Do I really need a realtor to buy a house?
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… and 8 more of the questions we get asked on repeat.
How does commission-free home buying work? Walk me through the home-buying process and what it looks like to work with you.
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Our process is simple:
- Take the home-buying assessment. It’s our most used free resource ever, and for good reason– it’ll walk you through your next steps and tell you exactly what you need to get started on your home-buying journey.
- Use the cost savings calculator to see how much you’ll save.
- Our team of vetted experts will reach out and guide you all the way to home-buying day.
- Seal and the deal (and get your keys!)
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Typical closing costs include title fees, taxes (transfer + property), lender costs, and realtor commission fees. When you work with us you fully eliminate realtor commissions.
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We get paid out of the title fees that you are already required to pay at closing. So you get expert help and guidance throughout the home buying process, without adding an extra layer of cost. If you think that makes us the no-brainer option, you’re right.
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Unlike platforms like Zillow or Redfin that might be helpful for searching for homes and finding basic details, Res/Direct helps you with every step.
If you’re confident in finding your property, we’ll take you the rest of the way.
We offer a full suite of solutions that’ll help you:
If you’re confident in finding your property, we’ll take you the rest of the way.
We offer a full suite of solutions that’ll help you:
- See how much you can save when you’re not paying pesky commission fees.
- Find out all the details about your property.
- Draft offer letters to the home you’re interested in purchasing.
- Discover how much money you need for closing.
- And officially close the deal alongside one of our title experts.
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We have real estate attorneys at-the-ready to help you navigate what can often be complex legal requirements. They’ll handle all contracts and legal documents, ensuring everything is accurate and compliant.
These things are rarely written in plain English, so we’d never leave you to your own devices to figure it out.
These things are rarely written in plain English, so we’d never leave you to your own devices to figure it out.
I have 0 real estate background and this is my first time buying a house… Do I really need a realtor?
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Nope. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know so you’ll be able to navigate the process confidently and with ease. You’ll be skipping the realtor, without skipping education and guidance.
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There are new NAR commission rules you should be aware of.
Under the 2024 NAR commission changes, buyers are now responsible for paying their agent's fees (not sellers!) This means if you’re purchasing a home, you can expect to pay an additional 2-3% which adds up extremely quickly.
Res/Direct eliminates this burden by offering a no-realtor solution, saving you thousands of dollars while still providing expert guidance.
Under the 2024 NAR commission changes, buyers are now responsible for paying their agent's fees (not sellers!) This means if you’re purchasing a home, you can expect to pay an additional 2-3% which adds up extremely quickly.
Res/Direct eliminates this burden by offering a no-realtor solution, saving you thousands of dollars while still providing expert guidance.
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With the new NAR commission rules (see question above) buyers are required to pay real estate agent commission fees, not sellers.
So if you were to buy a home for $400k, you can expect to pay 3% to your buyer’s agent. This is an additional $12k just for out of pocket costs.
Most people don’t have an extra 12 grand, so coming up with this money would likely mean taking it away from their down-payment, which can put their loan, and therefore their ability to buy the home, at risk.
So if you were to buy a home for $400k, you can expect to pay 3% to your buyer’s agent. This is an additional $12k just for out of pocket costs.
Most people don’t have an extra 12 grand, so coming up with this money would likely mean taking it away from their down-payment, which can put their loan, and therefore their ability to buy the home, at risk.
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Buying a home involves several steps and isn’t always straightforward.
If your car broke down you could fix it yourself, but isn’t it so much easier to take it to a mechanic who has expertise and specialized knowledge?
You turn to the pros with the know-how and experience to guide you, and buying a home is no different.
If your car broke down you could fix it yourself, but isn’t it so much easier to take it to a mechanic who has expertise and specialized knowledge?
You turn to the pros with the know-how and experience to guide you, and buying a home is no different.
