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A buyer representation proposal should make your working relationship understandable. For a Chappaqua search, compare the actual agreement and service description rather than claims about which brokerage is most flexible. Matthew Gluck at NestEdge Realty is an option to contact.
Define the search covered
Discuss locations, property types and duration. Ask what happens if you expand beyond Chappaqua or pause the search. Clarify who conducts showings, handles backup coverage and researches questions about candidate homes.
Understand the compensation terms
Ask how the fee is calculated, when it could be payable and how compensation from another source would be treated. Do not assume representation has no direct cost to you. If a rebate is proposed, request the calculation, conditions and timing in writing, then review its treatment with your lender and attorney.
Clarify decisions and changes
Ask how you receive recommendations, authorize offers and approve revisions. Discuss how to raise a concern or request a change to the arrangement. Review legal questions with your attorney before signing instead of relying only on a verbal description.
The comparison should leave you able to explain each proposal’s responsibilities and open questions. Avoid attributing policies to another agent without seeing their terms. The Westchester first-time buyer guide provides additional preparation topics for your search.