home buying FAQS

HOW ARE REAL ESTATE AGENTS PAID?

Customarily, the seller will offer a fee to the Realtor who helps market and sell the home and a fee to the Realtor who assists the buyer with the purchase. Usually, this fee is a percentage of the sales price. So, Realtors working with buyers are typically paid a success fee at closing by the seller. A buyer will typically not directly pay for the Realtor's services.

HOW CAN I MAKE SURE THAT I DON'T OVERLOOK A PROPERTY FOR SALE THAT MEETS MY NEEDS?

One of the most important tasks of your Realtor is to uncover every property that might be of interest to you Your Bray Realtor is uniquely qualified to accomplish this through our network of highly experienced and productive sales partners in Western Colorado. We are frequently able to find properties for buyers that are not yet listed for sale.

HOW CAN I BE SURE THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE HOMES I AM BUYING?

Your Bray Realtor can connect you with a qualified home inspector who will thoroughly examine the physical condition of the home and all of its systems The inspector will complete a detailed report of the home before closing You will have an understanding of any potential issues with the home before moving forward with closing

HOW CAN I BE SURE THAT I AM NOT PAYING TOO MUCH FOR A PROPERTY?

All markets are local so it is important to receive an overview of the market and a detailed market analysis pn the home you are buying before making an offer Your Bray Realtor is prepared to provide all the information you need to make an informed decision