Blogs by Author - Mike Roland

Sep 25, 2026 • 11 min read

What Are the Risks of Not Using a Real Estate Agent?

Short answer: The biggest risks of not using a real estate agent are mispricing the home, signing contracts you do not fully understand, and missing a Nevada disclosure or HOA requirement that can follow you long after closing. Sellers who go it alone in Las Vegas usually lose more in price and concessions than they save in commission, and unrepresented buyers often hand the negotiating advantage

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Who Is the Best Real Estate Team to Buy a House in Henderson, NV?

The Roland Team at LPT Realty is a Henderson-native, Top 1% team with 1,000+ closed sales and a specialty in out-of-state buyers. Here is how to choose the right buyer’s agent in Henderson, and an honest comparison of the top local teams. Call (702) 830-9366.There is no single best team for every buyer, but if you want a full team behind you, a Henderson native’s neighborhood knowledge, and a pro

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What Does a Real Estate Agent Actually Do?

Short answer: A real estate agent runs the entire home sale or purchase for you, from pricing and marketing to negotiating offers, managing inspections, coordinating the title company and lender, and steering the deal through closing. The showings you see are maybe 10% of the job. The other 90% happens behind the scenes, and it is the part that actually protects your money.People ask me this all

Jun 30, 2026 5 min read

Can I Negotiate Real Estate Agent Commission?

Short answer: Yes, you can negotiate real estate agent commission in Las Vegas. Commission rates are set by agreement, not by law, so everything is on the table before you sign. What matters more than shaving off a fraction of a percent is what you actually get for the fee, because the cheapest agent and the most expensive agent can deliver wildly different results on a $450,000 home.People ask m

Jun 27, 2026 5 min read

How Much Commission Do Real Estate Agents Take in Nevada?

Short answer: In Nevada there is no set or legal commission rate. Total real estate commission usually lands somewhere around 5% to 6% of the sale price, split between the listing side and the buyer's side, and every piece of it is negotiable. On a typical Las Vegas home near the $450k mark, that works out to roughly $22,500 to $27,000 in total commission, paid at closing.I get this question almo

Jun 24, 2026 4 min read

What Questions Should I Ask My Real Estate Agent?

Short answer: Ask your real estate agent how many homes they have closed in the last year, whether they will represent you personally or hand you off to a team, how they price or negotiate in your specific neighborhood, and how they communicate. The right answers show local track record, a clear plan, and someone who actually picks up the phone.I have sat across the table from a lot of buyers and

Jun 21, 2026 4 min read

Do I Really Need a Real Estate Agent to Sell My House?

Short answer: No, you are not legally required to use a real estate agent to sell your house in Nevada. But in a market like Las Vegas, most sellers net more money and a lot less stress with a good agent than they do on their own. The commission you pay usually comes back to you in a higher sale price, fewer mistakes, and a deal that actually closes.I get this question all the time, usually from

Jun 18, 2026 4 min read

How Much Do Real Estate Agents Make in Las Vegas?

Short answer: most full time real estate agents in Las Vegas earn somewhere between 50,000 and 90,000 dollars a year. Pay swings widely based on how many homes an agent sells, since the income comes entirely from commission. That commission is negotiable in Nevada, and a large share of every check goes back into running the business before the agent takes anything home.If you have ever wondered w