NAR Consumer Guides

Navigating the home buying and selling process can be complex, but the Consumer Guides from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) provide clear, reliable information to help you make informed decisions. These resources break down key aspects of real estate transactions, including understanding agent commissions, negotiating offers, and knowing your rights as a buyer or seller. Whether you’re purchasing your first home or selling a property, these guides are designed to empower you with the knowledge you need for a smooth and confident experience in today’s changing market.

Consumer Guide to Written Buyer Agreements

 

 

 

Consumer Guide to Open Houses and Written Agreements

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: REALTORS® Duty to Put Client Interests Above Their Own

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: What Veterans Need To Know about Buying a Home

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: Offers of Compensation

 

 

 

Consumer Guide to Negotiating Written Buyer Agreements

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: Seller Concessions

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: Multiple Listing Services (MLSs)

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: Fair Housing

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: Listing Agreements

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: Ten Questions to Ask a Buyer’s Agent

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: Ten Questions to Ask a Seller’s Agent

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: Buying Your First Home

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: Mortgages and Financing

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: Steps Between Signing and Closing on a Home

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: Agency and Non-Agency Relationships

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: The Appraisal Process

 

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: Home Inspections

 

 

Consumer Guide: Homeowners Insurance

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: Flood Insurance

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: Fire Damage and Policy Coverage

 

 

 


Consumer Guide: Preparing to Sell Your Home

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: What Goes Into Pricing Your Home

 

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: Escrow and Earnest Money

 

 

Consumer Guide: Preparing for Homeownership

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: Property Taxes

 

 

 

Consumer Guide: Seller Disclosures