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Daniel Odio

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RebateReps.com

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http://www.RebateReps.com

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(877) 437-6346

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(202) 250-3846

Description

RebateReps.com - a nationwide referral network of real estate agents who share their commissions with buyers.

About Us:

 

Realtors: Click here to learn about joining RebateReps.com. 

It's free, and you only pay a referral fee when you close a deal 

 

RebateReps is the only Nationwide Network of top real estate agents from major brokerages who are willing to give real estate rebates. If you are buying just about any new construction or resale home, we will save you money by connecting you to a local agent who will put their commission into your pocket. We serve almost every city, nationwide. Click here to see some example rebate amounts. Submit an inquiry at right and we will connect you with a local RebateReps agent who will explain the program to you, or call us at 1.800.482.2049 to speak to one of our specialists. IMPORTANT info. for new construction homes! Don't enter a homebuilder's office without a RebateReps agent or you may forfeit your eligibility for a new home rebate. Don't make a $5,250 mistake!

We like to say that we "remove the taxi driver" from the home buying process. Here's why: A traditional real estate agent might spend several months driving you around every weekend to look at new homes. That takes a lot of time, which is why the agent has to make a large commission on each transaction (which, by the way, the seller pays). But we figure that you'd prefer to start your home search on the Internet instead, right? So, imagine if your real estate agent could leave the taxi driving up to you and just focus on negotiating you a great deal on your home. That's how RebateReps works. And to thank you for not having to be a taxi driver, the real estate agent shares his commission with you! A local, top-notch agent will help you identify areas & homes you might like, and give you the resources to narrow your search down on your own. Once you're ready to get serious about buying a home, the RebateReps agent will provide you with a full service experience, but since he doesn't have to be a taxi driver, he can afford to share his commission with you! Sounds like a great deal, right? It is! We both win - the agent can focus on what he does best, negotiating a great deal for you and guiding you through the escrow & closing process, and you get the freedom to start your home search on your own terms & timeframe. Why didn't anyone think of this sooner?! (Actually we have an answer for that too - it wasn't possible before the Internet!)

Click here to see some real HUD-1 documents showing the rebates we've given!

 

So why not let our network of agents share their commission and put it in your pocket! Call or contact us at right for a cash rebate at closing.

Did you know you pay the same price whether you get a real estate rebate or not?

The cost for your new home is the same with or without a real estate agent representing you. So how can RebateReps save you $5,000 to $10,000 or more in your home purchase?

Learn how real estate agents earn their commission

When buying a resale home, the seller's agent is known as the "listing agent". The listing agent charges the seller a fixed fee, (often 6% - so we'll use 6% as an example here). The seller pays this 6% fee whether or not you, the buyer, have an agent representing you. This means that when you do NOT have an agent, the listing agent keeps the entire 6% commission. The seller has no motivation to offer you a better price if you buy his house without a real estate agent, because he has to pay the same 6% commission to his listing agent either way! RebateReps lets you take advantage of this "loophole". When you use a RebateReps agent to represent you, the RebateReps agent gets paid part of the listing agent's commission, and then rebates part of it to you!

When buying a new construction home, the builder sets the price. If you buy a new construction home and have a RebateReps agent present, the builder must pay your agent a commission - even though you pay the same price for the home! The law stipulates that a builder can only pay a commission to a licensed real estate agent. Without an agent present, you pay the same price as you would have if you had arrived with a RebateReps agent. However, without an agent, you forfeit your opportunity to get a rebate.

Our secret strategy that other real estate agents don't want you to know.
Here's how our program works (and how we can afford to do it!).

Most real estate agents will keep the entire commission the seller pays them. But RebateReps agents share their commission with you with the "two zeros" program. Just take the last two zeros off the price of the house, and that's your rebate!

For example:

• If you buy a $238,000 home, you get $2,380 as a rebate
• If you buy a $527,473 home, you get $5,274.73 as a rebate
• If you buy a $2,319,264 home, you get $23,192.64 as a rebate

Click Here for some real examples of rebates we've given recently.

For example, if you buy a $525,000 home, you'll get a $5,250 rebate.  If you have $10,000 in closing costs, instead of having to bring $10,000 to closing, you only bring $4,750 (which is $10,000 - $5,250).  But if you only had $3,000 in closing costs, and you were getting a $5,250 rebate, you would actually get a check for $2,250 at closing!

