08/17/2024
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All buyers looking to purchase any residential property MUST sign a โBuyer Representation Agreementโ before walking into a property.
Read that again, โMUST sign a โBuyer Representation Agreementโ before walking into a property.โ Not doing so could remove the Agent and Brokerage from the umbrella of the settlement. This could be grounds for termination of licensure.
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Starting August 17th, no REALTORยฎ will be able to unlock a door without you first signing the agreement. This is non-negotiable and is part of a legally binding settlement for all REALTORS. Doing so violates the settlement and removes that Agent and Brokerage from the settlement umbrella.
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The Buyer Representation Agreement is a contract between you, as the Buyer, and your REALTORยฎ. It outlines the details of your relationship, roles and responsibilities, and the REALTORโs compensation. The compensation/commission stated is the MAXIMUM amount your broker/agent can receive from the transaction. We can make this for one single home/property, a list of homes/properties, and/or for a region that you are looking for a home or property.
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It depends.
The agreement states that the Buyer is responsible for commissions; however, there are situations where others, including the Seller (Concessions) or the Listing Broker (Co Brokerage), may contribute to this fee/commission too. Reach out to your agent if you have questions about your specific scenario. No matter the scenario this is explained in detail in the Exclusive Buyers Agency Agreement and Multi Party Funding Disclosure forms.
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Historically, Sellers paid the Listing Broker a commission, which was then shared with the Buyerโs Broker (Co Brokerage). However, not all parties across the nation did this the same (Arkansas was doing so, thus not a big change here - simply more clarification) and this also led to a misunderstanding that โThe Seller pays the Buyerโs Agent,โ which isnโt entirely accurate. This misconception resulted in a class-action lawsuit, driving these changes. With the new NAR settlement, Agents/Brokers cannot advertise ANY compensation via the MLS, meaning Buyerโs Agents arenโt guaranteed compensation like before.
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The agreement will outline the termination process, so itโs crucial to interview and hire your Buyer Representation carefully. Read and Understand before you sign any document.
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1๏ธโฃ The length of the agreement is determined by you and your agentโit can be as short or as long as you both agree.
2๏ธโฃ Keep in mind that specifics can vary from state to state, so be sure to clarify the terms before signing.
3๏ธโฃ The agreement may be for one home or property or many homes or property or an entire region of a State. This is up to you (Buyer) and your chosen Agent.
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Choosing a professional REALTOR is more critical than ever to successfully close on your next property purchase. With August 17th now here, a lot of changes have happened behind the scenes. This new rule with the Buyer Representation Agreement is just one aspect of the NAR settlement, which is rapidly changing the real estate industry nationwide. Be sure to talk to any potential agent about their knowledge of the new rules and process.
