Guides
How a home buyer rebate works, step by step
Where the money comes from, who pays it, what goes in writing and when you actually receive it.
Buyer rebates after the 2024 NAR settlement
What changed in August 2024 for US buyers, and why rebates now depend on what is in your buyer agreement.
Real estate cash back in BC: the rules and the math
How the BC commission split works, what the rebate is worth in the Lower Mainland, and the disclosure rules buyers should know.
Florida buyer rebates: closing credits, lenders and condos
How a buyer rebate works at a Florida closing, how lenders cap it, and what condo buyers should check.
Lender rules on real estate rebates
Why lenders limit agent credits, the common caps by loan type, and how to keep your rebate from being cut at closing.
Is a real estate rebate taxable?
How buyer rebates and seller commission discounts are generally treated for tax in the US and Canada.
Selling with a lower commission without losing buyers
How to cut your selling costs without cutting the buyer agent's pay, and what to check in the listing agreement.
Rebate agent vs discount brokerage vs flat-fee MLS
Three ways to pay less in real estate fees, and which one fits buyers and sellers.
How to compare real estate rebate offers
The fine print that turns a big advertised rebate into a small one, and the questions that reveal it.
Presale cash back in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
How to get a commission rebate on a presale condo or townhouse, and the registration rule that trips buyers up.
Questions to ask a cash back realtor before you sign
Ten questions that separate a good rebate agent from one who will make you chase the money.