Frequently Asked Questions

Will IntelligentBuyer.com really send me a rebate check?

Yes it is true.  We mail you out a rebate check usually within two weeks of closing.  We will guarantee this in writing when we begin working with you.   

Why do you give your clients a rebate?

We know that the vast majority of people need an agent to complete their purchase.  We have felt that the real estate industry has taken too much of an advantage of this need.  In short, we believe real estate agents charge too much.  We focus on buyers, and since our commission comes from the seller it just makes sense for us to give it back to our clients.

O.K. so Intelligentbuyer.com is going to send me a rebate check.  How is your service?

Most of our clients come to us for the rebate check; they come back to us for our service.
Our agents are experienced.  We don’t hire sales people; we don’t want to talk you into anything.  Our main goal is your satisfaction.  In fact our agents paid not just based on commission but on your satisfaction.  You will receive a satisfaction survey after the transaction, so you can tell us how we can better meet your needs in the future.

Instead of issuing me a check at the end, will intelligent buyer pay my closing costs?

We would be happy to spend 50% of our commission on your closing costs.  The only problem is that most lenders won’t allow us to.  Lenders feel that your ability to come up with your own closing costs reflects on your ability to pay your new mortgage.  For this reason we usually have to reimburse you after the transaction.

Is there a cap on the amount of rebate I can receive?

No.  There is no cap.  We will pay you your full rebate no matter how high your commission check is.  Just to give you an example if you buy a $2 million dollar home (if we make 3% commission) we will mail you a check for $30,000.

Can you help me get a loan?

Yes we can.  We are affiliated with Land Home Financial.  We can get your pre-qualified with the best rates on the market.  That being said, you don’t have to use California Mortgage Group.  You can use any lender you want.

Is there ever a situation where I would not receive a full 50%?

Yes.  We have a minimum commission that we must make of $3000.  If the total commission from the seller is such that our commission will be less than $3000, we will take our $3000 and send you a check for the rest.  For instance if the total commission received is $5000, we would take our $3000, and send you a rebate for the remaining $2000.  This usually only happens is when the home you are buying is of a very low price for instance $150,000, or if the commission is low for some reason.

How do I earn 66% of the commission from the seller?

This occurs when when a buyer has already found the property they want and is ready to put in an offer.  Because the buyer has done the job of finding the property on their own we believe they deserve more of the commission.  Please remember that we still require a minimum commission of $3000.

Frequently Asked Questions