How to Real Estate Today

5: No One Can Work for Free: Let's Educate Buyers


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In this conversation, Rebecca Green and Kim Borcherding discuss buyer agency agreements and the changes that will be rolling out in the near future. They share personal stories and insights about buyer trepidation and the importance of having clear communication and understanding between buyers and agents. They emphasize the need for buyers to be educated about the buyer broker agreement and the role of the agent in the transaction. They also discuss the importance of experience, local expertise, and trust when choosing a buyer's agent.

Takeaways

  • Buyers should be educated about buyer agency agreements and the role of the agent in the transaction.
  • Clear communication and understanding between buyers and agents is crucial.
  • Experience and local expertise are important factors to consider when choosing a buyer's agent.
  • Trust and a good fit in terms of communication style are also key considerations.
  • Buyers should interview potential agents and ask about their experience, understanding of the area, and their process for managing the transaction.

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Rebecca brings 33+ years of real estate experience into RebeccaGreen.co
where she coaches agents on the four pillars of success: Health + Wellness, Operations + Systems, Community + Collaboration, Marketing + Branding. Inside the CEO Agent Community, you’ll find coaching, courses, done-for-you marketing tools, media days, implementation sessions, and the strategies that help agents scale smarter—not busier. You can also connect with her local Oregon + Washington team at SellingPortlandRealEstate.com
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Kim is the founder of Hey Clever Collective —a community designed to help agents build businesses they actually love. She’s all about collaboration, creativity, and showing agents how to tap into their unique strengths.

Together, we’re creating conversations, sharing strategies, and opening doors for agents who want more—more balance, more profitability, and more community. Come hang out with us, learn with us, and let’s build something bigger than a business… let’s build a life you love.

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How to Real Estate TodayBy Rebecca Green + Kim Borcherding