Investing in Naples luxury real estate demands a special touch, a keen eye for details, and unique talent for negotiation. Selecting a real estate agent with market knowledge and experience is more important now than ever. Amy and Leah, collectively, have been representing Buyers and Sellers for over 41 years. Rapport between customer and advisor, together with market expertise, is vital in this industry. Because of the strong relationships they have created with customers, along with their proven track record, the majority of Amy and Leah’s business has been referral-based or repeat customers. In addition to building relationships with their customers, they have also fostered strong relationships with attorneys, property managers, vendors, movers, contractors, insurance companies, etc. which they have passed along that benefit to customers seeking specific trades.
This formula has proved to be a positive buying experience for their customers. Hundreds of satisfied Neapolitans are now living in their dream homes or enjoying fruitful investments thanks to their approach to business. They have also been recognized by Real Trends, which lists the top 1.5% of Realtors in the entire USA.
Here’s how it works: Startwith a detailed consultation to communicate the type of home you desire-from location to amenities. Leah and Amy will provide you with all the important information and tools you need to decide how you want to proceed. Once you identify the home you love, they will act swiftly to do their best to secure it by structuring your best offer possible. After a deal is struck, Leah and Amy will go to work to make sure everything for a smooth transaction is in line. Before you know it, you will be relaxing in your home and enjoying the Naples lifestyle.
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The commission structure in the real estate industry, nationally, has changed effective August 17, 2024. For a clearer understanding of the changes implemented by National Association of REALTORS, pertaining to this, please refer to the following provided by directly by National Association of REALTORS:
Buying a home is one of the largest financial transactions most people will ever undertake. Agents who are REALTORS® are a trusted source of advice and stand ready to help you navigate your homebuying journey and make the choices that work best for you. NAR’s recent settlement has led to several changes that benefit homebuyers, and we wanted to clearly lay them out for you.
Here is what the settlement means for homebuyers:
- You will sign a written agreement with your agent before touring a home.
- Before signing this agreement, you should ensure it reflects the terms you have negotiated with your agent and that you understand exactly what services and value will be provided, and for how much.
- The buyer agreement must include four components concerning compensation:
- A specific and conspicuous disclosure of the amount or rate of compensation the real estate agent will receive or how this amount will be determined.
- Compensation that is objective (e.g., $0, X flat fee, X percent, X hourly rate)—and not open-ended (e.g., cannot be “buyer broker compensation shall be whatever the amount the seller is offering to the buyer”).
- A term that prohibits the agent from receiving compensation for brokerage services from any source that exceeds the amount or rate agreed to in the agreement with the buyer; and,
- A conspicuous statement that broker fees and commissions are fully negotiable and not set by law.
- Written agreements apply to both in-person and live virtual home tours.
- You do not need a written agreement if you are just speaking to an agent at an open house or asking them about their services.
- The seller may agree to offer compensation to your agent. This practice is permitted but the offer cannot be shared on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS)— MLSs are local marketplaces used by both buyer brokers and listing brokers to share information about properties for sale.
- You can still accept concessions from the seller, such as offers to pay your closing costs.
These practice changes will go into effect August 17.
Here is what the settlement doesn’t change:
- Agents who are REALTORS® are here to help you navigate the homebuying process and are ethically obligated to work in your best interest.
- Compensation for your agent remains fully negotiable, and if your agent is a REALTOR®, they must abide by the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and have clear and transparent discussions with you about compensation. When finding an agent to work with, ask questions about compensation and understand what services you are receiving.
- You have choices. Work with your agent to understand the full range of these choices when buying a home, which will help you make the best possible decision for your needs.