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Thoughts on real estate, transparency, and the future of property tours.

SellersFSBO

How to Sell Your House Without a Realtor in Nashville

Selling FSBO in the Nashville area? The Tennessee-specific parts that trip people up: disclosure, contracts, pricing honestly, and a showing system that works.

Factour, LLCSeptember 30, 20266 min read
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BuyersFee for Service

Hire an Agent for One Showing: How It Works and What It Costs

Can you hire a real estate agent for a single home tour? Yes. How one-showing arrangements work, what they cost, and the agreement behind them.

Factour, LLCSeptember 30, 20265 min read
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SellersFSBOShowing Scheduling

How to Handle Showings When You Sell Your Own Home

Selling FSBO? Showings are where the sale happens. A practical system for scheduling, hosting, and following up, plus when selling yourself is a bad idea.

Factour, LLCSeptember 30, 20265 min read
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BuyersFee Transparency

Do You Have to Sign With an Agent Just to Tour a Home?

Since 2024, agents need a written agreement before touring a home with you. What the rule requires, and the narrow options most buyers miss.

Factour, LLCSeptember 30, 20264 min read
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SellersFSBOShowing Scheduling

One Place for Every Showing Request: Centralized Tour Scheduling for FSBO Sellers

Selling your home yourself means showing requests scattered across Zillow, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and your phone. Factour gives FSBO sellers one free scheduling link that works no matter where you advertise.

Factour, LLCAugust 11, 20265 min read
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For AgentsBrokerage ConsolidationAgent Compensation

The Open Lane: Why the Consolidation Wave Is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Independent Agents

Compass-Anywhere, Rocket-Redfin, Real-RE/MAX: whoever controls first exposure controls the commission. Here's why the consolidation wave actually opens a lane independent agents can run in, and how Factour fits into it.

Factour, LLCJune 30, 20266 min read
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ComplianceBroker Payment FlowNAR Settlement

The Compliance-First Marketplace: How Factour Handles Agent Compensation Differently

Real estate compensation law requires payments to flow through a licensed broker. Factour was built around that requirement from day one, and here is exactly what that looks like in practice.

Factour, LLCApril 24, 20265 min read
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AgentsAgent CompensationFee for Service

When Should Real Estate Agents Get Paid for Showing Homes? The Case for Per-Tour Compensation.

Agents show homes for free and get paid only if a deal closes, but not every showing leads to a transaction. Here's why per-tour compensation is a fair, practical, and long-overdue alternative.

Factour, LLCApril 10, 20264 min read
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BuyersUnbundled Real EstateFee Transparency

You Don't Have to Buy the Whole Package: How Factour Lets You Unbundle Real Estate Services

Real estate doesn't have to be all-or-nothing. Factour lets buyers pay only for the services they need, starting with the property tour, so you can save money, use specialists, and stay in control of your transaction.

Factour, LLCMarch 5, 20264 min read
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Virtual ShowingsFee for ServiceReal Estate

Who Benefits from Virtual Home Showings and Why Fee-for-Service Is the Right Model

Virtual home showings with a licensed agent aren't just for relocating buyers. Discover every type of buyer, investor, and renter who benefits, and why paying per tour makes more sense than ever.

Factour, LLCMarch 2, 20264 min read
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NAR SettlementComplianceReal Estate

How Factour Works Within the NAR Settlement Framework

A detailed look at how Factour's platform is designed to operate within the NAR settlement requirements, including written agreements, fee disclosure, and negotiability.

Factour, LLCFebruary 24, 20264 min read
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CompanyNAR SettlementReal Estate

Why Factour Exists: One Problem, One Solution

Real estate is complicated. A property tour doesn't have to be. Factour exists because the industry changed, and buyers and agents deserved a tool that changed with it.

Factour, LLCFebruary 14, 20264 min read
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