Texas

Regulated by: Texas Real Estate Commission

If you see a blue EBA* that means the agent is an Exclusive Buyer Agent ("EBA").  EBA's work for firms that specialize in representing buyers and avoid problematic conflicts of interest by foregoing the very profitable business of representing sellers.  CAARE encourages you to consider EBA agents first.

Fee Negotiating Tips

1.    Do not work with an agent unless a fee agreement has been negotiated first.

2.    Do not agree to pay any junk fees to the broker.  Many agreements contain fine print that includes things such as "broker administration fees" or commissions.  Do not agree to pay these.

3.    Make sure that your fee agreement states that all seller bonuses or extra fees goes to you and not your broker.

4.    Make sure that your fee agreement states that no referral fees are being paid or received.

We strongly recommend that you determine if the agent is properly licensed by either visiting the state real estate regulatory authority or by checking this site:  Click Here

Dallas / Ft. Worth

*      EBA*  Marion Zygadlo, GRI, ABR,CEBA, SRES, BROKER/OWNER.    Phone: (817) 735-4848 

Exclusive Buyer Agent (the firm takes no seller listings - they specialize in buyers only).

DISCOUNT FOR CAARE homebuyers:  25% - 30%.  Also willing to work at hourly rate of $150.

e-mail:  mzygadlo2000@yahoo.com  website:  http://www.homeofyourown.com

5608 Malvey Ave. # 223, Fort Worth, TX 76107

"As an owner/broker, Marion believes in the old-fashioned customer service approach, where his client is well-informed and educated about the home buying process. Being upfront, with no hidden agenda and totally loyal to his clients is his way of doing business. He emphasizes that at Buyer's Choice Realtors, "we measure our success, not on how many millions sold, but by how much we saved our clients." In addition to English, he is fluent in Polish and can also speak basic Russian.

Marion sincerely cares for his client’s complete satisfaction with the home buying process and is always available to address their concerns or questions. Marion has served over 1000 home buyers and their references are available upon request."  Taken from website. 

*       EBA*  Alysse Musgrave, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, BROKER/OWNER.    Phone: (214) 734-3863 

Exclusive Buyer Agent (the firm takes no seller listings - they specialize in buyers only).

DISCOUNT FOR CAARE homebuyers:  25%.  Also willing to work at a flat rate of $5,000.

e-mail:  alysse@helpubuyamerica.com  website:  http://www.helpubuyamerica.com

106 N. Denton Tap #210-227, Coppell, TX 75019

"Alysse is the founder and owner of HelpUBuy America. She has been working exclusively with home buyers since 1995. Although she has always represented buyers of real estate, she initially concentrated her efforts on real estate investors. Once she realized the intrinsic rewards associated with helping others find their dream home while simultaneously protecting their rights and saving them time and money, Alysse "made the switch" and now works almost exclusively with owner occupants.

Alysse works with all types of buyers, from first time home buyers to high-end buyers, to the bottom line conscious investor. She has assisted buyers in purchasing single family homes, townhomes, foreclosures, commercial property, for sale by owners, and in building new homes."  Taken from website.

*       EBA*  George F. West, SREA, MAI, SRA, CAE, CBA, EBA, SFR, HCRI-C.    Phone: (972) 490-6000

Exclusive Buyer Agent (the firm takes no seller listings - they specialize in buyers only).

DISCOUNT FOR CAARE homebuyers:  15-33%.  Also willing to work at a flat rate of $250 per hour.

e-mail:  geowest33@gmail.com or George@BuyersBestValue.com  website:  http://www.buyersbestvalue.com

14918 Grayport Drive, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75248

Houston

*       Stuart B. Scholer.   Cell: (832) 372-0434

DISCOUNT: PAYS 83% OF ENTIRE COMMISSION ON NEW CONSTRUCTION, 50-60% ON PRE-EXISTING HOMES AND 40% ON SHORT SALES.  LEARN MORE CLICK HERE.  

e-mail: Stuart.Scholer@gmail.com   website:  http://www.2-4-U.com

2323 S. Voss Road Ste #120, Houston, Texas 77057

Broker license #: 0544462  Stuart's license #: 0498891

"No... I didn’t say “up to” this or “up to” that! My Houston and all of Texas New Home Rebate starts at a minimum 2.5%*** and just goes up from there. The highest New Home Texas Rebate that I have ever paid is in the low 5% range. ***Unless the Builder is paying less than 3% commission (which I have never seen), your New Home Cash Back will be 2.5% of the purchase price of your New Texas Home."  Taken from website.

San Antonio

*      EBA*  David N. Kennedy, ABR, CEBA, CRS, e-PRO, LTG, Broker / Owner  Phone: (210) 545-4000  cell: (210) 771-8100

Exclusive Buyer Agent (the firm takes no seller listings - they specialize in buyers only).

DISCOUNT FOR CAARE homebuyers:  25%.

e-mail:  David@EBRI.INFO  website:  http://BuyersAgentSanAntonio.com

15530 Elm Park Dr., San Antonio, TX 78247-2905

"As a former State Certified Appraiser and Broker for 31 + years , I want you to be the most informed buyer and get the best possible deal on your home purchase." taken from website.