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Areas of Expertise

Member Agents:

We have over 525 agents in the RebateReps program nationwide.

All our participating agents have undergone a screening process by RebateReps and have agreed to give you a rebate using our "Two Zeros" calculation.  We ensure that you are interacting with a top agent from a reputable firm - just like you would be even if you weren't working with RebateReps.  The difference is that you are getting the "member discount" for having inquiried through RebateReps.com!

Here is a small sampling of the brokerages of agents who participate in the RebateReps program:

Note - RebateReps is not directly associated with nor endorsed by these brokerages, and we do not recommend any specific brokerage!  What we will do is connect you to a trusted agent (for example, from one of the brokerages above) who can understand and help you with your specific needs.

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. This seems too good to be true. What's going on here?

   For Buyers: The math is simple - most real estate agents keep all of the commission the seller pays them, but RebateReps agents don't. Instead, RebateReps agents give a cash rebate back to you. When the seller (or builder) pays a commission, the RebateReps agents in our network are simply giving some of their commission back to you. There is never any charge to you as the buyer. For Sellers: RebateReps agents offer a discounted listing fee (i.e., RebateReps agents charge less than most other Real estate agents do)

   We like to say that we "remove the taxi driver" from the home buying process. Here's how: A traditional real estate agent might spend several months driving you around every weekend to look at new homes. That takes a lot of time, which is why the agent has to make a large commission on each transaction (which, by the way, the seller pays). But we figure that you'd prefer to start your home search on the Internet instead, right? So, imagine if your real estate agent could leave the taxi driving up to you and just focus on negotiating you a great deal on your home. That's how RebateReps works. And to thank you for not having to be a taxi driver, the real estate agent shares his commission with you! A local, top-notch agent will help you identify areas & homes you might like, and give you the resources to narrow your search down on your own. Once you're ready to get serious about buying a home, the RebateReps agent will provide you with a full service experience, but since he doesn't have to be a taxi driver, he can afford to share his commission with you! Sounds like a great deal, right? It is! We both win - the agent can focus on what he does best, negotiating a great deal for you and guiding you through the escrow & closing process, and you get the freedom to start your home search on your own terms & timeframe. Why didn't anyone think of this sooner?! (Actually we have an answer for that too - it wasn't possible before the Internet!)

2. I already registered with a new homebuilder. Can I still get a rebate through one of your real estate agents?

   The short answer is you may have just made a $10,000 mistake. Then again, you may still be able to get the rebate. Here's why:

   A builder allows you to have an agent when you show up on your first visit. If you've already visited the builder, they are not legally bound to compensate a real state agent, since you're already a potential client. However, sometimes a builder will allow you to hire an agent after the fact. Your first step should be to call the builder ASAP and ask them if you can have a real estate agent represent you. If the builder says yes, we will assign a local RebateReps agent to you. Cross your fingers, because if the builder doesn't allow you to hire an agent, then you have to either a) buy that home without the rebate (ouch!) or b) pick another builder.

3. How can RebateReps agents afford to give rebates?

   We have founded our entire firm on the concept of rebates. Out network of agents utilize Internet technology to streamline their costs and to be more efficient. (For example, this FAQ you're reading now means we don't have to answer the same questions over and over on the phone!). RebateReps agents are willing to earn less money on every transaction because they know that you probably already have an idea of the property or area in which you want to buy, so the agent doesn't have to be a "taxi driver" and drive you all around town. Since you're saving the agent time, they can afford to share their commission with you. RebateReps agents also know that satisfied customers lead to a greater number of clients. When they give you a rebate, they are basically giving you back part of their commission... a commission which the SELLER pays a real estate agent. A buyer never pays a commission, so the rebate isn't costing you anything. You pay the same price for a house whether you have a real estate agent or not. So why not get a few thousand dollars back when you buy your next home?

4. Why don't all realtors offer rebates?

   Most real estate agents can't afford to give rebates, for a number of reasons. Usually the real estate agent has to give up to half of his or her commission to the head office. Instead of paying you a rebate, they are paying the office to keep the lights on. Lastly, very few realtors are using technology effectively (like RebateReps agents do!) and are not able service clients while reducing costs.

   Aren't you glad you found us?

