by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Aug 14, 2024 | Finding the Right Real Estate Agent
What Kind of Buyer’s Agent Should I Hire? ILEBA asked Jeff Kropp, owner of long-time exclusive buyer brokers The Home Buyer Agents, what consumers should do if they plan to buy a home in 2024. The most important thing to do when considering buying a home is to slow...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | May 17, 2024 | Getting Started Buying a Home, Home Buying Tips, The Home Buying Process
NAR Settlement: Will Buyers Really Need To Pay Buyer Agent Commissions? What Were Terms of Settlement? You’ve probably heard the news that there are changes coming in terms of how real estate commissions are paid. The National Association of Realtors, in response to a...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Jan 22, 2023 | Finding the Right Real Estate Agent
What is an Exclusive Buyer Agent Agreement? It is nearly impossible to buy a home on your own, especially if you are a first-time homebuyer. There are thousands of home listings to sort through, showings to schedule, weighing pros and cons of each home, identifying...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Jan 15, 2023 | Home Buying Tips
Not Setting Realistic Goals Not Obtaining Complete Loan Application Viewing Homes Before Interviewing/Hiring Buyer Agent Not Negotiating Price Not Calling Buyer Agent At Crucial Stages Are you thinking of buying a home? If so, it’s important to be aware of the...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Feb 27, 2021 | Mortgage Information
The greatest hurdle for first-time home buyers is the mortgage approval process. Countless buyers have told me about their anxiety surrounding loan approval. Where to begin? Which bank should they call? How many preapprovals do they need? What documents are needed for...
