My little blog about fee for service real estate maryland
) A la carte real estate services work best in facilitating sales in which the buyer is also not represented by a broker. For one flat rate, you will receive assistance in contract negotiations and preparation, follow up with the buyer on mortgage qualification, provide all necessary disclosures to the buyer, open escrow, arrange for inspections and advise on pre closing repair requests. Hourly consulting services are also available. Buyers also benefit from a la carte real estate services. Believe it or not, you, as buyer, may even be eligible to receive 25 percent of the buying broker commission back at closing, provided you enter into a minimum 30 day agreement with the a la carte real estate agency.