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The real estate landscape is shifting, and a new regulation now requires that buyers sign a Buyer Broker Agreement before an agent can show them a property. This change is designed to create transparency and ensure buyers understand the services they’re receiving. While this might seem like a big shift, in reality, it has had little effect on how transactions and the traditional buyer-agent relationship function.

What This Means for Buyers

Good agents have always been confident in earning their clients’ trust and didn’t require formal agreements before. Now that it’s mandatory, buyers working with experienced agents will find that little has changed—except that everything is now in writing. The best buyer’s agents still don’t charge retainers or…

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In today’s real estate market, many buyers struggle to understand the concept of After Renovation Value (ARV)—a crucial factor in making informed purchasing decisions. Too often, properties that require renovations are overlooked simply because they appear to need work. However, savvy buyers recognize that purchasing a home below market value and renovating it to their liking can lead to substantial financial gains.

Why Buying a Home in Need of Renovation Can Be a Smart Move

When a property is priced lower due to its condition, buyers have the opportunity to create equity almost immediately through strategic renovations. Instead of paying top dollar for a move-in-ready home—where equity starts at zero—buying a property that needs updates allows…

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