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If a buyer-agent proposal for Briarcliff Manor includes a rebate, document the details before treating it as part of your purchase budget. This checklist is for reviewing a specific proposal; it is not a promise that a rebate will be offered or available in your transaction.
Write down the calculation inputs
Ask whether the proposal uses a fixed amount or a percentage and what the percentage applies to. Request a numerical example using clearly labeled assumptions. A percentage of broker compensation is different from the same percentage of the home’s purchase price.
Record the conditions
Ask which circumstances could change the amount or eligibility, including changes to the transaction or compensation arrangement. Identify what happens if the purchase does not close. Keep the proposal alongside the representation agreement and have inconsistent or unclear language reviewed before signing.
Confirm timing and treatment
Ask your lender and attorney how the proposed rebate would be documented and handled for the particular purchase. Do not assume it can fund a deposit, cover any expense or arrive at a particular time. Keep unresolved questions separate from figures your professionals have confirmed.
Recheck after material changes
If price or other relevant terms change, ask whether the written illustration needs updating. Retain the latest version and identify who confirmed it. Compare the full representation proposal as well, including services and communication, rather than selecting solely on an advertised rebate amount.
Contact Matthew Gluck at NestEdge Realty to ask about a written proposal for your search. For related preparation before selecting a property, see the Westchester first-time buyer guide.