what to keep.

The cost of a termite inspection isn't expensive, but treatment can be. Find out if you need a termite inspection and whether the buyer or seller pays for it.

A low appraisal can jeopardize a home sale. If the seller won't budge, these are your options.