What are the benefits of a Buyer's agreement?

A Buyer’s Agreement is a contract that ensures a real estate agent is fully committed to helping a buyer find and purchase a home. It outlines the agent’s responsibilities, guarantees professional guidance, and clarifies the working relationship.

Benefits for the Buyer:

Exclusive Representation – The agent works in the buyer’s best interest.
Expert Guidance – Assistance with market research, negotiations, and contracts.
Priority Service – A dedicated agent actively searching for the right home.
Clear Expectations – Transparency in the process and commitment from both parties.

Signing a Buyer’s Agreement provides buyers with professional support, making the home-buying process smoother and more successful.

How It Worked Before:

Traditionally, the seller would offer a total commission (often 5-6%) to their listing agent, who then split it with the buyer’s agent. This was built into the home’s sale price, meaning buyers were indirectly covering the cost as part of the overall price of the home.

What’s Changed:

Now, in many cases, buyer’s agent fees are being more transparently itemized. Instead of automatically being paid from the seller’s proceeds, buyers may have the option to negotiate or directly agree on compensation for their agent. However, the key point remains: this fee has always been part of the transaction—it’s just structured more openly now.

The Bottom Line:

The cost of a home is not increasing due to this change.
Buyers still have the ability to negotiate how their agent is compensated.
Transparency has improved, allowing buyers to see exactly how their agent is paid.

This change simply clarifies the process but does not add extra costs for buyers—it was always part of the transaction.

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Carol Grubb-Great Realtor in Maineville

What are the benefits of a Buyer's agreement?

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