an approach that protects their interests. This approach is particularly precious for a buyer, in particuly because he is only part in the transaction who are not represented fairly*. Moreover, such protection doesn't cost anything, depending on the option.
Have you thought about how your interests are defended as a buyer when the owner ...

• sells his own property without outside help?
• uses the services of a marketing firm?
• sign a broker contract with a real estate broker?
• is a developer who selling new homes or condos units, according to its terms?

In all cases, the buyer is left to itself. No commitment or contract established with a professional real estate, you must rely on the advice of the sellers or you need to proceed by yourself for many solicitation required from various experts to secure your purchase.
 
* Despite the fact that the interests of buyers are relatively protected with the Real Estate Brokerage Act if the seller uses a real estate broker, buyers can claim, rightly or wrongly, to don't be fairly represented in a transaction.
 

How much ?

• There is no cost imposed on the buyer when the transaction is negotiated on a property inscribed on the central distribution system used by real estate broker  (Centris.ca, Realtor.ca based on the MLS / SIA)
• The buyer will have to pay a fee only if the properties for sale by owner (with or without marketing service) or in the case of new homes sold directly by developers.
• The method of payment is chosen when signing the contract. It can take the form of a percentage of the price attached to an offer to purchase or a lump sum, depending on the terms specified in the contract purchaser.
• Any amount of compensation obtained through a transaction from another brokerage agency or broker (via the universal broadcast system Centris - MLS) is automatically deducted from the amount provided to the buyer contract.
• note in conclusion that the fees for brokerage services and taxes can now be added to the amount charged for the mortgage.

 
Note: The iAchat program is offered by RCIIQ members only. Check with your broker.