5. My agent said it was illegal to offer rebates. Is this true?

   In most states, your real estate agent is wrong! Giving rebates is very legal in all but a handful of states - in fact, it would be illegal not to be able to give a rebate. That's called price fixing.

   However, a handful of states do not allow rebates: Alabama, Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon and Wyoming. The state of Kentucky just changed their rules and made rebates legal (they were under pressure by the Department of Justice to do so). If you live in one of the states where rebates are not legal, but you want them to be, please write your Senator & Congressman, or send us an email, and we'll forward it to the Department of Justice! We really appreciate the fact that the DOJ is looking into states which do not allow rebates.

   It's GREAT to see the DOJ at work - here's a notice recently posted on South Dakota's website:

   

   And Here's a notice recently on Kentucky's website:

   
   

6. My real estate agent said, "You get what you pay for". Will you provide me with the same level of service as a traditional agent?

   Not only will one of the agents in our network provide you with the same level of service, but we'll provide you with a better level of service, and here's how:

   RebateReps is not for everyone. If you're uncomfortable using email or browsing the web, the advantages of using RebateReps.com will not be as obvious to you. But if you're tired of dealing with real estate agents that aren't tech savvy (or don't even know how to use email!), come enjoy the benefits of having a RebateReps agent help you find your next home, and share his commission with you in the process. Take the taxi driving out of your home buying experience, and empower yourself! The RebateReps network is comprised of top local real estate agents across the USA, from firms such as RE/MAX, ERA, Centruy 21 and other brands you'd surely recognize. These agents have agreed to participate in our network, and we have verified their ability to give top-notch service & support to you.

   
   

7. Where are you located?

   Our office is located in Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. However, we service clients nationwide via a network of trusted agents, all of whom are willing to share their commission with you.

8. Would I be getting 'real' cash at closing?

   Yes! In most cases (95% of the time), the rebate is put right on the HUD-1 closing statement, so you bring less cash to closing than you otherwise would have to! For example, let's say you're buying a $500,000 house. Your rebate would be $5,000. Now, if you were getting a 100% loan, you would just have to pay typical closing costs on your purchase, probably about $10,000 (these are loan fees, etc). BUT since you're using a RebateReps agent, that $5,000 rebate gets credited towards your closing costs, so you only have to bring $5,000 to closing instead of $10,000! You just saved $5,000 real dollars!

9. How do you define 'new home' and 'resale / existing home'?

   A new home is a newly constructed home sold by a builder. A resale home is an existing home sold by a private seller.

10. Will I have to pay more money for a real estate agent to represent me when buying a home?

    No! There is no cost to the buyer to have a RebateReps agent represent you when buying a home. You pay more when you don't have an agent because you forfeit your rebate!

    Here's how it works:

    New Homes:The builder is charges a price for a newly constructed home. If you make an offer with a real estate agent at your side, the builder will pay your agent a commission (part of which we would give back to you). However, if you buy that same home without an agent, the builder will still charge you same price but you will not be eligible for a rebate. By law, the builder can only pay a commission to a licensed realtor. But you don't have to believe it from us - go ahead and call a few homebuilders and ask them if they'll pay the commission directly to you.

    Resale homes:A real estate agent charges the seller 6% of the price of the home to list it. If a buyer shows up with a Real estate agent, then both agents split that 6%. However, if you show up and buy with no Realtor, the listing agent just keeps the whole 6%. The listing agent won't give you a discount. If you use us (or a Real estate agent we find you), however, our network of agents will give part of the 3% back to you.

11. I see that you are located in Virginia, but I'm in Texas. Can I still use RebateReps?

    Yes! We have a trained staff whose job is to match you with one of our RebateRep agents in your area.

12. If the seller pays you a 3% commission, and you pay part of that back to the buyer as a rebate, then what if the seller is offering less than 3%?

    An agent in our network will offer you a rebate based on the ratio of the seller's commission. He or she will work the details out with you before you begin your search, and will put it in writing.

13. Is your firm directly affiliated with homebuilders like Pulte or Toll Brothers?

    No. RebateReps.com is a real estate firm offering rebates to buyers. Our network of agents represent the buyer while at the same time offering a rebate. (This means you save money! A lot of money... $2,000 to $10,000.) As we like to say, "Don't make a $10,000 mistake!'

