Buyer's Rebate Program
reAlpha returns up to 50% of the buyer-agent commission directly to you — itemized on your Closing Disclosure, with no surprises before you sign.
Avg. cash back paid
Eligible states
Hidden fees
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Simple process
Your cash back is calculated upfront and credited on your Closing Disclosure — no paperwork chasing, no post-close delays.
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Use Claire, your AI, to search across all MLS listings. You stay in the driver's seat — your real expert team handles what needs a human.
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Your cash back amount is disclosed and agreed upon before you tour or make an offer — fully compliant with the new written buyer agreement requirements.
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Your licensed reAlpha agent guides you through offer, negotiation, and closing. Your cash back appears as a credit on your Closing Disclosure.
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The credit reduces your out-of-pocket closing costs directly at closing — freeing up cash for what matters after you get the keys.
How the math works
In a traditional sale, the buyer-agent commission is paid out of the home sale and goes entirely to the agent. reAlpha shares it with you instead — transparently, and in writing before you sign.
$6,250
Returned to you at closing, assuming a 2.5% buyer-agent commission
Your reAlpha agent gets paid for the work they do on your transaction. The savings come from automation — not from cutting service.
Whether you're buying a starter home or your forever place, the rebate scales with your purchase price.
Your exact cash back amount is written into your buyer agreement — not a vague estimate that shifts at closing.
Cash back appears as a closing-cost credit on the Closing Disclosure, accepted by conventional, FHA, and most VA loans.
Eligibility
Most homebuyers using a reAlpha agent in an eligible state qualify. A few situations limit or change how the rebate works — we walk through them below.
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Florida
Texas
Georgia
Arizona
Nevada
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Ohio
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Michigan
Oregon
Iowa
Missouri
Real buyers, real cash back
Real cash-back amounts paid out to reAlpha buyers in the past 12 months. Names changed for privacy.
$7,200
Cash back at closing
I was already touring homes on my own. The cash back covered my closing costs and left enough for new appliances.
$11,500
Cash back at closing
We knew exactly what neighborhood we wanted. The reAlpha team handled the paperwork and we got a check toward our move.
$6,400
Cash back at closing
Claire helped me narrow down listings before bed every night. By the time I called my agent, I knew which one I wanted.
Common questions
The IRS treats buyer-agent rebates as a reduction in the purchase price, not as taxable income. We recommend speaking with your tax advisor for your specific situation.
No. The seller pays the same total commission either way. Your cash back comes out of reAlpha's portion, not the seller's, so your offer is identical to one without a rebate from the seller's perspective.
The August 2024 NAR settlement requires every buyer to sign a written buyer agreement that discloses agent compensation upfront. Your reAlpha agreement spells out the cash-back amount in writing before you tour any homes — making the program fully compliant with the new rules.
It depends on your lender. Most lenders allow buyer-agent credits to offset closing costs. Some loan programs let you apply unused credits to reduce your loan amount, which lowers your monthly payment. Your reAlpha agent will coordinate with your lender to maximize the benefit.
Full-service. You get a licensed agent who handles negotiation, contracts, inspections, and closing. The savings come from automation — Claire does the listing search and document prep — not from cutting human support where it matters.