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What You Need to Know

In March 2024, in response to a pending lawsuit judgment against them, the National Association of Realtors® released a set of proposed policy and practice changes that will reframe the relationship between real estate professionals and buyers. To be clear, the industry’s fiduciary commitment to the best interests of clients hasn’t changed, but the way agents and buyer clients formalize professional relationships will.

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Changes to the Homebuying Experience

As a homebuyer, this proposed settlement means there will be some changes to your real estate experience:

1. Required Buyer Agreements

Prior to this settlement proposal, it was acceptable (though not widely practiced) for buyer’s agents to forge relatively informal, unwritten agreements with their clients regarding service. Following these proposed changes, buyers must sign a service agreement with a real estate professional in order to be shown homes. 

2. Buyer’s Agent Compensation

Prior to the proposed changes in the settlement, buyer’s agents were compensated via a cooperation agreement with the seller and seller’s agent facilitated by the multiple listing service. While this sort of cooperation is still allowed, the MLS is no longer allowed to coordinate it. Buyer’s agents will now be responsible for negotiating their own compensation with clients.

FAQ

As a homebuyer, these changes will require new, important conversations between you and your real estate professional. A buyer service agreement will formalize your agent’s fiduciary responsibility to you, further protecting your interests. It will allow the opportunity for real, transparent communication with your agent around compensation, offering you a clear understanding of the cost of services and how those services benefit you. 

These conversations will ultimately set buyers up for greater success in their transactions. More buyers will start the home search process with a clear understanding of their strategy, how their agent will support them, and what it will take to get to the closing table. 

Two major changes: First, compensation offers to buyer’s agents will no longer be displayed on the MLS, and the MLS won’t be allowed to facilitate commission cooperation between the buy and sell sides of transactions. Second, all buyers will be required to sign a buyer agreement with their agent outlining service terms, including commission requirements.

Yes. Luxury Presence has created a strategy guide for agents seeking advice on negotiating buy-side compensation. Get your copy of The Future of Buy-Side Compensation here

The best agents have shifted their thinking from the top line to the bottom line. They're obsessed with the client experience. They're taking action very quickly to level up the technology in their businesses because they understand it's the only way to deliver strong profitability and a world-class client experience.

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How I Work With Buyers

As my client, you can expect nothing but the highest level of service and counsel. I take my fiduciary commitment to you extremely seriously and believe that the best way to advocate for your best interests is through preparation. For each property my clients consider, I create a complete set of market research, potential pricing and offer strategies, contract negotiation tactics, and more.

Before the NAR lawsuit settlement proposal, some buyer’s agents were able to get away with doing the bare minimum. Thanks to assumed cooperation with the seller, they might get paid for simply showing up, unlocking doors, and pushing papers. 

While that was never my approach, it is now no longer the world we live in. As my client, you can rest assured that I will provide you with expert-level service and advice throughout our professional relationship.

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Third transaction with Patricia. Patricia takes a high degree of ownership throughout the listing and buying process. I've worked with Patricia on 3 properties. Great job each time, Patricia!
Third transaction with Patricia. Patricia takes a high degree of ownership throughout the listing and buying process. I've worked with Patricia on 3 properties. Great job each time, Patricia!
Eric
Patricia is more than a real estate agent. We have worked with Patricia Tabachuk on multiple transactions. She is thorough, knowledgeable, and a good communicator. We have so much confidence in her knowledge of what we want and need that we have purchased two properties without an on-site tour of the property. She has her finger on the pulse of who some of the best contractors, service people, etc are. She has always provided trustworthy references for electricians, plumbers, inspectors, contractors, etc. Patricia is more than a real estate agent; she is a long-term service provider.
Patricia is more than a real estate agent. We have worked with Patricia Tabachuk on multiple transactions. She is thorough, knowledgeable, and a good communicator. We have so much confidence in her knowledge of what we want and need that we have purchased two properties without an on-site tour of the property. She has her finger on the pulse of who some of the best contractors, service people, etc are. She has always provided trustworthy references for electricians, plumbers, inspectors, contractors, etc. Patricia is more than a real estate agent; she is a long-term service provider.
Beth
Straightforward and honest, I felt after meeting with her that we got along as far as being straight to the point and no nonsense. She always had a person she could recommend for any possible work or service that might need to be done.
Straightforward and honest, I felt after meeting with her that we got along as far as being straight to the point and no nonsense. She always had a person she could recommend for any possible work or service that might need to be done.
Cara
We couldn't have made Douglas our home without Patricia. We couldn't have made lovely Douglas our home without Patricia's attention to detail and super helpful area knowledge. We're so grateful to Patricia for being there for us with follow-up questions.
We couldn't have made Douglas our home without Patricia. We couldn't have made lovely Douglas our home without Patricia's attention to detail and super helpful area knowledge. We're so grateful to Patricia for being there for us with follow-up questions.
Karen
First-class realtor. My wife and I were looking for just the right getaway spot in Holland, MI. Patricia listened to our wish list and offered up several possibilities along with the one we decided to purchase. Any one of the choices met our needs; however, finding a spot on Lake Macatawa ended the search. Patricia handled the negotiations and closing with an out-of-state seller without a hitch. I highly recommend Patricia Tabachuk as a first-class realtor.
First-class realtor. My wife and I were looking for just the right getaway spot in Holland, MI. Patricia listened to our wish list and offered up several possibilities along with the one we decided to purchase. Any one of the choices met our needs; however, finding a spot on Lake Macatawa ended the search. Patricia handled the negotiations and closing with an out-of-state seller without a hitch. I highly recommend Patricia Tabachuk as a first-class realtor.
Larry
Very professional. I highly recommend Patricia; she made the sale of my house seamless. Patricia is very professional, timely, and easy to work with!
Very professional. I highly recommend Patricia; she made the sale of my house seamless. Patricia is very professional, timely, and easy to work with!
Josh
My experience was flawless. I will definitely be working with Patricia again.
My experience was flawless. I will definitely be working with Patricia again.
Franc
Great Communicator: Patricia was always in communication with us every step of the way. Did I mention patient? As first-time sellers, we had a lot of questions and uncertainties; however, Patricia always reassured me, took the time to explain, and was always there. I felt very comfortable and confident with Patricia as my agent
Great Communicator: Patricia was always in communication with us every step of the way. Did I mention patient? As first-time sellers, we had a lot of questions and uncertainties; however, Patricia always reassured me, took the time to explain, and was always there. I felt very comfortable and confident with Patricia as my agent
Natasha
Patricia was fantastic! Patricia was fantastic! This was our first experience buying a home, and we needed a lot of guidance and help throughout the process. Patricia made it easy, as she always made herself available to answer questions and offered her professional advice when we needed it. She is very friendly and knowledgeable, and we felt we could really trust her. It was a pleasure to work with Patricia, and we highly recommend her to anyone!
Patricia was fantastic! Patricia was fantastic! This was our first experience buying a home, and we needed a lot of guidance and help throughout the process. Patricia made it easy, as she always made herself available to answer questions and offered her professional advice when we needed it. She is very friendly and knowledgeable, and we felt we could really trust her. It was a pleasure to work with Patricia, and we highly recommend her to anyone!
John
Our next move is in Texas. Patricia has already offered for us to reach out and be put in contact with a fellow broker.
Our next move is in Texas. Patricia has already offered for us to reach out and be put in contact with a fellow broker.
Matt