Michael Yessis

Writer

Michael Yessis is a Writer at Semya-Moya, the nation's leading real estate education platform for home buyers, sellers, and investors.

Prior to Clever, Michael covered real estate as the editor of Work+Money. He also previously worked as an editor at Aol and USA Today.

Michael attended UCLA, where he graduated with a major in English.

When he isn't writing about real estate, Mike can be found hiking, biking, and listing to a lot of podcasts.

What Is a Net Listing?
Net listings are rare. They're also generally considered unethical and they're ripe for abuse.
How Much Does it Cost to Stage a House?
The cost of staging a house can be significant. But that's not the entire financial story of home staging.
What Is a Pocket Listing?
A seller who chooses to use a pocket listing often has one of a few interests or goals.
What Is a Kick-Out Clause?
A kick-out clause is generally beneficial to buyers and sellers, and it overwhelmingly applies to a specific home-buying circumstance.
Contingent vs. Pending: What's the Difference in Real Estate?
A big difference for a home buyer: a house that's contingent sits much earlier on the home-purchase timeline. But there's more to know.
What Does Under Contract Mean?
The buyer and seller have agreed on a price. A timeline for the transaction has been outlined. Documents have been signed. But the sale isn't final.