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Co-Broking Procedures. Deborah Cumming. April 2012. What is co-broking?. Co-operation between two companies Listing broker and selling broker Commission is typically split Two sides to the commission ( listing and selling ). Types of Listings…. Open Listings
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Co-Broking Procedures Deborah Cumming April 2012
What is co-broking? Co-operation between two companies Listing broker and selling broker Commission is typically split Two sides to the commission (listing and selling)
Types of Listings… Open Listings Multiple Listings (Exclusive Right of Sale)
OPEN LISTINGSCo-broking Disadvantages… Multiple listing agents Competing with the owner No control on the listing or selling process Creates competition, rather than co-operation No guarantee of commission No standard documentation
OPEN LISTINGSCo-broking Disadvantages… Not recommended for co-broking Co-broke letter required
MULTIPLE LISTINGSCo-broking Benefits… Real estate firms are able to sell each other’s listings Quicker sale Vendor representation Buyer representation No dual agency
MULTIPLE LISTINGSCo-broking Benefits… Maximum exposure Best price Guaranteed commission (contractual arrangement) Automatic co-operation Standard documentation Established commission
Who does what? Listing Broker Represents the vendor exclusively Establishes commission Markets the property Arranges viewing appointments Prepare offers (completes documentation) Present ALL offers and counter offers to vendor
Who does what? Listing Broker Send information to vendor’s attorney (carriage of sale) Oversees the SALE process Updates sale process on website If offer is rejected, signed rejected offer MUST be returned to selling broker
Who does what? Selling/Co-operating Broker Represents purchaser Pre-qualifies the purchaser Introduces property to purchaser Obtain relevant information for offer Arrange earnest deposit Keep purchaser informed
Who does what? Selling/Co-operating Broker Buyer to sign offer Send accepted offer to purchaser’s attorney
Standard Documentation… Name TRN Ad Address Company, Occupation and Title Purchase Price (Offer) Payment Terms
Standard Documentation… Deposit (at least 15% of Sale Price) Earnest Deposit (at least 10% of Deposit) Conditions Completion Possession Purchaser’s Attorney
YOUR BUSINESSCo-Broking Benefits Co-operation and effective communication between brokers Quicker sale Best price for vendor Fosters good working relationships between companies Raise the bar in the industry