How will the NAR settlement impact your home buying experience?

Victoria Ray Henderson, owner & exclusive buyer broker with HomeBuyer Brokerage, and Ramez Fahmy, a mortgage lender with Fahmy Mortgage Team, share their expertise on the new real estate landscape.

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DMV Home Buying Class: Adapting to the NAR Settlement Changes

Home buyers had questions and we had answers! Thank you for attending our home buying class on June 29, 2024.

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• What are the costs and fees associated with buying a home?
• How do I know if I am financial ready to purchase a home?
• What type of mortgage will be best for you? FHA, VA, USDA or Conventional
• Are there special mortgage programs available in DC, Maryland and Virginia? How do I qualify?
• How quickly does the process happen, from finding a house to the settlement?
• How do I make an offer on a property?
• ‍Should I have a home inspection? How much will it cost?
• What is an appraisal?
• What are closing costs and down payments?
• Do I need homeowners insurance?
• Do I need flood insurance?
• Are buyer brokerage agreements required in order to tour properties?
• Are home sellers offering compensation to buyer agents?
• Who represents me, the home buyer, when buying a home?‍
• ‍What services are provided by a buyer agent?
• Do I need a buyer's agent to purchase a home?

News headlines regarding the NAR lawsuit and settlement have caused confusion for many consumers but especially for home buyers.

We offer home buying classes year-round to educate home buyers. For any questions, please contact Victoria at Victoria@homebuyerbrokerage.com.

How can we help?

The exclusive buyer agents at HomeBuyer Brokerage specialize in serving home buyers. Please reach out with questions at info@homebuyerbrokerage.com.