Buyers

First things first. Buying a home can be a stressful and trying time for even seasoned home buyers, but if you are unfamiliar with the area, or are buying during a personally stressful time it can be a nightmare. The most important thing to us is that we make the process a positive experience for you, and that you are happy with your new home at the end. 

The importance of excellent  representatives advocating for you is critical.  We have always worked hard for our buyers— utilizing our research and negotiation skills, our knowledge of the local market and creative problem solving to obtain the best end result for our hundreds of satisfied clients. 

Navigating changes in the industry

There have been many changes in the real estate industry the last few years—and there will probably be more to come! One change—real estate agents are now required to sign a buyer-broker agreement with their clients.  This agreement outlines how and how much agents will be compensated for their services. (A separate agency disclosure form detailing the duties of the agent to their buyer is already standard practice, but these duties may be in the buyer-broker agreement as well.) Buyer-broker agreements were already required in several states, but not in Arizona until August, 2024. 

The seller of a home may still offer a commission equal to the terms of the buyer-broker agreement to the buyer's agent, or a portion of that commission. In addition, a buyer may use a Seller Compensation Addendum to request that they do so. Further, if a buyer is requesting seller concessions (repairs, etc.) they may request that a portion be used for the buyer agent commission. This must be stated explicitly in the offer.  In these cases, the buyer would only owe the buyer's agent the shortfall of the agreed upon amount in the buyer-broker agreement. 

Rest assured that we are committed to transparency and are always ready to answer your questions and address any concerns you might have.

Let's talk

Let's talk about your new dream home! We know that you are busy! We can meet you at your current home, our office, or almost anywhere else that is convenient for you. Alternatively, we can also communicate via phone, text, email or video conference should your schedule or current location make an in-person meeting difficult.