14. What's the difference between a pre-approval letter and a pre-qualification letter?

    Your lender will give you a pre-qualification letter after s/he has done a brief analysis of your financial situation. This may or may not include checking your credit. However, the letter will usually say it's contingent on various factors, such as the verification of what you've told them. A pre-approval letter is more thorough, and will include a credit check. This letter is more likely to say that you're approved for a home as long as your financial situation doesn't change (i.e., you don't buy a car while you're trying to buy a house, etc.) Some sellers or builders will require a pre-approval letter, and few won't.  You can find a list of some lenders we trust here.

15. What is a HUD-1 Statement?

    The HUD-1 is a standard form produced by the Housing and Urban Development Authority. The HUD-1 is often referred to as the closing statement because it must be used at all closings and details the monies owed by the buyer to be paid to the seller. Our network of agents provide your rebate directly on the HUD-1 (so long as your lender allows it - see the next question), meaning you can bring less cash to closing.

16. Does the rebate have to be listed on the HUD-1 statement, or can it be given after closing?

    According to Fannie Mae guidelines and federal laws, all credits must be given on the settlement statement (not after closing). Failure to disclose the payment to the buyer on the settlement statement can constitute a "false statement to a lender" (a federal crime), and also a violation of the License Law and Commission rules. You can read an email to us written from HUD on this issue. You can also read what a state real estate commission wrote about this federal statute. As long as the rebate is listed on the HUD-1, it is perfectly fine in the majority of states, and most lenders do allow the rebate on the HUD-1.  However, if your lender will not allow the rebate on the HUD-1, then the only way for you to get the credit would be to have the seller lower the sales price by the amount of the rebate.  It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure they have selected a lender who will allow the rebate on the HUD-1 statement.

17. How do you make money?

    Our network of agents keep a smaller percentage of the commission than most agents do and they're happy to do this. They feel that you deserve a rebate when you are actively involved in the search process. Today's technology enables you to perform some of groundwork traditionally provided by an agent. This frees the agent's time to focus on the part of the deal the agent does best: negotiating contracts & guiding you through to settlement.

18. How is this all free to me as a buyer?

    Absolutely! The seller always pays the commission on a home you buy. A real estate agent never charges you, the buyer, for their services. That's why you pay the same price for a home whether or not you use a real estate agent: The seller usually has already agreed to pay the listing agent a fixed commission - say 6%. So whether you buy the house by yourself or through an agent, the listing agent gets a 6% commission. Therefore, in most cases you cannot approach the seller for a discount, since the seller is paying 6% no matter what - either 6% to the listing agent, or a split of 3% to the listing agent and 3% to your agent. (Remember, this is where we come in: we give you part of our 3% in the form of a rebate).

Mortgage Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are Mortgage Fees?

   The price of a mortgage loan is determined by the interest rate, points, origination and other fees. A point is a fee that equals 1 percent of the loan amount. Points may be paid to the lender, mortgage broker, or both at the time of settlement, when applicable.

   Typically, you can pay fewer points/origination fees in exchange for a higher interest rate or more points/origination for a lower rate.

2. What is the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on the Truth-in-Lending document?

   The interest rate is the percentage rate at which a mortgage loan is repaid. The annual percentage rate (APR) takes into account the associated mortgage fees, along with the interest rate.

3. What are the various types of loans?

   Loans may have either a fixed interest rate or a variable interest rate. Fixed-rate mortgages have the same principle and interest payments for the life of the loan. They can carry a term of 30, 20 or 15 years. Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARM) have a fixed rate for a specified number of years and then once matured, fluctuate in payment depending upon the terms stated for that particular program. The fixed period for an adjustable-rate mortgage can be 3, 5, 7 or 10 years. An ARM carries a lower interest rate and therefore, has lower payments. Both types of loans, fixed and adjustable, prove beneficial in different situations.

   Other specialty loans include interest-only loans, whereby, for a specified amount of time, the monthly mortgage payment is only the interest portion of the payment. Typically, the fixed period can be 3, 5, or 10 years. After that period, they convert to principle and interest payments and carry an adjustable rate.

   Other specialty loans may exist where a borrower can choose from four different payments each month in which to pay. The four different payments are as follows:

   • A minimum payment that carries a below-market interest rate. Ultra low payment
   • An interest-only payment based on the fully indexed rate. Below-average payment
   • A principle and interest payment amortized over a 30-year term. Average payment
   • A principle and interest payment amortized over a 15-year term. Average payment

4. What is a credit score?

   A credit score allows a lender to help determine the creditworthiness of a borrower to repay the loan. The score is usually determined by choosing the middle score of the three different credit reporting bureaus. The higher the credit score, the better.

