Piatt Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALTY IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BUYING OR SELLING A HOME IN THE SEWICKLEY AREA. CALL KATHE! Ask Kathe - Your Local Realtor® DEAR KATHE, CAN YOU UPDATE US ON THE STATUS OF REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONS WITH RESPECT TO HOME BUYERS NOW THAT THE NAR SETTLEMENT IS BEING IMPLEMENTED? Each state has taken its own approach to the implementation of the changes brought about by the real estate settlement. Here are the basics as we are implementing them here in PA - Buyers are still well advised to hire a buyer's agent. Without one, you will have zero representation in a real estate transaction. If you don't think being unrepresented is a bad decision, I encourage you to read the many articles in my askkathe.com archives to understand the risks of going it alone. You will now be required to sign an agreement with the realtor before you are able to look at any properties. That agreement will call for you to be responsible for paying that agent's compensation should you decide to buy a property. One of the many changes brought about by the settlement is that your agent can only be paid as much as your agreement indicates she will be paid for her services. This is true even if the seller is willing to pay more-the amount your agent earns is capped at what she has agreed to in her agreement with you. Therefore, you will need to anticipate that your agent will expect compensation In line with what she is accustomed to earning for her work, and that ultimately you could be responsible for paying all or a part of that fee. Most sellers are containing to offer to pay the compensation owed by the buyer to his or her agent, but that has now become a part of the negotiation process when you are offering to purchase a home. If your seller is not offering the full amount of compensation that your agent has agreed to work for, that responsibility will be yours to pay. To summarize these confusing updates, the two major changes buyers need to be aware of moving forward are-they will need to sign an agreement with their agent prior to viewing any properties which indicates the amount of compensation the buyer's agent will receive, and that the buyers may end up paying all or a portion of their agent's compensation at closing. ASK KATHE CAN ALSO BE READ AT WWW.ASKKATHE.COM Kathe Barge 25 ASSOCIATE BROKER JD, CRS, ABR. CNE, SRES 412.779.6060 (M)-412.939.7000 (0) kbarge piattir.com kathebarge.com Piatt Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALTY Your Smart Choice for Real Estate For Wherever You Are, & Wherever You Want to Be Kathe Burge Platt Sotheby's AVAILABLE PROPERTIES 400 Centennial Avenue #8 SEWICKLEY - $2,475,000 The ultimate address for low-maintenance living in the heart of Sewickley Village, this stunning comer unit boasts impeccable craftsmanship and up. scale finishes. With only 12 bespoke residences. seize this last opportunity to experience luxury living 2-bedrooms, 2.5-bathrooms. NEW PRICE! 215 Frederick Avenue SEWICKLEY VILLAGE - $669,000 Discover the allure of 215 Frederick Avenue in Sewickley Village. From the inviting porch to the stylish kitchen, this thoughtfully designed home strikes the ideal balance between modern living and classic charm, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms 1-car garage. 106 Fair Acres Drive MARKET! NEW TO SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS - $1,950,000 Embrace a lifestyle of sophistication and contemporary luxury in this stunning California stone and Hardee plank home, sited on 9+ private and wooded acres in exclusive and serene Sewickley Heights. 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths. 47 Woodland Road SEWICKLEY $2.500.000 UNDER AGREEMENT! Privacy in Sewickley Village? Almost unheard of, but this 3.8-acre estate offers just that. This landmark 1905 Sewickley Village home is ready for its next chapter. Create your own dream home at this exclusive property. THE Robyn Jones GROUP J REAL ESTATE ADVISORS Happy Back-to-School! Wishing a fantastic school year to all the families and students in the Sewickley Community. Robyn Jones REAL ESTATE ADVISOR 412.973.7277 (M) 412.939.7000 (0) rjones@piattsir.com Megan Grau REAL ESTATE ADVISOR 412.418.2862 (M) 412.939.7000 (0) mgrau@piattsir.com sewickley.realestate Piatt Sotheby's International Realty 519 Broad Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 412.939.7000 (0) Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. adno-344355 