Our team uses a Buyer Broker Agreement to formalize our relationship. It means that you are committed to buying a home and that you are committed to working with us.
It does not mean you have to buy a home.
Rather, it means that you want to and are serious about it. It also establishes a fiduciary duty to put your interests above all others, including our own.
In the past, buyers usually did not pay their buyer agent’s fee directly. Instead, it was included in the sales price, with the seller covering both agents' commission or compensation.
Realtor fees have become more transparent and openly negotiable.
What’s the bottom line? When you hire us, we sign a Broker Representation & Broker Compensation Agreement. This outlines our fiduciary duty to represent your best interests and establishes an exclusive relationship. It also lays out our compensation, aka how we get paid.
There are three potential ways a buyer’s agent can get paid:
Note that these options are not mutually exclusive. Click below for sample buyer agency forms to review at your pace.
At Danielle Lazier Real Estate, our mission is to help you buy the home you want in San Francisco at the best possible price and terms, with the least amount of stress.
It will not be stress-free. You are house-hunting and preparing to move. This can be a tough market. A lot of money is on the line. However, it can be organized, efficient and effective. And it can be collaborative. We will manage the process for you and help you streamline your search to focus on the best homes, on and off the market, that fit your needs and budget.
You’ve done your research. You’ve looked online to read agent reviews and check San Francisco listing agent track records and experience. You’ve asked friends and neighbors for recommendations. You have a gut sense of who you think is the best fit.
We care deeply about our clients and our commitment to exemplary results. Working with us should be a good fit for you.
If you feel our team is the right fit for you and you’d like to talk with Danielle to make sure, contact us today for your complimentary initial consultation.
