Real Estate, Homes for Sale, MLS Listings, Agents
Real estate brokers and sales agents show properties to prospective buyers. Sales agents often work for brokers on a contract basis, earning a portion of the commission from each property they sell. Each of these indicators tells a slightly different story about the health of the homebuilding industry. For example, it would take a toll on home sales if home sales were steady, but housing starts were to decline.
Brokers and agents also must stay current on financing options; government programs; types of available mortgages; and real estate, zoning, and fair housing …
