Now, things have changed. Buyers need no longer represent themselves during the purchasing process. Why any home buyer would not use a Buyer's Agent is beyond me. The only reason any homeowner wouldn't use a Buyer's Agent is simply because they do not know any better. They simply aren't aware.
All fees come from the transaction at closing and are paid by the seller.
According to experts, buyers should never hire a real estate agent without a written contract that spells out the details of how the agent will work. Approximately 2,000 members in 47 states and Canada have achieved the ABR designation. Out of 80,000 Real Estate licensees in New Jersey, JAY was the third in the State to attain this award.