Gilch advises homebuyers and sellers to look out for admin fees in their contract, which can have different names. And then, to challenge them.
She said that's often enough to get agents to yield, since the much larger commission they get on the sale — often a five figure amount for the typical home — is not worth risking over the comparatively smaller fee.
But noticing these fees requires staying diligent throughout the home buying process. Gilch found these fees are at times added without proper disclosure, sometimes just days or even hours before closing…
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