FEE SHARING & TAX ADVANTAGES

  • Traditionally, sellers include agent/advisor fees within the sales price, with the seller covering these costs at closing. While the buyer ultimately pays these fees through the purchase price, only the seller benefits from the tax advantage of paying the fee as a closing cost.

  • A few years ago, Benchmark introduced a practice of collecting fees from both parties. This approach relieves the seller from bearing 100% of the fees while allowing the buyer to take the associated tax advantage, along with other closing costs.
 
  • The National Association of Realtors 2024 lawsuit has ushered in a new normal in the residential real estate industry. Sellers are no longer required to cover both agent/advisor fees, leading to a more equitable distribution of costs.
 
  • When the buyer pays their portion of the fee, they gain the tax advantage, not the seller.
 
  • Buyers often request that Benchmark locate off-market opportunities, paying ‘finder fees’ in exchange for exclusive access to these off-market sites.

STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES OF OFF-MARKET LISTINGS

  • Sellers maintain privacy, avoiding public exposure that could impact employee relations.  

  • Direct negotiations with Benchmark’s agent/advisors eliminate the risks associated with multiple layers of agents and potential misinterpretation.
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  • Opportunities are presented directly to Benchmark’s qualified buyers without the need for extensive public marketing.

flexible list arrangements

  • At Benchmark, we prioritize bringing qualified buyers to the table rather than focusing solely on the listing arrangement. We market properties exclusively to our verified buying group.

Benchmark Advisors Group
855-744-3835
Corporate: 9005 Overlook Blvd Brentwood, TN 37027
[email protected]

​Nashville - Dallas - Huntsville - New York

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The material contained in Benchmark’s offering memorandums is furnished for the sole purpose of considering and evaluating the purchase of the opportunity and shall not be used for any other purpose.  Information in offering memorandums should not, under any circumstances, be photocopied or disclosed to any third party without the written consent of the owner, Benchmark Advisors Group, or its subsidiaries Benchmark Fuel Advisors, or Benchmark Hospitality Advisors (“Benchmark”).

Neither Benchmark nor the owner make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information nor shall be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future representation of the Property.  Benchmark openly cooperates with other advisors, agents, and brokers and may periodically include their listings in our inventory and subsequent information regarding the listing which Benchmark claims no ownership of such work product.   
 
Offering brochures may include certain statements and estimates with respect to the opportunity which may or may not be proven to be correct, and there can be no assurance that such estimates will be achieved. Further, Benchmark and the owner disclaim all liability for representations or warranties, expressed or implied, contained in or omitted from offering memorandums, or any other written or oral communication transmitted or made available to the recipient. The recipient shall rely solely on those representations and warranties that may be made in any final, fully executed, and delivered purchase agreement with the owner. The recipient of offering memorandums shall not look to the owner nor Benchmark or any of their officers, employees, representatives, independent contractors, or affiliates, for the accuracy or completeness thereof.   Recipients of offering memorandums are advised and encouraged to conduct their own comprehensive review and analysis of the opportunity.

Offering memorandums may or may not include a buyer premium fee payable to Benchmark by the buyer at closing.   This fee and any other information contained in offering memorandums is subject to change without notice.   

Our Privacy Policy for the SMS/MMS Mobile Message Marketing Program at Benchmark Advisors Group prioritizes the protection of your personal information. We collect and use your mobile number and interaction data solely for sending promotional messages, enhancing customer support, and refining our marketing strategies. We uphold stringent data security measures and provide options for opting out or seeking assistance. You retain rights over your data, including access and correction privileges. Updates to our Privacy Policy will be promptly communicated, ensuring transparency and compliance. SMS OPT-IN OR PHONE NUMBERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SMS ARE NOT BEING SHARED. 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information in relation to our SMS/MMS Mobile Message Marketing Program here.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our SMS/MMS marketing program, please contact us at:
Benchmark Advisors Group
9005 Overlook Blvd. Brentwood, TN 37027
[email protected]
855-744-3835
Effective/Updated July 2024