How to earn half (50%) of our commission using REGIONAL Realty to buy your next home!

  • Get pre-approved for your next home. Realtors may think they're wasting their time with you unless you are pre approved. If you haven't been, click here and we'll put you in touch with our licensed Kentucky mortgage lender. Sign a "buyers agency" form.
  • As you search for homes via local websites and Realtor.com, call the the listing agent to schedule showings, (see right)
  • Use REGIONAL Realty as your buyers agent.
  • Receive our commission rebate at closing! You can use the rebate as part of your downpayment or to help pay for closing costs!
  • Optional but recommended: Be first to see a new listings: Sign up for our "Listing Match" - We input your criteria into the M.L.S. and each time a home is listed that meets your criteria, you are automaticaly emailed the listing BEFORE it gets to Realtor.com and anyone else sees it! Fill out the form here
With our expertise we will guide you through the entire home buying process. Your rebate will be on your closing statement. It can be used as a credit toward the price of your home or against closing costs.

In order to earn your rebate there are a few things to keep in mind in Kentucky:

  1. You must have a signed "Buyers Agency Agreement" and should have it with you at all times when viewing homes. This way the listing agent of the home you're viewing knows that you have an agent.
  2. You should have your "Preapproval letter" from your lender. This way when an agent takes the time to show you a home, they know for sure you have the ability to buy that home.
  3. Your rebate MUST appear on your closing statement. If it doesn't show on the closing statement it is illegal. Keep in mind that some lenders may have issues with rebates as it contributes toward your downpayment. Check with your lender to be sure. If you're not preapproved we offer the best rates and have access to mortgage brokers with multiple years experience.

Step #1: Getting Pre-Approved: We offer our EXPERIENCED lender, Sierra Home Loans if you haven't already been preapproved. Sierra Home Loans has been a Kentucky mortgage broker for over 15 years and offers competitive rates and programs for almost any type of borrower, regardless of credit. If you already have a pre approval then you're set.

  • When you're ready to make an offer, a pre approval lends credibility and is almost a requirement from listing agents. Most offers won't be presented unless the offer has a preapproval with it.
  • Since a REGIONAL Realty agent doesn't accompany you on a showing (the listing agent does), it is important that the listing agent knows you are a very well qualified buyer.

Step # 2: Signing a Buyers Agency Contract: The "Buyers Agency" contract is a contract between you, the Buyer, and REGIONAL Realty. This contract does the following: Download the form here.  Ensures that you are working with us at REGIONAL Realty and we are your buyers agent for all real estate purchases for a certain time period.

  • Let's all other agents know that you are working with us and that you will not become a prospect of or a client of the listing agent or any other agent.
  • Ensures you will get your rebate AT CLOSING!

The buyers agent contract is central to our rebate system. If we dont' have one and you don't show it to and let other agents know IMMEDIATELY if you speak with them then other agents will think you may be their prospect and that you could work with them!

Step #3: Finding the home you wish to buy: You're probably already searching through Realtor.com or other methods. Our MLS link here will provide you with a potentially more accurate database though. The link will direct you to most of the MLS's in Kentucky. CLICK HERE TO SEARCH STATEWIDE MLS'S.

Step #4: Making the offer: Since we are working for you and representing you, we are there to assist you with getting your home for the best possible price and terms. Although the seller pays the commission, we represent you! You may call the office to discuss the property and terms or fill out the offer form and email it to us. We will then contact you and go over the offer specifics.