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Consumer Guides

NOTE: Consumer guides do not constitute any change in policy. Real estate professionals must ensure they market properties consistent with relevant REsides rules and educate sellers on the choices available.

  • Why am I being asked to sign a written buyer agreement? Covers recent practice changes when it comes to working with a real estate professional as a home buyer. Download pdf​​​

  • Open Houses and Written Agreements: Covers what buyers need to know about touring homes, attending open houses and when a written buyer agreement is needed. Download pdf

  • What veterans need to know about buying a home: Financing for veterans and options available to veteran buyers in their homebuying process. Download pdf

  • Offers of Compensation: Covers the process and options available for offering compensation to a buyer’s agent and the reasons why this may be a compelling option for sellers to consider when marketing their property. Download pdf

  • Negotiating Written Buyer Agreements: Covers what home buyers should expect when negotiating a written buyer agreement with an agent. Download pdf

  • Listing Agreements: Covers what home sellers need to know about listing agreements.        Download pdf

  • Steps Between Signing and Closing on a Home: Covers what happens once a purchase agreement is signed. Download pdf

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