The Bonano Team

08/12/2024

🏠ATTENTION HOME BUYERS🏠
On August 17th, all buyers looking to purchase a home, MUST sign a "Buyer Representation Agreement"- prior to opening any 🚪 door.
✅ JUST SHOW ME THE HOUSE!!
Starting August 17th, NO REALTOR will be able to unlock a door without you first signing the agreement 🤯 This will be non-negotiable for any person with a Realtor designation.
✅ Wait…WHAT DO I HAVE TO SIGN??
The agreement between buyer and Realtor is a Buyers Representation Agreement, the contract between you and that realtor stating you will be using them to buy a home and breaking down the roles, duties and responsibilities owed to you by your agent etc. This form also spells out what broker compensations are to be paid by you and/or the seller. Whatever compensation is on this agreement is the MAXIMUM compensation your broker/agent can receive out of the transaction.
✅ I HAVE TO PAY A COMMISSION?
Well yes…but actually maybe no… 🤔
With the new NAR ruling going into effect, advertising cooperating broker and buyer broker compensations will now be BANNED on the MLS.
So, now when your agent shows you a home, they may likely not have any idea if they are going to get paid from the transaction. Commissions are always negotiable of course, and there are a number of ways your agent can get paid. By the seller either in the form of direct compensation to Buyer brokerage or as a form of concession/credit to buyer. In some cases, the buyer will be paying the commission for their agent out of pocket and this will be spelled out in the buyer's representation agreement.
✅ HIRE A PROFESSIONAL AGENT
Selecting an agent when buying a home is an important decision.
August 17th is approaching a lot of changes will happen behind-the-scenes. This new rule with a buyer representation agreement is just one facet of the NAR ruling which will change the landscape of how real estate is sold in the United States. 🇱🇷
✅ ALIGNMENT & COMMUNICATION
Now, more so than ever, aligning yourself with a full-time professional realtor will be vitally important for the success of your home purchase.
- I copied and pasted from Leon Castro because he made this excellent post.

03/06/2024

Congratulations Lindsey and Cameron on selling your home! 🎉🏡 Thank you for entrusting me with the sale of your home! It's been a pleasure working with both of you every step of the way. Here's to a successful sale and exciting new chapters ahead!

04/21/2021

Who’s in the mood for some living room decor makeover? A simple, inexpensive, and fun Spring decor idea for your living room is to replace throw pillows. Yes! You’ll notice a big difference 😉

✔️Throw pillows are an easy way to accessorize and brighten a room
✔️Mix and match colors and textures, and blend different groupings
✔️Swap out cozy velvet pillows for lighter textures like cotton

How do you plan on reviving your living room decor this spring?

04/13/2021

Are there any factors that can make your home unsellable? You bet! In this series, I will focus on the most common reasons homes don’t sell and how you can fix it!

🗝 Reason #1: Looking at your home Through a Seller’s Eyes Instead of a Buyer’s Eyes

With so many home search sites out there such as Zillow, sellers will often look at the site’s estimates and average them out to get a list price for their home. The problem with these methods is that they are inconsistent. Sometimes these estimates come out too high, sometimes too low.

My recommendation is to look at the current competition in your area, what similar properties have recently sold, and in what direction the market is heading. Call me today for your free market analysis 281-300-4694.

04/12/2021

04/10/2021

Selling your home comes with a lot more emotional baggage than, say, putting your old headphones up for sale on Craigslist. As much as this is a financial decision, it’s also a personal one! Before you put your house on the market, do the emotional work.

🗝 Walk through your home and talk about old memories
🗝 Reflect on how the house has served its purpose (for however long you lived there)
🗝 Reminisce about how you loved living here with your spouse, children, and family members
🗝 Think about what life beyond this sale will be and whether you’re happy with that picture.

Are you thinking of selling? It would be my absolute pleasure to discuss your options with you ☎️ (281) 300-4694

04/06/2021

What’s the most exciting thing about buying a new home?????

a) A room with a view
b) Historically low-interest rates
c) New furniture
d) Your Landlord Fired!

Whatever answer suits you best, remember…. it costs you $0.00 to hire Me as your buyer’s agent!
👱‍♀️Jennifer Bonano
📲281-300-4694
✉[email protected]

04/02/2021

I hope everyone has a great Good Friday!

02/23/2021

Have you checked your credit report lately 👀? Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion are offering FREE weekly online reports through April 2021! Access yours ASAP and make sure your personal information, accounts, and inquiries are accurate.

How often do you read your credit report?

08/20/2020

Its a sellers market! With low interest rates and homes selling in record days there is not enough inventory for the buyers. If your on the fence about selling now or later. Give me call to discuss your options 281-300-4694
"Buying and Selling with Integrity, Dedication & #1 Customer Service"

08/15/2020

Now this is one GRAND bedroom, don't you think? What's your favorite part of this room?