Neighborcity donated their web traffic to CAARE.org

CAARE is the ONLY non-profit charity dedicated to consumer protection in the real estate brokerage industry. Welcome!

CAARE is a public charity (501(c)3)

Here you will learn:

    • How to negotiate commissions with buyer and seller Realtors.
    • How to negotiate terms of representation with Realtors.
    • How to avoid dual and designated agency.
    • How to select independent businesses like inspection, lenders and title companies that are not affiliated with your other service providers.
    • How to avoid many of the common tricks and traps of the residential brokerage industry.

 

Neighborcity.com was a great consumer-friendly business that was innovative and challenged the real estate industry. The owner of that firm now runs a web design firm (click here for Ventive) that donated this new website to our charity.

More to come…

Ways to be Protected as a Buyer & Seller

CAARE exists to help consumers negotiate fees and contract terms in order to help them save money and better protect themselves. Consider interviewing some of the below service providers that we believe offer savings and better protection. We have compiled this list through research and only those vendors with a CAARE member emblem have made a donation to us.

Exclusive Buyer Brokers

Agents who ONLY represent buyers and never engage in dual agency. Also known as “EBA’s” (Exclusive Buyer Agents).

Buyer Brokers Who Rebate

Buyer agents do not work for free! Use our free service to find a buyer broker who will share part of their fee with you. Many highly qualified agents offer full service and pay rebates.

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.

How Brokers Get Paid

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Consumer Alerts

Highly relevant anti-consumer practices that could impact you next time you are buying or selling a house.

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Important News

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”