

5,770,641
Praful,
Having fear of getting what you need for a successful transaction may be an indicator that you are in the wrong business. You cannot be fearful in real estate, A
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Troy Erickson AZ Realt...
Chandler, AZ
530,810
When I use, Buyer Agency Agreements, I always discuss how I will be paid.
It is much more common for me to act as a consultant for someone in another country and then I discuss whether I will receive a referral from an agent or whether I will be charging my client a consulting fee and how much it will be.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Gary Coles (Internatio...
Las Vegas, NV
5,543,670
For the most part, have not had a problem with Buyer's Agency, and only once did it become a problem and only because they were from a state that usually did not sign these.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
3,071,039
As the author of some of those recent questions here's what we do.
1. We always use a Buyer Broker Agreement.
2. The amount we stipulate as our minimum compensation is equal to what we offer as co-broke on our listings (the Seller approves that amount).
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
4,720,194
There is no reason not to be upfront in discussing compensation. We should not be ashamed of the fact that we don't work for free. If you go to a lawyer or an accountant or a doctor, they will tell you their fees up front.
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
2,538,521
Good morning Praful. Why would anyone be afraid to share how much they are going to be paid?
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,113,112
I discuss agency and what I offer, they sign something saying they understand. I do not make them sign a BBA, I earn their loyalty and have them sign it at the time they are making an offer.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,224,267
I do discuss with my buyers how I get paid. I don't charge a success fee. If the situation came up where no commission was being paid on a property, I would have that discussion with my buyers.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,683,406
That's part of the first conversations with the client.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,573,320
Normally my compensation is from the co-broke, but when it's too low, I ask buyers for commission, they have only agreed once. But then they didn't want to see the listing either.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,987,776
Most of the time the co-broke is acceptable and I get 95% of my buyers to sign a buyer agency agreement. I cannot think of but maybe one time in 35 years that I was disappointed with the compensation.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,986,056
This is a very important issue to bring up right away
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,957,261
Not sure how anyone can be a successful buyers agent if they are afraid to talk about an exclusive buyers agent agreement.
Your clients do expect to pay you, and there is no shame in sharing this info with them.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
617,785
Praful,
Co-broker commission here is very predictable. I explain that the seller has committed to pay the listing agent and listing agent through the MLS will pay me. Never a problem.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,157,535
The Buyer Representation Agreement or Buyer Customer Service Agreement has clauses to deal with the compensation issue. I explain how the compensation works.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,442,675
Yes, I do discuss it, and at the end of closing, while we are still in the room by ourselves I show them my check and thank them, because they gave it to me.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,466,057
Praful Thakkar Buyer Broker Agreements are mandatory in my State. This gives an opportunity to talk about compensation should the seller not pay a fee. It is discussed as part of the BBA.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,770,026
I don't look at the Buyer Agency Agreement as 'how I get paid' as much as I look at it as a loyalty agreement that sets the expectations of both parties (myself and the buyer). While I would like to get $xxxx on every sale, I know that in the long run it all evens out.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,689,654
We merely identify that the seller pays us. Amounts should make no difference, however, if asked specifically; we do disclose.
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Troy Erickson AZ Realt...
Chandler, AZ
4,433,865
1,625,516
I don't talk how much I make with buyers unless they ask me how do they pay me. If this comes up I simply explain how real estate works in NM.
951,163
Praful - I get paid through the co-broke, and my job is to find my clients the best home for them. It has nothing to do with how much money I will make on the transaction.
If the co-broke is virtually nothing, then that is what I will get paid, but when the co-broke is more than a typical percentage (or the listing agent is offering a bonus) I don't complain about that either.
I use buyer broker agreements, but I don't discuss with the buyer how much I SHOULD be paid because it is the selling brokerage that pays me.
4,799,925
231,174
im sure glad we dont have to deal with that much out here...99% of listings are 2.5>3.0 each end. sometimes more. no need for those discussions
3,857,277
7,296,474
Full disclosure and a complete explanation of the process is a very good policy. Avoiding surprises and unknowns is good for relationships.
4,098,616
This is not the first topic of conversation as it is more important for me to gain a repor and show value first...
5,581,880
4,523,990
Regardless of the co-op compensation I would never expect a buyer to pay my commission. I explain that when I go over the buyers rep; however no buyer rep I will not work with them.
1,472,478
My commission for the most part is co-broke; occasionally with a buyers agreemant part or all may come from the buyer.
#2 Use buyers agreement
#3 It is didcussed twice; once at the first meeting and then when making an offer.