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Exclusive Buyer Brokers
Agents who ONLY represent buyers and never engage in dual agency. Also known as “EBA’s” (Exclusive Buyer Agents).
Independent Title Companies
Companies those are not affiliated with Realtors, builders, lenders or attorneys. Decision making & prices that are not inappropriately influenced.
Discount Seller Brokers
Real estate commissions are far too expensive. We have compiled a list of brokers who will sell your house for less.
Attorneys
Attorneys who are not affiliated with Realtors, builders, lenders or attorneys. Decision making and prices that are not inappropriately influenced.
Navigating Buyer Broker Contracts: Empowering Consumers with Better Terms
When entering into a buyer broker agreement, it’s crucial to understand the terms and conditions laid out in the contract. These contracts can often contain provisions that may not be in the best interest of the buyer. To help consumers make informed decisions, Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate (CAARE) offers insights and suggestions for … Continue reading “Navigating Buyer Broker Contracts: Empowering Consumers with Better Terms”
How Consumers Will Benefit From the New Realtor Fee Structure
Changes in the way Realtor fees are determined should save consumers billions in real estate commissions. For the first time ever, buyers can negotiate the fee of their buyer agent. If brokerage fees are lower, more sellers will be able to afford to sell and the pool of homes for sale should increase. In the … Continue reading “How Consumers Will Benefit From the New Realtor Fee Structure”
Consumer Friendly Contracts: Compensation Suggestions
New Guidelines Just Released CAARE is thrilled to release the first draft of our model compensation language for consumers hiring Buyer or Seller Brokers. This is the beginning of a series focusing on Realtor fee agreements, which have often been unfairly standardized, making it hard for consumers to negotiate terms. Key Points Of Our Compensation … Continue reading “Consumer Friendly Contracts: Compensation Suggestions”
Our primary mission is to educate consumers about the inequities of the residential real estate brokerage industry. One of the ways we do this is by promoting vendors who we believe are helping consumers save money and providing better representation. Please do check out our section on service providers. We do not recommend any of these as none of them have been vetted out. However, we believe this may be a good starting place to learn about alternative services.