Category: Buyer’s Agent Basics

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NAR Settlement Impact on Buyers Agents and Buyers



September 2, 2024With the recent NAR Settlement shaking up the real estate world, it’s important to know how buyer’s agents get paid in Colorado. This settlement has changed commission rules, so buyers need to be clear on their options when choosing an agent. Usually, agents are paid through a commission at closing. For example, a top buyer’s agent in Colorado now includes a clause in their agreement....

Top 3 Differences Between buyer’s agent and a Traditional Agent



June 7, 2020buyer's agents Protect Buyers An exclusive buyer agent helps home buyers purchase the right home at the most reasonable price possible. A traditional real estate agent works to efficiently sell homes for the maximum price possible, protecting the interests of the home seller. Exclusive buyers agency was started to protect the interests of the buyer because the buyer is not protected as much as...

Closing a Home in Colorado



May 3, 2020I am a homeowner in Colorado and I love it! I can still remember how good it felt to have signed the check to finally pay for my home. And I can't explain the excitement I felt when I walked up and unlock the front door of my home as the owner. It was my first home! I was so glad to call it my own, did my first home improvement and I still live in it today! What Does Closing Mean in Real...

The buyer’s agent Fact Sheet



May 1, 2020These are brief answers to the most frequently asked questions in detail about buyer's agents. 1)      What is an exclusive buyers agent? An exclusive buyer’s agent is a professional who is solely dedicated to home buyers. They do not take home listings. They also work to buy homes and protect buyers, not sell homes, and protect sellers.  2)      Who pays the buyers agent? EBAs...

What does a Home Buyers Agent Do for You?



May 1, 2020Buying a home is a lot of work.  Working with a home buyers agent allowed me to focus on the important decision at hand. What does your agent do? Calls all of the listing agents so you don’t have to. Listing agents need to be called to schedule home viewings.  Each of these can be used as an opportunity to start a “sales pitch.”  It’s their job.   But, sales pitches make me...

What is a Buyer’s Agent Agreement?



May 1, 2020Buying a house in CO involves lots of forms & agreements designed to protect you (and the agent) If you decide to work with a with a buyer’s agent in Colorado, you will  be asked to sign a buyer’s agent agreement. A buyer agency agreement,  also known as a buyer representation agreement, is a contract between a home buyer and a real estate agent that outlines the terms & conditions...
Tips on finding the best real estate agent

Home Buying Tips



April 30, 2020It is very easy to get caught up in the excitement of a home purchase. Especially if you are trying to get in early on some of the remaining good deals.   Many areas still have some bargains. However, some of the markets are already 'hot' and are seeing very competitive bidding wars on diminished inventories.  Here are a few steps to take that will help keep you in the middle of the road. Get...