Erin Cogswell

Contributing 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

Realizing that you can no longer afford your home affects your well-being in more ways than one. Apart from the financial stress, the prospect of losing your house can set you on an emotional roller coaster. As difficult as this time is, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone and there are options available…
Buying a home is a huge milestone. But sometimes, life throws you a curve ball after you settle in — you might lose your job, get divorced, or lose a loved one. In difficult times, it can be easy to fall behind on your monthly mortgage payments. Miss too many, though, and you could end…
House Heroes buys homes for cash in Southeast Florida. See how it works and read what customers have to say.
Auction.com is a real estate auction site with nationwide reach. Here are the pros and cons, according to actual buyers and sellers.
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. While…
Brokerless is a flat fee MLS company. It charges $99–188 to list your home on the multiple listing service (MLS). Its three packages differ in the number of listing photos (6 or 25) and the length of the listing (6 or 12 months). The company works best for experienced DIY sellers who want to save…