New York Real Estate Standard Operating Procedures

Pursuant to New York State law, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New York Properties is required to publish its Standard Operating Procedures that detail prerequisites that all prospective homebuyers (“Prospective Buyers”) must meet before they receive services from a New York Real Estate agent.

New York Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New York Properties agents must implement these pre-services procedures uniformly with respect to any Prospective Buyer.

Prospective Buyer Identification

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New York Properties does not require Prospective Buyers to provide identification to work with a Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New York Properties agent. However, Prospective Buyers may be required to show proof of identification to (i) enter certain Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New York Properties offices if required by the building’s security, (ii) attend an open house or showing at the direction of a homeowner or listing agent, or (iii) in any other circumstance as directed by a third party, including but not limited to, a seller or listing agent.

Buyer Representation Agreement

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New York Properties does not require Prospective Buyers to sign an exclusive buyer representation agreement to work with a Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New York Properties agent, however, a prospective buyer and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New York Properties agent may agree to utilize an exclusive buyer representation agreement.

Prospective Buyer Evidence of Pre-Approval

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New York Properties does not require Prospective Buyers to provide confirmation of a loan or mortgage pre-approval to work with a Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New York Properties agent; however, a third party, including a seller or listing agent, may require proof of pre-approval, including but not limited to, prior to attending a showing or open house or receiving an offer from the Prospective Buyer.

Equal Housing Opportunity

We are committed to upholding the principles of the Fair Housing Act and ensuring equal housing opportunities for all. We support and abide by fair housing laws and practices.

Fair Housing Statement

We adhere to the principles of fair housing and equal opportunity. It is our policy to provide professional services to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

Disclaimer

Information provided on this website is believed to be accurate; however, The BēKIN Team at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New York Properties does not warrant its accuracy. We recommend that clients independently verify any information they deem material or important.