Cash Back Real Estate Agents... Are You Actually Saving Money? | EP404

Cashback real estate agents promise buyers money back after closing—but what could that rebate cost you during the transaction?Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott discuss whether cashback is worth it when choosing someone to represent you in one of the largest purchases of your life. They examine agent experience, availability, negotiation skills and the difference between simply having a real estate licence and providing professional representation.The conversation also covers buyer trust, misleading square-footage figures, the importance of a functional floor plan, automated real estate services, AI and where Ariel and Adrian currently see opportunities in the Ontario real estate market.Whether you are comparing agents or preparing to purchase a home, this episode explains why the value of your representation may matter considerably more than the rebate offered at closing.VIDEO SECTIONS & TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro1:58 – Does a cashback agent have the right experience?4:01 – Saving money now could cost you later9:48 – Trust and guidance during the buying process12:01 – Why the floor plan matters more than the number15:49 – What a professional buyer consultation should accomplish17:58 – AI and the future of real estate professionals20:35 – Outro/recapWatch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/kormendytrottListen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1pwncyet9NydbgTmx5D21kLinktree:https://linktr.ee/kormendytrottInstagram:https://instagram.com/kormendytrottYouTube:https://youtube.com/kormendytrottFacebook:https://facebook.com/kormendytrottX:https://x.com/kormendytrottLinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/company/ktrealtyTikTok:https://tiktok.com/@kormendytrottThe Kormendy Trott Team was formed in 2011 by Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott. Originally a team of two in Milton, Ontario, KT has grown into a full-service real estate group serving Halton Region, Peel Region, and the Greater Toronto Area.