Learn More about What It’s really like to Work with a Realtor
By Jason Boone
Working with a Bend Oregon Realtor is important if you want to buy a home, condo, town home or property because, a qualified and licensed Real Estate Agent will save you the time, money and the hassle of searching for a property yourself.
Although working with a Real Estate professional is essential many people let the fear of paying their Realtor’s commission stop them from taking the first step in the home buying process.
In today’s post I will break down who really pays the Realtor’s commission, what you can expect when working with a Bend Oregon Realtor and so much more:
Commission Breakdown
Did you know that when it when it comes to your Realtor’s commission you’re not the person who will be paying your Realtor once you buy a home?
Your Realtor’s commission will paid to them by the Sellers Agent.
They will typically split their commission with the Buyer’s Agent and pay your Real Estate Professional up to 4 percent of their 7 percent commission which they will receive from the sale of the home.
Hiring a Bend Oregon Realtor
To get started with hiring a Bend Oregon Realtor you will most likely be asked to sign an Exclusive Buyers Agent Agreement because, this agreement will do the following in your relationship with your Realtor:
- Commits you to working with your Realtor for 30 or more days. The term of the agreement can be negotiated before signing.
- Gives your Realtor peace of mind because, they will know that you are a serious buyer before they meet to show you a home.
Planning On Buying In Bend? Contact Me
To view homes for sale across Bend contact me, Jason Boone, Principal Broker with Duke Warner Realty | Skjersaa Group, and long-time Bend Oregon Realtor, by calling me at (541) 383-1426 or click here to contact me through my website.