Redfin
You don't directly pay for it but the seller has already accounted for that. You can technically buy a house without agent but I would not recommend it unless you know the process well. Find an agent who gives rebate from their commissions. Not every state allows it though..
All the answers saying that the seller pays for it don't understand how economics work. Yes the seller pays for it, but you pay the seller an increased value on the home because he needs to pay the agent. The fee is passed on you. The agent thing is a huge mafia with skin in the game trying to convince you that they are needed. Read freakonomics. There is a while chapter that explains why it's bullshit
While your correct, the initial price that the house is listed at by the seller includes the cost of paying the agent so if you go into it agentless you need to negotiate down the price based on that
Yes. It is part of your bid. And will definitely be taken into account by the seller
I prefer Redfin as an in between. I do want an agent to help through some things such as helping me understand disclosures, human interactions negotiation, another opinion on things that I don’t understand as well such as materials for the roof, floors, etc. I think a real estate agent is less useful now than years ago, but I don’t think they’re completely useless.
In Seattle I am not sure, but in bay area they are essentially useless
Dm me for a referral to an agent. Unless you have a strong knowledge of the real estate business contracts can get dicey. My agent helped with closing costs from their own pocket and negotiated a free fridge and washer/dryer from seller.
A free fridge and washer dryer . Probably worth 1k max. Good job there negociating on what matters... It's pocket change compared to the 30k he makes out of a transaction
Nothing wrong with compensating someone for a job that they completed well....websites and DIY house hunting can only take you so far. Competition is fierce be prepared to be rejected a lot and inventory is at an all time low while prices continue to go up. It's a tough market and it's much easier with an agent. Good luck op 👍
If you need to ask this as a buyer to try to save money as a buyer... You need an agent.
Biggest purchase of your life and you're doing it without professional help 🤦🏻♂️ You don't even fix your 30k car yourself mate, why would you do a 1 mil purchase all by yourself without external help?
Because it costs 6%. The math is quite simple. If you think you can save 6% by doing it yourself then go for it. Your comment is a typical example of what the agents lobby want you to believe. They are publishing articles and doing a lot of PR around that. It's a fear based business.
^^^^this
You don’t pay for it. So use an agent. More importantly, use a Redfin agent and get a cut of the commission.
https://shopprop.com/ try this they charge fixed amount not percentage of the selling price
I decided to take your advice , Rob was helpful thanks ! The most he charges you would be $5k in the Bay Area
You are not paying it. It's seller paying. You can find some agent to give partial refund. But services of good agent can potentially let you win house you want or negotiate reduction in prices based on inspection report.