We determined that with most home searches being done through the Internet, the Real Estate business needed to be adjusted. Our business model is based on the online technology available to the consumer and therefore, we save all the overhead costs associated with traditional Brokers, which in turn benefits all buyers and sellers. See Video Explainer

It is a portion of the Buyer’s Agent commission that is given back to the buyer. Skymax Realty gives back 50% of our buyer’s commission to the client. For example, if we receive a 2.5% buyer’s commission, we give back 1.25% to the buyer, which amounts to thousands of dollars given back to you.

Yes, they are legal in Massachusetts. The United States Department of Justice has a website that specifically addresses real estate rebates. Click here to view the legal opinion.

Absolutely, we will assign a dedicated professional agent who will guide you and assist you, from beginning to end, with the purchase of your home. The agent will be with you giving you advice, during the showing of homes, the home inspection and will negotiate the ideal purchase price, as well as any adjustments resulting from the inspection. The agent will attend the closing with you. See full details here

You must engage the professional services of a Skymax Realty buyer agent and work with the agent from the initial search to the final closing.

No, you must not be working with another Broker. However, if you don’t have a buyer’s contract with the other Broker, you may terminate your relationship and start a new search with Skymax Realty.

If you have a written exclusive buyer’s contract with another Broker, you must abide by the terms of the contract. However, once the contract is ended you are free to work with a professional Skymax Realty agent.

Depends on the circumstances. If you have a buyer’s agent contract, then the answer is NO. If you are currently and actively working with another Broker, even without a buyer’s agent contract, then the answer is also NO. If you visited the house more than 30 days ago and you stopped working with the Broker for the same period of time, then the answer may be YES. Please check with our office in order for us to determine who is the procuring cause for the purchase.

YES. Most financial institutions require that you disclose the rebate amount, and they know how to address the rebate program without any problems. However, there are a small number of mortgage brokers that are not familiar with the program and are unsure on how to handle the rebate. We can discuss it with your loan officer, or we can put you in contact with mortgage brokers who are very experienced in dealing with the buyer’s rebate, so you receive the thousands of dollars of the rebate

NO.  On November 30, 2006 the IRS issued the following statement: “Taxpayer does not have an information reporting obligation under section 6041 of the Code because, a payment or credit at closing represents an adjustment to the purchase price of the home and generally is not includible in a purchaser’s gross income”.  However, you should always consult with your accountant for any tax implications.  See the IRS Release Confirmation