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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”

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