California Home Buyers

Receive a 50% Commission Rebate and get up to 1.25% Back at Closing!

Experience the advantage! Buy with full-service agent Jack Schoberg and benefit from a 50% rebate of the buy-side commission refunded back to you at the close of escrow (usually 1.25% of the purchase price based on a 2.5% buyer’s agent commission).

Rebate examples:

$800,000 purchase → receive $10,000 rebate.
$1,000,000 purchase → receive $12,500 rebate.
$2,000,000 purchase → receive $25,000 rebate.
$5,000,000 purchase → receive $62,500 rebate.

KEY BENEFITS

• Commission rebate at closing (paid directly from escrow)
• Strong offer strategy designed for competitive markets + professional negotiation
• Contract-to-close guidance (inspections, repairs, timelines, contingencies, lender coordination, and contract ammendments)

CA licensed agent (DRE# 02078776)

What You Get When You Work With Me

Strategy that Matters

• Offer positioning: price + terms that win (not just “highest number”).
• Contingency planning: protect you without killing acceptance odds.
• Seller psychology & agent-to-agent leverage: timing, tone, and clean paperwork.

Full Contract-to-Close Management

• Inspection strategy + repair negotiations.
• Appraisal risk management (with mitigation strategies in the event of an under-appraisal).
• Tight coordination with escrow + lender to ensure any issues are addressed promptly.

Transparent Compensation + Rebate Structure

• What I’m paid,
• where it comes from,
• and what portion you’re getting credited back.

How the Buyer Rebate Works

1. You hire me as your buyer agent (we put services + compensation in writing).
2. We write offers requesting seller-paid buyer-agent compensation (2.5% is typical, but can vary based on offer strategy).
3. At closing, you receive 50% of the buyer-side commission — up to 1.25% of the purchase price (Note: in some instances, the rebate may be delivered post-close-of-escrow due to lender/escrow rules).

Buyer Representation Agreements

Because of recent rule and law changes, buyers should expect a written buyer representation agreement before touring and, in California, no later than submitting an offer. I keep it straightforward: you’ll see services, expectations, and compensation clearly in writing.

Who This Is Best For

• Buyers who want a serious agent but don’t want to overpay for representation.
• Buyers who value clean execution (not chaos in escrow).
• Buyers who are competing in areas where offer structure matters.

Simple 4-Step Process

1. Quick call: goals, budget, timing, and rebate eligibility.
2. Sign buyer agreement (required) + define the plan.
3. Tour + target: on-market + off-market angles when it makes sense.
4. Offer → escrow → closing: negotiate hard, manage details, close clean.

FAQ

Are commission rebates legal in California?

Yes, commission rebates/credits to buyers are allowed in California, and should be handled through escrow whenever possible. CAR-Commission Rebates.

Is the rebate taxable?

Usually, it’s treated as a price adjustment/credit rather than “income,” but tax situations could vary. If you have further questions, please contact your tax professional. CAR-Commission Rebates.

Do I have to sign a buyer representation agreement?

In practice, yes. National MLS rules require a written agreement before touring for many REALTORS®/MLS participants, and California law requires a buyer-broker agreement no later than submitting your offer (and as soon as practicable).

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