Piatt Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALTY IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BUYING OR SELLING A HOME IN THE SEWICKLEY AREA . CALL KATHE ! Ask Kathe - Your Local Realtor® DEAR KATHE , CAN YOU UPDATE US ON THE STATUS OF REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONS WITH RESPECT TO HOME BUYERS NOW THAT THE NAR SETTLEMENT IS BEING IMPLEMENTED ? Each state has taken its own approach to the implementation of the changes brought about by the real estate settlement . Here are the basics as we are implementing them here in PA - Buyers are still well advised to hire a buyer's agent . Without one , you will have zero representation in a real estate transaction . If you don't think being unrepresented is a bad decision , I encourage you to read the many articles in my askkathe.com archives to understand the risks of going it alone . You will now be required to sign an agreement with the realtor before you are able to look at any properties . That agreement will call for you to be responsible for paying that agent's compensation should you decide to buy a property . One of the many changes brought about by the settlement is that your agent can only be paid as much as your agreement indicates she will be paid for her services . This is true even if the seller is willing to pay more - the amount your agent earns is capped at what she has agreed to in her agreement with you . Therefore , you will need to anticipate that your agent will expect compensation In line with what she is accustomed to earning for her work , and that ultimately you could be responsible for paying all or a part of that fee . Most sellers are containing to offer to pay the compensation owed by the buyer to his or her agent , but that has now become a part of the negotiation process when you are offering to purchase a home . If your seller is not offering the full amount of compensation that your agent has agreed to work for , that responsibility will be yours to pay . To summarize these confusing updates , the two major changes buyers need to be aware of moving forward are - they will need to sign an agreement with their agent prior to viewing any properties which indicates the amount of compensation the buyer's agent will receive , and that the buyers may end up paying all or a portion of their agent's compensation at closing . ASK KATHE CAN ALSO BE READ AT WWW.ASKKATHE.COM Kathe Barge 25 ASSOCIATE BROKER JD , CRS , ABR . CNE , SRES 412.779.6060 ( M ) -412.939.7000 ( 0 ) kbarge piattir.com kathebarge.com Piatt Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALTY Your Smart Choice for Real Estate For Wherever You Are , & Wherever You Want to Be Kathe Burge Platt Sotheby's AVAILABLE PROPERTIES 400 Centennial Avenue # 8 SEWICKLEY - $ 2,475,000 The ultimate address for low - maintenance living in the heart of Sewickley Village , this stunning comer unit boasts impeccable craftsmanship and up . scale finishes . With only 12 bespoke residences . seize this last opportunity to experience luxury living 2 - bedrooms , 2.5 - bathrooms . NEW PRICE ! 215 Frederick Avenue SEWICKLEY VILLAGE - $ 669,000 Discover the allure of 215 Frederick Avenue in Sewickley Village . From the inviting porch to the stylish kitchen , this thoughtfully designed home strikes the ideal balance between modern living and classic charm , 3 bedrooms , 2.5 bathrooms 1 - car garage . 106 Fair Acres Drive MARKET ! NEW TO SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS - $ 1,950,000 Embrace a lifestyle of sophistication and contemporary luxury in this stunning California stone and Hardee plank home , sited on 9+ private and wooded acres in exclusive and serene Sewickley Heights . 5 bedrooms , 5.5 baths . 47 Woodland Road SEWICKLEY $ 2.500.000 UNDER AGREEMENT ! Privacy in Sewickley Village ? Almost unheard of , but this 3.8 - acre estate offers just that . This landmark 1905 Sewickley Village home is ready for its next chapter . Create your own dream home at this exclusive property . THE Robyn Jones GROUP J REAL ESTATE ADVISORS Happy Back - to - School ! Wishing a fantastic school year to all the families and students in the Sewickley Community . Robyn Jones REAL ESTATE ADVISOR 412.973.7277 ( M ) 412.939.7000 ( 0 ) rjones@piattsir.com Megan Grau REAL ESTATE ADVISOR 412.418.2862 ( M ) 412.939.7000 ( 0 ) mgrau@piattsir.com sewickley.realestate Piatt Sotheby's International Realty 519 Broad Street , Sewickley , PA 15143 412.939.7000 ( 0 ) Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated . adno - 344355