As a savvy home buyer, are you researching the benefits of home buyer rebates in Georgia, GA? If so, then you are being diligent with the details of your home purchase. By capturing a home buyer rebate, you are maximizing your Georgia home purchase; however, don't stop there. You need to evaluate the competence of the buyer's agent who will offer this home buyer rebate to you; not all agents are equal.

1. Is the agent a true buyer's agent? Or alternatively, does he/she regularly work with sellers too?
2. With regard to negotiations with the seller and/or builder, is the buyer's agent focused on getting you a lower price and better terms than what is being offered?
3. Will the buyer's agent stand up for you on the multiple issues that generally arise during a purchase? Or, is this merely a means to attract new business that requires minimal effort on part of the agent? A quick transaction that could leave the buyer vulnerable without guidance from a true buyer's agent?
4. Per Georgia licensure, is the agent a salesperson? Or, an Associate Broker and/or Broker?

These are important questions to ponder for anyone who seeks a home buyer rebate in Georgia GA. While getting a rebate is very savvy, don't focus entirely on the rebate amount. There is potentially thousands extra to be saved in different aspects of the transaction that would be otherwise overlooked if your buyer's agent isn't versed on promoting 100% of your interests for all stages of the transaction.

The normal rebate schedule that I offer for full service, from contract negotiations to closing, is as follows:

• 1%: $0 - $399,999
• 1.5%: $400,000 - $599,999
• 2%: Over $600,000

However, if you are focused primarily on the rebate, click here for the maximum 2% cash back rebate for any price point -- whether it's a new home or a resale home.

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Home Buyer Rebates Georgia, GA

With the rise in gas prices, it made me ponder the housing needs for people in Atlanta. Will the high cost of gas force more people to move intown ? While traffic alone is enough to make some buyers who work downtown to consider intown Atlanta living, I ultimately think gas prices will really push more people to look at condos, lofts & townhomes in Atlanta. It is simply a matter of being practical.

Atlanta Condos, Lofts & Townhomes 

Home buyers in Atlanta are looking to make the buying process more affordable. While negotiating the best deal with the seller for the home is one aspect, there is also a home buyers rebate in Atlanta to be obtained through proper negotiations. The home buyers rebate would be in addition to the price and terms negotiated with the seller.

If you have searched for your home on your own, then your agent (buyer's agent) may be willing to rebate a portion of the commission to you. This home buyers rebate in Atlanta can equate to thousands of dollars to the home buyer that they would not usually receive. This buyer's rebate can help offset closing costs, buy down your interest for the entire 30 years and/or pay for moving expenses. Consult with your lender to see how this rebate can be used in connection with your loan program.

Before you start visiting homes, make sure you have the facts about a home buyer's rebate in Atlanta that saves a home buyer substantially.

Click here for a rebate on a new home or click here for a rebate on a resale home.

Home Buyers Rebates Atlanta

According to a recent article, Alpharetta, Georgia (GA) is the best place to buy a home these days. The average home price is $359,950. Alpharetta is located primarily in North Fulton county with a small section in South Forsyth county; taxes are lower in Forsyth.

I ran across an article that suggests loan officers at JPMorgan Chase passed around a memo on how to fudge the numbers for "iffy" borrowers to get them approved; aptly named: "Zippy Cheats & Tricks." Allegedly, loan officers would falsify loan applications by inflating borrowers' income to get an approval for the loan.

I don't know if this is true or not, but it certainly would add clarity to this mortgage fiasco if indeed it is proven to be the prevailing attitude amongst lenders over the past few years.

Finally, isn't JPMorgan Chase buying out the now defunct Bear Sterns? Oh boy....

As a home buyer in Atlanta, you are probably looking to make the buying process more affordable. While negotiating the best deal with the seller for the home is one aspect, there is also a buyers rebate to be obtained through proper negotiations. The buyers rebate would be in addition to the price and terms negotiated with the seller.

If you have searched for your home on your own, then your agent (buyer's agent) may be willing to rebate a portion of the commission to you. This buyers rebate in Atlanta can equate to thousands of dollars to the home buyer that they would not usually receive. This buyer's rebate can help offset closing costs, buy down your interest for the entire 30 years and/or pay for moving expenses. Consult with your lender to see how this rebate can be used in connection with your loan program.

Before you start visiting homes, make sure you have the facts about a buyer's rebate in Atlanta that saves a home buyer substantially.

Click here for a rebate on a new home or click here for a rebate on a resale home.

Buyers Rebates Atlanta

Opportunities are looking pretty good for first time home buyers. When conservative financial gurus are suggesting that opportunities are ripe, then even the most sckeptical should take notice. It is easy to look past real estate professionals who have motives to suggest that now is a good time to buy; but, when a financial guru suggests it, it is certainly worth taking note. Many buyers are sitting on the sidelines hoping to catch the bottom of this trough. Unfortunately, many will miss out because no one can catch the absolute bottom of any market, including real estate.

With the high cost of homes in Atlanta, GA, what is a home buyer to do? The buyer is faced with the cost of the home, lender closing costs, homeowner's insurance, home owner's fees (HOA) and real estate taxes -- not to mention moving expenses.

There is a concept that is effective to offset those expenses in Georgia. It's called a buyer rebate and it comes from your buyer agent's commission. Many agents will balk at giving the buyer a portion of their commission; however, there are some realty companies (brokers) that gladly rebate commission to reduce the cost of a buyer's transaction. Look what the USDOJ (United States Department Of Justice) has to say regarding real estate rebates:

 

"Rebates are permitted in most states, and brokers in these states may freely advertise their willingness to offer rebates that save consumers hundreds and often thousands of dollars per transaction."

http://www.ftc.gov/bc/international/docs/improvingcompin_Real_Estate_Transactions.pdf

Once the importance of a rebate has been established, then a home buyer needs to address the qualifications of the buyer's agent that will provide the rebate. It would not be wise to merely select an agent based on a certain rebate amount, but rather a combination of the service to be provided as well as a buyer's rebate. A good buyer's agent will go to bat for the home buyer that potentially saves the home buyer thousands extra through strong negotiations in all aspects of the transaction; one can be "penny wise, pound foolish" when selecting an agent solely on the amount of the rebate. What's most invaluable is when a buyer's agent will contend on your behalf for the numerous issues that usually arise during a real estate transaction.

However, if you are merely focused on the rebate, click here for the maximum 2% cash back rebate for any price point -- whether it's a new home or a resale home.

Contact me if you have any questions. Click here for a rebate on a new home or click here for a rebate on a resale home.

Stephen (Steve) Graham
Buyer's Agent - Realty Professionals, Inc.

Buyer Rebate - Atlanta, Georgia

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The cuts by the Federal Reserve don't necessarily translate to lower mortgage rates. There is an article out there that dispels the belief that Fed rate cuts equal lower mortgage rates. The rate cuts by the Federal Reserve only serve as a tool that determines what banks charge each other for overnight loans; it provides better liquidity.

In my opinion, the real estate market needs lower mortgage rates to give confidence to home buyers. I think FHA could provide loans at better rates to accomplish this. What say you?

Let me clarify: In lieu of insuring loans only, FHA could provide financing at lower rates.