We love working with realtors! Have a client or want to get in touch with us? Fill out the agent or client registration forms on this page. Have a lot you're trying to get sold? Read about our land co-marketing program below. Additionally, our broker co-op policy is located at the bottom of this page.
The Land Co-Marketing Program
Here's how the program works:
Site Assessment
We complete a Site Assessment on your vacant land listing to determine site costs to build such as well, septic, fill tree clearing, etc.
Marketing
This is where it gets good! Through beautiful signage, digital marketing, social media and email marketing, we help market your vacant land to prospective buyers.
This program is completely FREE to you and your seller. Give us a call today or click the link below to get your free site assessment.
WANT TO HEAR MORE?
Fill out he form below for more information about our Pre-Construction Program.
CLIENT REGISTRATION
Broker Co-Op Policy
Registration
Online or Walk-in registrations - To ensure accurate information, when an agent registers a buyer with Smith Custom Homes’ we ask that the registration be filled out by the agent.
Phone Registrations – We understand that many agents are too busy to accompany each buyer to every model center. While we would prefer agents to be with the buyer at time of registration, phone registrations are allowed. However, please be aware that the agent must still fill out a registration form on our website, at www.smithcustomhomesfl.com/realtors. The buyer must confirm at our first meeting that they are indeed working with the agent.
Registration Protection Period – Any agent that registers a buyer with Smith Custom Homes is under the protection of our registration policy for 90 days from date of registration. As long as a Registration form is completed, the agent registered will be included on the client’s sale of a Smith Custom home during this 90 day period.
Commissions
Smith Custom Homes pays to brokers involved on a home sale a 3% commission on the contracted price of the home. Commissions are paid in three draws: 1% 30 days after loan closing, 1% 30 days after drywall, and 1% 30 days after New Home Orientation.
Unlicensed Activity
According to F.S. 475.41, No contract for a commission or compensation for any act or service enumerated in section 475.01 (3) is valid unless the broker or sales associate has complied with this chapter in regard to issuance and renewal of the license at the time the act or service was performed. Any unlicensed activity will be reported to the Florida Division of Real Estate.
Agent Participation
Smith Custom Homes prefers that agents take a proactive approach when dealing with their clients. It is important for agents to be an active participant in each meeting we have with your client. While it is not always possible to be at every meeting, we do encourage agents to be present to service their clients the best way possible, and assist in the contract process.
Broker Discounts
Occasionally, a broker will authorize an agent to give a buyer a discount, or “waive” their commissions to a buyer. Smith Custom Homes does not allow any discounts of this manner or commissions to be waived. For tax purposes and required by the Internal Revenue Service, all commissions due must be paid to the broker of record. Any discounts or refunds to the buyer may be negotiated through that broker.