Q: Why should we use HouseRebate?
Q: If I see a house that I like, why not call the listing agent
and ask for a 1% rebate vs. using HouseRebate?
Q: What if I found a house that I like by attending an open
house?
Q: I am a first time house buyer and don't know anything about
the process of buying. Can you help?
Q: How does HouseRebate work?
Q: How can you afford to rebate?
Q: Can I use the rebate money for the house closing?
Q: How do I sign up for this program?
Q: Why should we use HouseRebate?
A: We offer full service real estate services and pay cash back up to
1.0% of the purchase price. The only difference is that you drive by the
homes by yourself prior to us setting the showing appointments to show
you the interiors of the houses. There are no pushy agents. We only show
you homes that you want to see. Our service is unparalleled in the
industry - we hire well informed and technically savvy agents.
Q: If I see a house that I like, why not call the listing agent
and ask for a 1% rebate vs. using HouseRebate?
A: The listing broker works for the seller of the house, and is
obligated to get them the best price. The listing broker can have a
conflict of interest by representing the seller AND you (the buyer). We
provide you with all the sale comparables to make the most intelligent
offer. The listing broker is not likely to give you a rebate due to
their overhead structure.
Q: What if I found a house that I like by attending an open
house?
A: No problem, just tell the listing agent you are represented by
HouseRebate and we will write the offer for you.
Q: I am a first time house buyer and don't know anything about
the process of buying. Can you help?
A: Absolutely! Our sales associates are trained to take you through the
process from start to finish and explain everything to you. We even have
a buyer's checklist for you.
Q: How does HouseRebate work?
A: Just as any real estate agent, by commission alone. We share our
commissions with you. We rebate 1/3 of our commission up to 1% of the
purchase price back to you. For example, on a $400,000 home, you get up
to $4,000 to be used towards your closing costs. That comes back to you
as a "Thank You" for doing business with us. We also hope that the
experience was easier and more relaxed than you expected (or experienced
in the past). Word of mouth is our best advertising.
Q: How can you afford to rebate?
A: It's simple. Instead of paying for fancy, high-priced office space
and spending big bucks to advertise, we use the efficiencies offered by
the Internet. By taking advantage of our dynamic web page and the ease
of shared information online, we are able to offer you the same product
at a lower price.
Q: Can I use the rebate money for the house closing?
A: Yes! You can use it for recurring and non-recurring closings costs.
The total rebate is limited to the total closing costs. Any excess
rebate will be lost.
Q: How do I sign up for this program?
A: You'll need to decide that HouseRebate will serve as your agent
(buyer agent). Start by reviewing the terms of use and select
HouseRebate as your agent.
Once you've logged on to our system, you should get pre-qualified for
your loan with your loan representative. This way you will only be looking at homes in
your price range.
Use our network to find homes you would like to view.
Our qualified real estate agents will show you the homes you wish to
view.
When you've chosen the home you want… make an offer. Our agents will
help you through the process. You will receive up to 1.0% of the
purchase price of the home at closing.