If you are not moving to or from the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex area we can still help you get connected to a great realtor within the program or if none available outside the program. We'll get you connected with a TOP agent who will provide you excellent service and if for any reason you are not happy with your assigned agent, we'll help you get a new one. One of the best advantages we offer the clients who work directly with us is the ability to get the BONUS at closing.
Working through the normal program the bonus is sent a couple of weeks after closing. Using our direct program you can often come to closing with less cash out of pocket. Send me an email at rb teamlynn.
Even if you are not on active duty we can still assist you with leases. VA loans - For some reason lots of loan officers and real estate agents try to talk buyers out of using their VA loan eligibility.
We will help you evaluate that and any other loan options available to you. Rarely have I found that VA loans were not the way to go. We find this is often a great way to save your cash resources. If someone is trying to talk you out of using your VA or Texas Veterans loan, get a second opinion from a disinterested party.
It is possible there are better programs around, but rarely do I find this the case. VA foreclosures - We've found these are not always the best deals for families who need to move quickly and need to focus on their careers as they are often not in the best condition. However, if you are handy around the house, like a project, or have dreamed of remodeling a house, this might be a great option for you.
We'll walk you through the entire purchase process start to finish. Purchasing these homes is often a lot more work for us, and many agents will try to talk you out of purchasing a VA or other foreclosure, but if that is what works best for you and your family, we are there for you.
Q: Will this program also work if trying to do a short sale? A: Most likely not. It will depend on what we can negotiate with your lender.
A: The program can help you find a realtor who will help you with leases, but there is likely no cash rebates with leases. The moral of the story is that just because you trust one company or organization to provide you with some services that they perform very well, you can't necessarily trust them to provide you with other services.
USAA's Movers Advantage program offers a "cash bonus," "the right agent," and "valuable real estate expertise," which clearly indicates that you will get money and implies that the realtor to whom you are referred has met some criteria to qualify them to be in the program.
The criteria for the program are disappointing at best. The USAA member, who is listing their home for sale, will solely bear the burden of paying the Realtor's fees.
The resulting consequence is that the Realtors referred to them by USAA are virtually incapable of rebating cash to them at closing, not to mention offering a reduced commission on the listing agreement. The Realtor knows going in that more than one third of their commission is going to USAA, in effect tying their hands from easing the burden on the seller. In effect you are paying USAA the extra money.
I think it is important to point out that this type of rebate is something that a buyer can negotiate with their Realtor directly and the amount could be far greater if the agent hadn't already promised more than a third of their commission to USAA. The reason we started our own brokerage was so that we would have the flexibility to put money back into the pockets of our clients. I encourage you to take the time to learn about the service providers you use and refer people to, it can save you money and preserve your reputation.
Like Benjamin Franklin said, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Williams Realty can be reached at or SpikeandJulie williamsrealty. The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch? In Oregon, New Jersey, and Mississippi a credit or commission reduction may be available at closing. Please email accounting effectiveagents. This is not a solicitation if you are already represented by a real estate broker.
Real estate agent fees still apply. In order to qualify for the program, you must be enrolled in the program and be represented at closing by an approved agent that we have introduced you to.
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