   You can obtain a copy of your credit report by logging onto several websites offering the service. However, not all of them offer the actual credit scores. MyFico.com is a service that provides your liability information along with your credit scores.

5. How can I improve my credit scores?

    

   • Timely payment of bills.
   • Charging less than 50% of the total credit line on revolving credit.
   • On any revolving credit, if you exceed 75% or more and don't pay it down, then you subject your score to being lowered by 20-40 points.
   • Pull your credit twice per year to check for erroneous information.
   • * Limit having your credit pulled by vendors to not more than 8 times within a 30-day period. Exceeding this limit, subjects your score to being lowered by 10-20 points.
   • Do carry approximately 6 lines of credit - i.e. car, mortgage, and about 4 credit cards.
   • Satisfy any collections and judgments as soon as possible. Be sure to receive a formal letter from the collecting creditor so that you can send it to all three credit reporting agencies. For judgments, be sure to receive a copy of the satisfied judgment from the court.

Testimonials

Client Testimonials

Video Testimonial from Dan & Sydney

You can also click here to see real examples & amounts of rebates we've recently given

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	Daniel Odio and DROdio Real Estate, Inc made my family's dreams come true. If you are like me, part of the "Sandwich Generation"- taking care of your own kids, and helping your aging parents, then every dollar counts. Thanks to Daniel Odio and DROdio Real Estate Inc. My family and I were able to afford our dream home in our dream community despite rising interest rates. How? We found the home we liked in the neighborhood we liked. In exchange for listing Daniel as our agent, he gave us a rebate, which more than covered our closing costs. Because we built our home it took 7 months before the house was ready to close. In that time, interest rates went up 1 full percentage point, but because we received a generous rebate from DROdio Real Estate, Inc, we were able to close on our home, when many buyers had to leave their earnest money on the table due to rising interest rates. In summary, Daniel and his team made it possible for my family and I to move into our dream home without going over budget, and we even had enough money left over for a family vacation to Paris! If you are serious about buying a new or existing home, I highly recommend you chose DROdio Real Estate, Inc! I give them my highest endorsement. Sincerely, Troy E. Mosley Major, United States Army Ashburn, VA "A RebateReps.com agent really helped us navigate the home buying process as first-time homebuyers. We use email and Internet all day and the RebateRep.com agent communicated easily through those means, which was really convenient for us. RebateReps helped craft a solid, winning offer and advised us every step of the way. It was really nice working with them." Surinder and Neetu Bhohi, South Riding, VA.
	"Leslie was very easy to communicate with, she was very available by phone or email, and was always friendly. She was our strong advocate in the purchase of our new home and did a great job with negotiations and saving us even more money! She kept us updated and explained what was happening when there were delays or problems. Leslie let us know in advance what our rebate would be and when we would receive it, which was very reassuring. We received our rebate as agreed shortly after closing without any problems - Leslie even drove to my work to hand-deliver it to me! You can also give my name and number if someone wants to ask me questions about your service, I'd be glad to tell anyone what a fabulous job you've done! Thank you very much Leslie!" Shanna Minneapolis, MN "We initially chose RebateReps.com because of the rebate on our new home - about $8,000 in savings in our case. But after meeting our agent Daniel, we realized that they're offering much more than just a rebate. Daniel's a very professional agent and looked out for my family's best interests throughout the transaction, not to mention giving helpful advice with my existing property." Angelo Fernandes, Blue Springs Development in VA.
	RebateReps.com, "We would like to thank you for the exceptional service that you have provided, for the patience that you have shown and your willingness to go an extra mile to make your customers satisfied and make them enjoy the purchase of the home. I think you are the main reason this deal went through. We hope to do business with your agents in the future and wish you a great day." Victor Ceban Tyson's Corner, VA
	RebateReps.com, "Working with you was one of the best parts of our home buying experience. We greatly appreciated your professionalism and responsiveness. Thanks again for all your help." Jim & Sandy Bristow, VA
	"We heard about RebateReps.com and decided to give them a call RebateReps.com helped us sign a contract with a local builder for a beautiful home in Fairfax, which was going to take several months to be built. When we were several months away from closing on our new home, we retained the services of RebateReps.com to sell our existing home, which they did for a discounted rate. Not only did they do a great job marketing the home (they even made a website specifically for our home), but they negotiated between several buyers to get us even more than we were asking. We have had an excellent experience with RebateReps.com and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone else. We wish you the best of luck with your home purchasing or selling endeavors, and we know you'll be in good hands with the RebateReps.com network of agents. " Scott & Toni Fairfax, VA
