14. Ask Your Real Estate Brokerage to Waive Fees
Sometimes you can avoid paying fees just by asking.
“When working with a real estate brokerage to purchase or sell your home, there are some fees associated with their services,” said April Kozlowski Palomino, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate. “Ask them if they give discounts. Some waive their fees altogether for military families and veterans, and it doesn’t hurt to ask. This could save you around $500 just by asking.”