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SHOULD YOU BUY OR RENT

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Finding the right real estate agent for such a significant and personal investment like your home is crucial. Here's what you need to know about me:

I firmly believe in the unique and personal nature of real estate transactions. You'll witness this in how diligently I follow through on my commitments and how I expertly guide you through each step of the process. My goal is to provide you with a level of service that goes beyond expectations – a service that makes your real estate journey as seamless and stress-free as possible.

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What you can expect from me:

  1. Personalized and knowledgeable service that caters to your specific needs.

  2. A deep understanding of local communities, home values, and market trends – I'm your neighborhood specialist.

  3. Continual honing of professional skills through ongoing training programs, ensuring I'm always at the top of my game.

  4. Expert advice and guidance throughout the entire process, from start to finish.

  5. Dedication to leveraging resources to your advantage, saving you time and effort in securing financing, insurance, and other home connections.

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As your friendly neighborhood realtor, my focus is solely on providing you with exceptional service and ensuring your real estate experience exceeds your expectations. Let's work together to find your perfect home.

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-Sebastian Rohan

@Sebastian_rohan

The New NAR settlement changes!!

 

8. How do the practice changes impact homebuyers?

  • The settlement empowers consumers with additional choice and transparency when buying a home.

  • As part of the new practice changes, you will need to sign a written agreement with your agent before touring a home.

  • Before signing this agreement, you should ensure it reflects the terms you have negotiated with your agent and that you understand exactly what services and value will be provided, and for how much.

  • The buyer agreement must include four components concerning compensation:

    • A specific and conspicuous disclosure of the amount or rate of compensation the agent will receive or how this amount will be determined.

    • Compensation that is objective (e.g., $0, X flat fee, X percent, X hourly rate)—and not open-ended (e.g., cannot be “buyer broker compensation shall be whatever the amount the seller is offering to the buyer”).

    • A term that prohibits the agent from receiving compensation for brokerage services from any source that exceeds the amount or rate agreed to in the agreement with the buyer; and,

    • A conspicuous statement that agent fees and commissions are fully negotiable and not set by law.

  • Written agreements apply to both in-person and live virtual home tours.

  • You do not need a written agreement if you are just speaking to an agent at an open house or asking them about their services.

  • The seller may agree to offer compensation to your agent. This practice is permitted but the offer cannot be shared on an MLS.

  • You can still accept concessions from the seller, such as offers to pay your closing costs.

  • Compensation for your agent remains fully negotiable and is not set by law, and if your agent is a REALTOR®, they must abide by the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and have clear and transparent discussions with you about compensation.

  • When finding an agent to work with, ask questions about compensation and understand what services you are receiving.

  • Agents who are REALTORS® are here to help you navigate the homebuying process and are ethically obligated to work in your best interest. (Added 9/5/24)

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