In an ever-evolving real estate landscape, staying informed is crucial for home buyers and sellers—and one group is making it easier for everyone. Explore the new National Association of Realtors® consumer guides designed for Realtors to share with clients.
About the new “Consumer Guide” series
The new National Association of Realtors® consumer guides are single-page documents crafted to simplify complex information, ensuring consumers have the resources to make informed decisions. For use by Realtors, the informative documents cover the recent practice changes that took effect in August.
Covering a range of topics so far, the NAR® plans to provide additional guides in the future.
The six guides
Currently, there are six National Association of Realtors® consumer guides available as PDFs, including:
Why Am I Being Asked to Sign a Written Buyer Agreement?
Summarizes what buyers should know about working with a real estate agent since the policy changes.
Open Houses and Written Agreements
Explains what buyers need to know about attending an open house, touring homes and when a written buyer’s agreement is necessary.
Realtors’® Duty To Put Client Interests Above Their Own
Condenses NAR’s Code of Ethics that all Realtors® must adhere to and their ethical duties to act in their client’s best interests.
What Veterans Need To Know About Buying a Home
Reviews how the NAR promotes access to financing for veterans and highlights available options for veteran buyers during the home buying process.
Recaps the process and options for offering compensation to a buyer’s agent to attract buyers and explains why sellers should consider this option when marketing their property.
Negotiating Written Buyer Agreements
Shares what home buyers should know when negotiating a written buyer agreement with a Realtor®.
Summary
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