	"We decided to buy a new house last year, and right away we realized that there were many builders out there and many options to consider. We were looking for some expertise so we turned to RebateReps.com. When we called, we learned that there is a lot of change in the real estate industry, and many of the old traditions no longer apply. We got better service than most Realtors could've given us. In our experience, technology has enabled RebateReps.com to provide superior service. Our agent was very knowledgeable and helped us navigate through the builder's contract. He also told us something we didn't know ' when most buyers go in to meet with a builder, if they don't tell the builder they have a Realtor on the very first visit, usually the builder will not let them add a Realtor later. This happened to us! We were going to buy a house from one builder, but then we found RebateReps.com. However, the builder would not let us add the agent, they said it was too late because we'd already been in to see the builder, even though we only went once! So we actually changed builders, just so we could get the home and use the RebateReps.com agent to represent us. Be very careful when you fill out those registration cards at builder home sites. There is usually just one little checkbox that asks if you have a Realtor, and if you don't check it, you can't have a Realtor represent you. We encourage you to at least contact the good folks at RebateReps and discuss your situation with them. After all, it's just a phone call!" Vijay & Eena Lorton, VA
	"We have to thank the Discovery Channel for our experience with RebateReps let us tell you why! The first time we tried to sell our single family home in Chantilly, we had it listed with a traditional Realtor from a large, local firm. Daniel Odio of RebateReps.com showed the house to a potential buyer client of his ' at that time he was not yet representing us. When he came in, we recognized him from seeing him on an episode of the Discovery channel's Double Agents show. Daniel's clients were not interested (they bought a different house), and in fact, we were unable to sell our house at all. At the end of our three month listing period we ended our relationship with the listing agent, and we remembered having seen Daniel come by, and having seen him on the TV show. So, we called him up to see if he might be able to do a better job selling our house than the other agent did. The first thing Daniel did was take a detailed look at our house. He suggested many changes which we had not considered, and the other listing agent never recommended. Daniel gave us a list of things to change and update in the house before he listed it. We spent several thousand dollars making the necessary repairs, but when we finished, and Daniel listed the house, we had several offers within a couple of days! We are both technology professionals, and we really benefited from Daniel's ability to send us contracts, addendums and notices via email. He even had a fax program that allowed him to send faxes which arrived in our email inboxes. We were also able to correspond with him via Instant Messenger. I bet most Realtors don't even know what IM stands for! With Daniel's expertise, we ended up selling our house for $15,000 above our list price, a price that was already higher than what the other agent had tried to sell the house for! We were very impressed by Daniel's ability to recommend cost-effective changes to the house that boosted its appeal to buyers and got us multiple offers. Daniel also negotiated the offers carefully, removing contingencies which we would have never noticed, but that would've been harmful to us. After successfully getting our house under contract, it was time for us to find a new house. Daniel set us up with an email alert system which allowed us to be notified when any new homes in Clifton came on the market. He also did some manual searches of the MLS for us. We looked over the lists he created and picked a handful to visit. We fell in love with one of the homes, but it had several offers, so we didn't really think that we would be able to get it. We put a last-minute offer in, and to make the offer even more enticing, Daniel had us write a personal letter to the sellers, explaining why the house was so appealing to us. We told the sellers in the letter that their house was exactly what we were looking for, and explained how perfect it was for us. Imagine how happy we were when the sellers accepted our offer! We found out later that the sellers chose our offer over another offer that was $10,000 higher because they connected with us through the letter we sent. I absolutely could not believe what an affect that letter had! We've been telling everyone we know about RebateReps.com and we were happy to share our experience with others considering using RebateReps.com. We only worked with Daniel, Sue and Lucy, but I'm sure that all the agents are just as talented as Daniel was, and I highly recommend them. Regards, Brandon & ShaShonna Clifton, VA
