So, you’re ready to buy a home. You’ve been scrolling Zillow at 2 AM, mentally arranging your future furniture, and now you just want to see the dang house in person. But wait—before you can even step foot inside, your agent hits you with “I just need you to sign this real quick.”

Excuse me? Sign what now?

Yep, as of August 17, 2024, there’s a new rule: You MUST sign a contract with a buyer’s agent before touring a home. No more casual, commitment-free walkthroughs. It’s like dating—except now you have to put a ring on it before you even meet.

The New Rule, Explained (Without the Legal Jargon)

📝 Before: You could call up an agent, say, “Hey, I wanna see this house,” and boom—they’d schedule a tour.
📝 Now: You need to sign an agreement with that agent before they can show you any properties.

In other words, you’re officially in a relationship with your agent before you even step inside a house. No more “just looking.”

So, How Do You Avoid Signing Your Soul Away?

Let’s be real—signing a contract without vetting your agent is like agreeing to marry someone after a single text message. You need to make sure they’re the right fit for you. Here’s how:

✅ 50+ Google Reviews – If they’ve helped a lot of buyers and have the receipts (aka reviews), that’s a good sign.
✅ 5-Star Rating – Nobody’s perfect, but a consistent 5-star rating shows they at least know what they’re doing.
✅ A Legit Website – If their website looks like it was made on MySpace, run. A good agent has a professional site that explains their process and why they’re awesome.

👉 Check out our testimonials and reviews here: https://johnmarzulloteam.com/

The #1 Buyer Frustration (And How to Avoid It)

Biggest Complaint?
🚨 “My agent is too busy, and I missed out on the perfect home!”

In a competitive market, hesitation = heartbreak. If your agent is juggling too many clients, you might be stuck waiting while someone else snags your dream home.

💡 Solution? The John Marzullo Team has 16 dedicated agents, so you’ll never have to wait around for a showing. We work around YOUR schedule, not the other way around.

Final Thoughts (a.k.a. Read This Before You Sign Anything)

Buying a home is a big deal, and this new rule makes choosing the right agent more important than ever. So before you sign anything, make sure your agent is experienced, available, and not just in it for the commission.

Thinking about buying? Let’s chat—no pressure, no bad contracts, just real help.

📞 Call or text us today!