Tami Stafford Realty Group License #206089

12/03/2025

What do you think?

U.S. homebuyers will start to get some relief in 2026, with affordability improving as income growth outpaces home-price growth. Next year will mark the beginning of a long, slow recovery for the housing market.

06/14/2025

03/23/2025

12/21/2024

Renting VS Buying

11/01/2024

Celebrating my 1st year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

08/22/2024

Just to sad of an event. We need to be cautious out there when showing property to Strangers. Remember everyone is a strange when it comes to showing property. Be safe Realtors. Your life depends on it.

York Regional Police say the burned human remains that were found in Parry Sound have been identified as those from a missing Ontario real estate agent.

08/07/2024

‼️ATTENTION BUYERS‼️
On August 17th, all buyers currently looking to purchase a home, MUST sign a "Buyer Representation Agreement"- prior to walking into a property.

✅ 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 Is Now Law). This form also spells out what broker commission are to be paid by you and/or the seller. Whatever commission is on this agreement is the MAXIMUM commission your broker/agent can receive out of the transaction.

✅ I HAVE TO PAY COMMISSION?
Well yes…but actually maybe no… 🤔
With the new NAR ruling going into effect, advertising cooperating broker and buyer broker commissions will now be BANNED on the MLS.
So, now when your agent shows you a home it must be in writing 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 have have been preparing for these changes for quite some time and I AM READY to help you navigate any questions you may have to continue to assist in your path forward to home ownership.

05/22/2024

What is a must have in your dream home?

05/16/2024

Come see it in person! Saturday May 18 from 11 am to 2 pm. Click on the image to see all the listing details, or contact me directly if you'd like to learn more.