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Is there a realtor fee for a first time buyer?
Im finally ready to buy my first house, after 51 years! I know nothing about how.
Asked By Danielle R. | Lansdale, PA | 786 views | Working With An Agent | 2 years ago
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Marty & Abby Champagne
RE/MAX Market Place
Well...there is not, unless you want a buyer agency. All states are different. I live in Wisconsin and all agents do represent the sellers unless you have a buyer agency with them.
- 2 years ago
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Steven Hunt
Real Broker NY LLC
Typically the buyer agent fee is paid by the seller. Depends on the price range. Some agents a flat fee minimum. Usually the buyer pays the difference.
- 2 years ago
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Lindsey Stansbury
EXIT Real Estate Property Solutions
Congratulations Danielle! Whether you are looking for new construction or at re-sale homes, the seller pays the Real Estate Agent who assists you in finding a home. Have you connected with an Agent yet or would you like me to help you find someone great who specializes in your area?
- 2 years ago
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Jim Crawford
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
All fees and commissions in PA are negotiable. The Sellers side typically pays commissions but there are broker fees that could be on the buyers side.
- 1 year ago
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Rob Cerveny
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
the fee for the buyers agent time and experience is paid by the seller. You can certainly pay extra for good service.
- 2 years ago
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Karrie-Ann Versace
Coldwell Banker
There are no realtor fees for buyers all the realtor fees are paid for by the sellers. A good first step is to reach out to a good mortgage company and see what your buying power will be. Then you know exactly where you can start looking.
- 2 years ago
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Mason Bleasdell
Mark Martin and Co
To echo the others, no there are no realtor fees when buying. When you buy, the seller covers realtor costs to help offset how high some of the costs of buying can be for the buyer in obtaining a loan.
- 2 years ago
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Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group
Contact a seasoned agent preferably a buyer agent they will represent you!!! They should know of really good mortgage lenders, and programs that will benefit you and your buying process.
Congratulations being ready and able to purchase a home!!
- 2 years ago
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