One Flat Fee. The Rest Comes Back to You.
Your California buyer rebate and flat fee are in writing before you tour a single home.
We represent home buyers only. You pay a written flat fee by price tier, and 100% of the buyer-agent compensation we actually receive above that fee is credited to you at closing (disclosed to your lender and escrow, subject to transaction approval and applicable rules).
Buy a Home. Get a California Buyer Rebate at Closing.
A written flat fee covers full buyer representation. Compensation actually received above it may be credited to you at closing under the written agreement and transaction requirements.
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Our fee follows a disclosed purchase-price tier rather than a percentage commission. The applicable fee is stated in the written agreement.
We keep our flat fee. Compensation actually received above it may be credited to you at closing, subject to the transaction, lender, closing approval, and applicable rules.
How It Works
Three steps. A clear written fee and credit calculation method before representation begins.
Written Agreement First
Your written buyer agreement states the applicable flat-fee tier and explains how any potential credit is calculated before representation begins.
Full Buyer Representation
Offers, negotiations, disclosures, inspections, appraisal management, and escrow coordination, licensed California broker service from offer to close.
Rebate at Closing
We keep our written flat fee. Any permitted compensation actually received above it may be credited to you through the closing statement.
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CashBack Real Estate is run personally by a licensed California real estate broker, operating under corporate broker license CA DRE #02053764, on record with the state since 2018. There is no call center and no hand-off: the broker who signs your agreement is the one reviewing your property and negotiating your purchase. Every fee and every California buyer rebate credit is stated in your written agreement before representation begins, and you can verify the license on the California DRE public lookup right now.
Why a Buyer-Dedicated Service Changes Everything
Most real estate brokerages work both sides, representing buyers and sellers under the same roof. That creates a built-in tension: when an agent is focused on moving listing inventory, buyers can become secondary. CashBack Real Estate is structured differently. This service operates exclusively for buyer representation, with written flat-fee tiers based on the purchase price. Our incentives are fully aligned with yours, finding the right home at the best price, not steering you toward a higher commission.
Common California Buyer Rebate Questions
Everything you need to know about how a California buyer rebate works, how you receive it, and whether it’s legal, answered plainly.
How exactly does the California buyer rebate get back to me?
The rebate is delivered as a credit on your closing disclosure (settlement statement), the official document you sign at close of escrow. It appears as a line-item credit that directly reduces your cash-to-close or closing costs. This is the cleanest and most transparent method, and it’s how CashBack Real Estate operates on every transaction. No confusion about where the money went. It’s right there in black and white at closing.
Is this legal in California?
Buyer credits may be permitted when properly negotiated, documented, and disclosed. The written buyer agreement states our fee, and any credit is disclosed to the relevant parties, lender, and closing professionals as required for the transaction.
Does my lender need to approve the rebate?
If you’re financing the purchase, yes, your lender must be informed and approve the rebate. Most conventional lenders (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac guidelines) allow buyer rebates but require that the rebate not exceed your actual closing costs. We disclose the rebate to your lender upfront so there are no surprises. Cash buyers do not require lender approval, but the credit still depends on the contract, escrow, compensation received, available charges, and applicable rules.
Do I pay taxes on the rebate?
Generally no. Buyer credits are commonly treated as a purchase-price adjustment rather than income, which may reduce the property’s tax basis. Confirm your specific tax treatment and reporting with a qualified tax adviser.
Can escrow disburse the rebate anywhere I choose?
No, and this is important to understand. Escrow is a neutral party that can only disburse funds according to signed escrow instructions agreed upon by all parties. The rebate must be properly disclosed in the escrow instructions, the purchase contract, and to the lender. That’s exactly how we structure it, everything documented, disclosed, and on your settlement statement as a closing credit.
How is everything disclosed and documented?
Before representation begins, your Buyer-Broker Agreement states the flat fee and explains how any potential credit is calculated. The rebate is then disclosed in the purchase contract, the escrow instructions, and on your final closing disclosure. The fee and calculation method are documented before you commit to representation. No surprises, no fine print.
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A written flat fee. Any permitted compensation actually received above it may be credited to you at closing. Buyer-dedicated service with the fee and calculation method disclosed before representation begins.
See Full Fee Schedule → Talk to a Buyer’s AgentCashBack Real Estate | CA DRE #02053764 | Los Angeles & Orange County, California | Mailing: 2239 Townsgate Rd #110, Westlake Village, CA 91361 | info@cashbackre.com | 310.694.0361
Service Scope: CashBack Real Estate operates as a buyer representation service under CA DRE #02053764. The responsible broker may be affiliated with other licensed real estate entities. This DBA operates exclusively for buyer representation services. |
Commission Disclosure: The amount or rate of real estate commissions is not fixed by law. They are set by each broker individually and may be negotiable between seller/buyer and broker. Buyer rebates are subject to lender approval and applicable law. Equal Housing Opportunity.