Buy A Home

Buyers have unique priorities and needs. That’s why we offer a flexible range of compensation structures.

OPTION 1

Broker Credit

Spicer’s fee is 2% of the sale price. Any compensation we negotiate with the seller in excess of 2% will be credited back to you at closing. So if a seller agrees to pay Spicer 2.5% of the sale price, you will keep the difference as a credit.  Remember, compensation is negotiable. Check out our compensation calculator below to calculate your credit.

OPTION 2

$495 Hourly Fee

Spicer’s fee is based on a $495 per hour rate for professional services. Our average hours billed per transaction is about twenty-five. We negotiate a 2.5% closing cost credit for you with the seller which often pays much more then our our fee. You keep the balance as credit. Check out our compensation calculator below to calculate your credit.

OPTION 3

Classic Compensation

When you want to see a listing we’ll prepare a short term buyer agency agreement requesting a 2.5% fee. You are responsible for paying us the fee at closing. But we’ll work hard to negotiate an offer in your behalf that commits the seller to pay the 2.5% at closing. Check out our compensation calculator below to calculate your credit.

Compare Options

Broker Credit Option #1

Calculation based on 2.5% fee

Broker Credit Option #2

Calculation based on 2.5% fee

Broker Credit Option #3

Calculation based on 2.5% fee

$395 Broker admin fee paid only at settlement

Our Pledge To You

We pledge to provide you with a high level of customer service, negotiation skills and market knowledge. As your buyer broker Spicer Real Estate will:

  • Listen to you
  • Help define your housing goals
  • Counsel you on financing options
  • Update you on new listings
  • Show you the homes you want to see
  • Provide market analysis
  • Prepare the contract offer
  • Present and negotiate your offer
  • Guide you through the mortgage process
  • Guide you through the inspections
  • Attend settlement and the final walk through with you
 

Know Your Options

Buyers have unique needs and priorities. At Spicer, we offer compensation options so you can choose what works best for you. Many buyers don’t understand Realtor compensation.

They think sellers pay the all the compensation to the Realtors. But in fact, buyers pay by way of the sale price. In other words, if your agent expects a 3% fee the seller must account for that when negotiating a sale price with you. If your agent lowers his/her fee, the seller will have more flexibility on price.

But having a skilled buyer’s agent who represents you does have benefits.

They know the market and can help you maneuver through all aspects of the transaction. Ask yourself this question: What’s the value of having a buyer’s agent? Smart buyers consider their options carefully before signing a buyer broker agreement.