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  I went into real estate at 23 years old, a fairly young age to start this career. I had worked as an administrative assistant since graduating high school and wanted a career in which I could determine my own hours as well as my own level of success. After working for three different small companies, I decided in 1981 to change offices and join REMAX Central. At that time REMAX was a very new concept and we had not quite 100 agents in Northern Illinois. We now are almost 4000! I have been involved with the Sales Advisory Council in REMAX of Northern Illinois since 1982. I have always felt that my administrative background helps in this business, as I am very detail and customer service minded. In my rare spare time I love to read a good escapist book, garden, and take "mini" vacations to Naples Florida! (I love the beach!) I even decorated my office here in Florida motif; it's very relaxing. I miss my Shih-tzu, "Buddha", who died just 3 days from his 16th birthday. I'd love another but just don't think I'd live through the puppy stage. My office is in Roselle. I live in Bartlett and I sell homes in all the surrounding towns. I like to say my true office is my car! 
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Agency >Who Pays the Commission
Does it cost the homebuyer more to be represented by a buyer's agent who serves their interests exclusively? No, because the listing agent splits the sales commission, which is customarily paid by the seller of the home, with the buyer's agent. The sales commission split is usually 50-50, but the listing agent and buyer's agent will sometimes make another agreement and split the commission unequally.
There is one very unusual circumstance in which the homebuyer might pay a commission to their buyer's agent. The real estate agent might show the buyer a local "for sale by owner" (FSBO) home which the client decides to purchase. In most cases, the FSBO seller who is presented with a qualified buyer is glad to pay the buyer's agent a reduced fee of about 3 percent, or half of a normal sales commission. But the FSBO seller could stubbornly refuse to pay the buyer's agent any commission whatsoever. In that case, the buyer's agent would legitimately expect the buyer to pay the sales commission, in fair exchange for the agent finding the FSBO home and negotiating a successful transaction.
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What three things are necessary in order to purchase a home?
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Some cash, a dependable income and good credit. If you fall short, don't despair--homeownership may still be possible. |
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