Steve Nicastro

Managing Editor

Steve Nicastro is a Managing Editor at Clever Real Estate, the nation's leading real estate education platform for home buyers, sellers, and investors. Prior to joining Clever, Steve helped buyers and sellers navigate a challenging real estate market in Charleston, S.C., closing $6 million in transaction volume for 2020 and 2021.

Over his career, Steve has bought and sold over 30 homes with a total value exceeding $8 million. This includes 20 homes as a realtor, 7 as an investor, and 3 as a primary homeowner and for sale by owner (FSBO) seller. Steve successfully used a local flat fee MLS service to get the FSBO properties marketed online, saving on commission costs.

Steve also worked as a personal finance writer for NerdWallet for over 6 years. His work has been published at USA Today, The Associated Press, U.S. News, and the New York Times, among other online publications.

Expertise: Real estate commission, selling a house without a realtor, buying a home, real estate investing.

Education: Quinnipiac University

Credentials: Full-time, licensed real estate agent in the Charleston, S.C. market from 2019-22. Active real estate investor in North and South Carolina.

External interviews and quotes:

Yahoo Finance: Discussing the NAR settlement
US News: What the $2 Billion NAR Lawsuit Means for Homebuyers and Sellers
Consumer Affairs: Zillow Launches 1% Down Mortgage
The Mortgage Reports: Is an Assumable Home Loan Right for You? Q&A

Find more from Steve:

Featured Published Articles

Know exactly what to expect before you list your home on realtor.com and what you can do to gain more listing exposure and sell your home fast.
A complete guide to the tools, resources, and platform you need to sell your house FSBO (For Sale By Owner), from presale improvements to closing.
Open listing agreements let sellers work directly with buyers' agents — without giving up the right to find a buyer on their own.
Learn how to find legitimate rent-to-own homes near you. Our guide breaks down how to find and vet rent-to-own listings before committing to one.
Thinking of selling your house by owner? Learn about the essential paperwork for selling a house without a realtor.
Can for sale by owner signs still help you sell your house? We'll walk through when you should (and shouldn't) put one in your front yard.