	"We began looking for a home to buy because we felt that we were spending too much money paying rent. The rents in Washington D.C. are sizeable and what you spend each month giving to management companies could easily be put towards your own financial growth. When we began looking we had a very specific idea of the type of home we were looking for. We wanted to find a "row house" that is unique to the D.C. area. When we began consulting various Realtors, one told us that if we were to make an offer on a row house in D.C. we could count on getting into a competition with other home buyers. He told us it was very likely that we would find ourselves in a bidding war over a property that is already at the high-end of our price bracket. Eventually we found a row house on our own and decided to make an offer. Just like the Realtor said we found ourselves in a bidding war. Needless to say we were frustrated. Our hopes of owning the home that we wanted were dwindling leaving us discouraged. That is when we decided to seek the help of an expert licensed Realtor. We were referred to Daniel of RebateReps.com by a friend on our softball team. As soon as we began speaking with Daniel we realized he was the perfect agent for us. Although we were looking for a home we weren't in a rush to buy one. We wanted to take our time and make sure that we would be happy with the one we purchased. Daniel understood this he let us look at our own pace and never pressured us to make a decision. We found him to be readily available and always had an answer to our questions. By working with a Realtor we avoided making common mistakes that 1st time homebuyers without Realtors make (like losing out on contracts!). Now we are happily residing in a 2- level condo. It's not a row house, but it's home to us. Thanks RebateReps.com!" Sincerely, Jamie & Robyn. Washington, DC
	"I can think of one word that describes my experience with RebateReps.com? WOW'! When I decided to buy a new home, I knew that I should use a trained real estate professional to assist me with this major purchase decision. After doing a little research on the internet, I came across RebateReps.com and was very intrigued with their company. I contacted RebateReps.com through their website, and got an incredibly quick response. After a brief phone conversation with Daniel, I was sold. RebateReps.com's no nonsense, straightforward approach, and firm grasp of the real estate market was a breath of fresh air compared to realtors from other national realty chains. In no time, I had found a house that fit my purchase criteria! Throughout my experience with RebateReps.com, I found them to be extremely accessible, flexible and responsive. They even helped guide me through a difficult situation I had with my builder. So, for anybody buying or selling a home, I can't say enough about RebateReps.com and would recommend them without reservation. For the big real estate companies, I have some advice, watch out!!" Sincerely, Paul D. Leesburg, VA
	"I'm thrilled with the outcome of my condo sale! Your advice on how to determine the asking price, how to prepare my condo for the open house, and how to assess the contracts that were sent in by potential buyers, was invaluable, as was the availability of you and your team to answer all my questions about the process along the way. Having the condo go on the market with its own website on a Thursday turned out to be a big plus because a full-price offer came in just 2 days later, even before the open house, scheduled for that Sunday. At the open house, your well-positioned signs at major roads near the complex drew numerous visitors and resulted in 2 more full-price offers. The only work I had to do was to choose among 3 full-price contracts, all with escalation clauses! My condo sold for $5K over the asking price and $8K over what any condo in the entire complex had ever sold. The whole process took just 3 days, which was critical because it gave me the time I needed to finish planning my wedding! For that I am very grateful. Your help in scheduling the closing and making sure the process went smoothly is also very much appreciated. Thank you Daniel and RebateReps.com! I would highly recommend your services to anyone looking to buy or sell a home." Sara D. Fairfax, VA
	"My husband and I were driving down the road looking at new construction developments when we heard about RebateReps.com. We decided to give the phone number a call and the agent we spoke with, we found to be extremely knowledgable and personable. We immediately hit it off and decided to use his services. Boy are we glad we did. I would never recommend buying a new construction home without a realtor. When we finally decided on a community and a builder we had to meet with a sales representative to finalize the arrangements. We had to decide on several upgrades and our agent was extremely helpful when it came to making a decision. He gave us advice on what kinds of upgrades were worth the additional money and which ones weren't. At times we had frustrating encounters with the builder's sales representatives and our real estate agent made these interactions run more smoothly. There was even a point where our agent gave the sales assistant advice on how to make her job easier. I can't imagine having to go through this experience without a realtor. We were very happy with the service we received." Gene and Camille River Falls, VA
