Dear First-Time Home Buyers,
Buyer Broker on Demand Sincerity Realty Is Here For You!
HOMES-HOMES-HOMES FOR SALE ONLINE: In today’s real estate world of open Multiple Listing Service (MLS) you can go to any site to search and find a home. There’s Zillow, Redfin, Realtor, Homes, and all the thousands of other real estate sites to locate and find your home. Not only that, you have become well-informed about the world of online access to all the real estate information, including how to buy, how to sell, as well as the myriad caveats, what to do, what not to do, and who to do it with. You are also bombarded with commercials that say, “go with me, I’m on TV ads.”
FOUND A HOME HOW NOW TO FIND AN AGENT: Now that you’ve found a home online, what’s next? It can be pretty challenging to find an agent online. Do you choose by company, by the agent’s website, or by someone you know? Or do you contact the seller’s aka Listing Agent to present an offer for you, they call it a seller’s agent for a reason, they represent the seller. This is where my mission to advocate for first-time homebuyers takes hold, and what sets me apart from the rest. The questions become how do you know their reputation, how do you know they are reliable, and that you can trust them. How do you know they are experienced, qualified, and have your best interest at heart? As a broker-owner, I worked with all the top nationally recognized real estate companies. However, my need for a more personal, honest, and holistic client care approach gave birth to my company, Sincerity Realty, “Where Sincerity Has A Home.”
SINCERITY REALTY PUTTING I CARE OUT THERE: You don’t, for this reason, I am putting myself out there for you to find me. I am providing my services as a Buyer Broker on Demand. Sincerity Realty Is Here For you. And here’s why, Sincerity Realty® embodies a client-first approach to real estate, led by a 23-year veteran who brings transparency, integrity, and care to every transaction. As Broker-Owner, I have leveraged my A+ Better Business Bureau accreditation and a trusted reputation to guide hundreds of clients in achieving their dream of homeownership across the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. Through a holistic, faith-driven approach, we ensure the home-buying and selling experience is seamless, trustworthy, and stress-free. My client testimonials are not generic; they are heartfelt and sincere because I made a positive, life-changing difference in their lives, focusing on my mission and not a commission.
BEFORE WE START, I WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND THE NEW BUYER BROKER PROCESS:
For this blog, the two most significant changes that home buyers need to be cognizant of are the following:
Per the Department of Real Estate Publication, December 12, 2024, publication
“The settlement terms are extensive, but for this consumer alert, key terms include:
- The requirement that a buyer’s agent obtain a signed representation agreement with their buyer client.
- The agent must obtain the signed representation agreement prior to touring a property and the agreement must address compensation for the buyer’s agent.
- Whatever compensation the buyer’s agent and buyer agree upon shall serve as the maximum amount that the agent may receive for brokerage services from any source with respect to that representation.
Coming January 2025 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
In addition to the nationwide settlement, the California Legislature recently passed Assembly Bill (AB) 2992, which was signed by the Governor on September 24, 2024. Effective January 1, 2025, all buyers’ agents in California will be required to sign a buyer-broker representation agreement with their buyer clients as soon as practicable, but no later than the execution of the buyer’s offer to purchase real property.”
Are You Ready to Move Forward?: When you reach that point, I can explain the process and its nuances. Please note that the buyer broker agreement has always been in place, but it is now a mandatory form that you, as a buyer, must complete. Don’t let it scare you, for we can always include in the offer that you can ask the seller to cover the commission, whereby, and large, they still do. The only difference is that it’s no longer a given; the buyer must be willing to enter into a compensation agreement if the seller chooses not to provide the commission. Alternatively, you can move on until you find a seller willing to do so. Everything is negotiable, and you also have a cancellation clause if you decide not to proceed. However, understanding the new 2025 laws is crucial to agency practice and setting clear expectations. Most important takeaway is that the seller providing the commission is not a given any longer, and the buyer broker agreement is puts that to pen.
Buyer Broker on Demand Sincerity Realty Is Here For You: What you need to know is that I don’t look at my clients as hot dogs to place in my commission bun. I operate with integrity, and being smart with a heart has helped over 100 first-time homebuyers find the stability, security, and equity that comes with buying a home. Where heartwarming and satisfied clients have returned to me 10 and 20 years after their first transaction with me.
If you find a home in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, I offer my services as your Buyer Broker on Demand. Sincerity Realty Is Here For You. Mary Ann Cadorna, Broker-Owner of Sincerity Realty. 23-year Veteran Agent, A+ Rated Better Business Bureau, 5 Star Rated, Cityof.com Premier Service Award recipient for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
My Clients Say It Best https://sincerityrealty.com/testimonials/
Sincerely yours,
Call me: 628-888-9078
Mary Ann Cadorna DRE 01345274
Broker-Owner Sincerity Realty
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