Broker Toolkit
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What the NAR Settlement Means for Homebuyers and Sellers
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179 Ways Agents Who Are REALTOR® Are Worth Every Penny
Here's a look at all the things — big and small — that an agent who is a REALTOR® may do to help clients when buying and selling a home.
You know you earn every penny you get when you sell a home. This list can help you show your customers exactly what you do to help them buy or sell their home.
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105 More Ways REALTORS® Are Worth Every Penny of Their Compensation
Here's a look at all the things — big and small — that an agent who is a REALTOR® may do to help clients when buying and selling a home.
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Consumer Guides
- Written Buyer Agreements - When searching for a home, you will be asked to sign a written buyer agreement after you’ve chosen the real estate professional you want to work with.
- Open Houses and Written Agreements - Real estate professionals nationwide will require a written agreement prior to touring a home. But what if you are just attending an open house?
- Put Client Interests Above Their Own - NAR's Code of Ethics means that a REALTOR® cannot provide representation in a way that puts their own interests ahead of their clients' interests.
- What Veterans Need To Know about Buying a Home - REALTORS® are committed to helping ensure the unique needs of veterans and active servicemembers are met following new real estate practice changes.
- Offers of Compensation - Here's what to know about a seller or agent offering to compensate another agent for bringing a buyer to successfully close the transaction.
- Negotiating Written Buyer Agreements - Here's what to know about negotiating an agreement for services and compensation with an agent who is a REALTOR®.
- Seller Concessions - Home sellers may choose to offer concessions to attract buyers or close a deal. Find out if this approach is right for you.
- Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) - When buying or selling a home, your agent may use an MLS to find homes for sale or market your property. Here's what you need to know.
- Fair Housing - Consumers and agents all have rights and responsibilities to promote a home buying or selling process free from discrimination.
- Listing Agreements - One of the first things you'll do when selling your home is negotiate and sign a listing agreement with your agent.
- Questions to Ask a Buyer's Agent - If you’re ready to buy a home, you should feel empowered to find and work with the agent who is the best fit for your needs.
- Questions to Ask a Seller's Agent - If you’re ready to sell your home, you should feel empowered to find and work with the agent who is the best fit for your needs.
- Buying Your First Home - You’re ready to find your first home. Find out where to begin and what resources are available to you as you embark on your homeownership journey.
- Mortgages and Financing - An agent who is a REALTOR® can help you learn about options for finding a loan that will help you pay for your new home over time.
- Steps Between Signing and Closing - Once you sign a purchase agreement on your new home, there are still several steps to complete before you can finalize—or “close”—the transaction.
- Agency and Non-Agency Relationships - When buying or selling a home, agency and non-agency relationships with real estate professionals vary by state law and offer different options.
- The Appraisal Process - If you are financing your home purchase, you will likely be required to get a home appraisal as one of the steps between signing and close.
- Home Inspections - Between signing and close, a buyer may have a home inspected to ensure it is in good condition and safe for a new owner.
- Homeowners Insurance - Understanding homeowners insurance is essential for anyone looking to purchase a home.
- Flood Insurance - Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the U.S. A licensed insurance agent can advise you on how to protect your assets.
- Fire Damage and Policy Coverage - Most homeowners insurance policies cover fire damage. Some may limit coverage if your risk is higher. Here's what you need to know about understanding your coverage.
- Preparing to Sell Your Home - Here are common considerations as you prepare your home for listing and viewing by potential buyers. An agent who is a REALTOR® can guide you.
- What Goes Into Pricing Your Home - An important question to ask your agent is how to determine your home's listing, or asking, price. Here is what sellers should know about home pricing.
- Escrow and Earnest Money - Between signing and closing, homebuyers typically deposit money into an escrow account. An agent who is a REALTOR® can help advise you on how to keep your deposits safe.
- Preparing for Homeownership - Whether you are a first-time buyer or planning your next move, here's what prospective buyers should know to prepare for the home purchase process.
- Property Taxes - Property taxes are a reality of homeownership. An agent who is a REALTOR® can help connect you with a tax expert in your area, but here are the basics.
- Seller Disclosures - Home sellers must disclose certain characteristics of the property to buyers. An agent who is a REALTOR® can help you understand why and what you need to disclose.
- Marketing Your Home - Once you decide to sell your home, your agent will work with you to determine the best strategy to reach potential buyers and attract strong offers.
- Homeowners Associations - In many housing markets, HOAs and other community associations can be a part of the homebuying (and owning) experience. Here’s what buyers should know.
- Navigating Multiple Offers - When your home is on the market, you may receive offers from multiple interested buyers. Here's how to determine which one is best for you.
