Why You Should Always Bring an Agent to a New Home
Looking at new homes is exciting and fun, and not only that, but the agents there make it seem so easy to sit down and purchase your home. You simply walk through the models, choose your favorite, pick your favorite little piece of dirt in the neighborhood for your house to sit on, sign your contract, and there you have it. You now own your own home.
Well, one thing new home builders and the agents there, don’t want you to know is that you can bring your own agent with you to represent you in the transaction. Why would they not tell you something like this you ask? Well, if you forgo your own agent and simply work with the one at the new home site, the builder gets to pocket the money that they’ve set aside in their budget for your agent’s commission.
Be Careful! 7 Things to Look Out for When Hiring an Agent
There are some key points to look out for when selecting your real estate agent that could be warning signs that you’re not hiring the right realtor for you. Now don’t get me wrong, an agent that meets any of these 7 points does not necessarily mean that they won’t find you the perfect home or sell your current house for the best price, but if you do not have previous experience working with the agent it may be best to find a different one.
How To Choose a Real Estate Agent
Choosing the right real estate agent to represent you in the sale of your house or to find your next home can be difficult. There are so many agents out there, but how do you know who you will work with best? We break down 4 characteristics to look for when choosing an agent.
Real Estate 101: Vocabulary You Need to Know - Basics
Buying or selling your home can be confusing and stressful. Don't let the real estate vocabulary be part of this confusion!
National home equity is falling, but Las Vegas bucks the trend. While U.S. household real estate values dropped $361 billion in Q3 2025 and equity-rich homes declined nationwide, Vegas homeowners maintain strong positions with just 0.5% distressed sales.
Our market's resilience stems from locked-in low mortgage rates (averaging 4%), economic diversification, zero state income tax, and sustainable price growth. Unlike Sun Belt markets experiencing sharp corrections, Las Vegas prices are down only 2% from peaks—a healthy normalization, not a crisis. Local homeowners should feel confident despite concerning national headlines.