Navigating the New Buyer-Broker Agreements in Santa Clarita Real Estate for 2025
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Navigating the New Buyer-Broker Agreements in Santa Clarita Real Estate for 2025
Connor “with Honor” MacIvor - December 13, 2024** Tags: [Santa Clarita real estate](/-/Blog/tag/Santa Clarita real estate), [buyer-broker agreement](/-/Blog/tag/buyer-broker agreement), AB2992, [real estate agent commission](/-/Blog/tag/real estate agent commission), [home buying Santa Clarita](/-/Blog/tag/home buying Santa Clarita), [2025 real estate laws](/-/Blog/tag/2025 real estate laws), [first responder realtor](/-/Blog/tag/first responder realtor), [Santa Clarita homebuyer tips](/-/Blog/tag/Santa Clarita homebuyer tips), [real estate market Santa Clarita](/-/Blog/tag/real estate market Santa Clarita) ** 0 Comments | Add Comment
Understanding the New Buyer-Broker Agreements in Santa Clarita Real Estate
Welcome to the Santa Clarita Open Houses blog, where we dive deep into the latest trends and legal changes affecting real estate in our vibrant community. I’m Connor with Honor, your First Responder Realtor, here to guide you through the new landscape of home buying in Santa Clarita, California.
What’s Changing in 2025?
Starting January 1, 2025, thanks to Assembly Bill 2992 (AB2992) passed in September by the Governor, there’s a significant shift in how real estate transactions are handled in California:
What This Means for Santa Clarita Homebuyers
Verify Your Agent’s License: Before you enter into any agreement, ensure your agent is licensed with the California Department of Real Estate. Transparency begins here.
Understand the Costs: The seller no longer sets the buyer’s agent’s compensation. You, as the buyer, will negotiate this directly with your agent. This could mean:
Impact on Sellers: Be aware that your choice of agent will directly affect the seller beyond what they initially budgeted for their listing agent’s commission.
Why Work With a Local Expert?
Navigating these new rules can be complex:
How to Approach Your Home Search
Final Thoughts
As we move into 2025, these changes are designed to offer more transparency and control to homebuyers. Remember, choosing an agent isn’t just about finding someone to show you homes; it’s about partnering with someone who will advocate for your interests, explain the intricacies of these new agreements, and help you navigate the Santa Clarita real estate market with confidence.
Don’t forget to explore my book for a comprehensive guide on buying and selling real estate in Santa Clarita, available at SantaClaritaOpenhouses.com/book.
Stay informed, stay proactive, and let’s make your home buying journey in Santa Clarita as rewarding as possible.
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Author Bio: Connor T. MacIvor, known as Connor with Honor, is a First Responder Realtor dedicated to serving the Santa Clarita Valley. With years of experience in both emergency response and real estate, Connor brings a unique perspective to the industry, focusing on integrity and client advocacy. Connect with Connor for your real estate needs at SantaClaritaOpenHouses.com.
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