	"We were driving home from Costco when we spotted a sign on the side of the road advertising RebateReps services. We had begun looking for our second home and were interested in choosing a Realtor. We decided to give RebateReps a call and find out more about their services. We were pleasantly surprised when 5 minutes later an agent called us back. I work in the technology field and was happy to hear that RebateReps.com's network of agents are tech savvy and use it frequently in the home buying process. Within minutes we were set up with email alerts through RebateReps.com's ListingNotice.com service that notified us every time a new home that matched our criteria came on the market. We would receive the email and select homes that appealed to us and then drive by to take a look. In the long run this saved is a ton of time because out of 5 or so homes usually 4 could be ruled out after driving by. This way we never felt like buying a new home was consuming our lives. We ultimately decided to purchase a new construction town home and found our Realtor to be extremely helpful in the process. Buying new construction can be overwhelming sometimes. You have so many options on upgrades and they frequently try and get you to ad on things making your mortgage even higher. Who wants to be paying off cabinet hardware for 10-30 years? Our Realtor was very helpful when it came to choosing upgrades and offered advice on what to get and what not to get. All in all we had a pleasant home buying experience and would gladly recommend RebateReps.com to anyone." Marion & Leigh
	"First, I want to thank you for two exceptional agents who work with RebateReps.com. I have been looking for a home for a while (~ 5 years a least). You might not believe me if I say that I have dealt with 10's of agents before with different real estates firms. I have not found one who cared about my interests as much as RebateReps.com has. Let me congratulate you in having such talented, patient, hard working, intelligent, helpful and well educated agents about real estate business. We won a contract almost couple of weeks ago and we are going into settlement on the 17 of next month. The home we got is in a great location and the first one for my sister and I. After all this time and the little education I had from them about Real Estate business, we look forward to investing in it and thrive." Best regards, Ihab
	"My wife and I are part of a military family stationed overseas in Germany for the past 6 years. When we left the U.S. for our new assignment July 5, 2000 we thought we would be assigned in Germany for only three years so we begin looking at properties in the National Capital Region in September 2001, anticipating returning to the U.S. in July 2003. My wife and I spent countless hours scouring the web and watching housing costs steadily escalate from September 2001 until we finally received word that we would be returning to the U.S. in July 2006. By our estimations the average new construction, four-bedroom single family dwelling increased in value by roughly 73% in just three years! Watching the steady and sharp increase in prices, trying to understand the dynamics of the two sate region we were considering buying in, and the fact that we were 6,000 away underscored our need for a professional, and responsive agent. We first heard about Daniel Odio while visiting relatives in Harrisburg, PA. Daniel was featured on cable real-estate program aired in South Central PA. We did a little more research and found articles about Daniel and similar agents who are changing their practices to reflect the changing times. It is no secret that the 21st century has been labeled the information age by many social scientist. Consumers are savvier than ever and have a wealth of information at their fingertips that didn't exist 10 years ago. Daniel reasons that many clients don't need to be held by the hand to find a property that they want to purchase. What he did offer us was responsive, expert advisement on questions about the market that we had no way of knowing, such as what types of incentives are other neighborhoods offering, how has the resale in the communities we were looking at been over the near term? What do you expect the market to do six months from now? We had our own haunches about the answers to some of these questions, because we weren't first time homebuyers. What Daniel offered us was an honest assessment, sometimes validating our beliefs and other times steering us in the direction we needed to go in. We didn't really need some one to pick us up from the Airport and take us around the city to see different properties. We knew what type of house we wanted and what type of community we wanted to live in. Daniel answered specific questions about neighborhoods that we couldn't answer via web searches and he came with us when we signed our Sales Agreement to ensure we got the best possible deal, literally reviewing each document before we signed it and insisting that the Property Sales Team specify vague terms. A home is by far the largest purchase we will ever make, and we couldn't afford to make decisions of this magnitude based on 'haunches' and incomplete information. Daniel Odio essentially leveled the playing field in our home buying process. Perhaps the best part of this arrangement was that because we did a lot of the preparation ourselves, we didn't need to be held by the hand and carted around the city. The way Daniel represents clients is the logical evolution of the real-estate industry and Daniel Odio is pioneering this new method of representing clients. We literally could not have been more pleased with our home buying process. I give Daniel my highest possible recommendation. He has changed the way we buy houses and we will never go back to the old method. Best regards, Troy E. Mosley Major, United States Army"