Erin Cogswell

Writer

Erin Cogswell is a Content Writer at Clever Real Estate, where she covers a variety of topics related to buying and selling a home. She has 20 years of writing and copyediting experience in journalism and marketing. She's also an editor at a content marketing agency and has several freelance clients.

Prior to joining Clever, Erin spent nearly 10 years in the marketing and communications department of an international nonprofit in the higher education space. In that role, she produced both long- and short-form content, developed the organization's blog, created marketing materials, and wrote press releases.

When she's not writing, Erin is working her way through her ever-growing list of books to read. She lives in the Louisiana Bayou.

Featured Published Articles

The average number of showings to sell a house is about 10 to 25. However, every home sale is different. Some houses sell after only one showing — or even none if a buyer makes an offer sight-unseen. Other houses, like overpriced ones, may need more showings than average to sell. It’s hard to say…
Should you sell your house before building a new one? Here are five steps to take if you want to build your dream home.
Pros We Buy Houses Miami Ltd is a company that buys houses for cash in Miami. Cash buyers can purchase homes in varying conditions and close quickly. The company website says Pros We Buy Houses Miami Ltd also offers a range of other real estate services, including property management, tenant representation, lease negotiation, and mortgage…
Gordon Buys Homes is a San Diego company that can purchase your home with cash. It gives non-contingent offers in a matter of days, which can help you sell quickly, and buys homes in almost any condition. Like many other cash home buyers, Gordon Buys Homes covers all closing costs and charges no fees. You…
You should buy a 100-year-old house if you know what you’re in for. Here’s what boxes to check before you put in an offer.
Explore the pros and cons of using your 401(k) or IRA to fund a down payment on your first home. Learn which option might be better for first-time homebuyers.