The DUFFY Buyer Advantage

DUFFY’s buyer fee is 1.5% of the sales price. We negotiate with the seller side to contribute toward that fee when possible.

If the seller side offers more than 1.5%, we can often structure the difference to benefit you at closing (for example, as a closing credit). *Subject to contract and lender/title rules.

Yes. The benefit is secondary. The point is protection: contract terms, deadlines, inspection strategy, appraisal risk, and closing coordination. Your representation does not change based on compensation structure.

It depends on what the seller side is offering on that specific home. If the seller contributes 1.5%, there may be no additional benefit. If the seller contributes more than 1.5%, the difference is where a buyer benefit may be possible.

We show you the numbers in writing before you write.

Often, the cleanest way is a closing credit — but credits must follow lender and title rules. We’ll explain what’s allowed for your loan type and make sure it’s documented properly. *Subject to lender/title rules.

Yes — when structured and disclosed correctly. Everything is documented in the purchase contract and closing statement, and any buyer benefit must comply with lender and closing requirements.

Under the current model, any buyer benefit is typically handled at closing (most commonly as a credit) when permitted. We do not promise post-closing payments because lender/title rules vary. *Subject to lender/title rules.

Because we’re running a protection system — not guessing. Proof of Buying (pre-approval or proof of funds) prevents wasted time, strengthens your negotiating position, and reduces the risk of contract failure once you’re under contract.

As a rule: the more notice, the better. Same-day is sometimes possible, but competitive homes often have tight windows and seller instructions. We’ll move fast — and we’ll be honest if a listing’s timing is unrealistic.

No. You’ll make the decisions — we handle the protection: strategy, terms, negotiations, timelines, and documentation. We do ask you to be responsive on approvals because deadlines are how buyers get hurt.

Yes, in many areas. Coverage depends on travel time, showing density, and scheduling feasibility. If an area is outside normal coverage, we’ll tell you early and give you options.

We’ll offer a clean plan: either adjust your search area, schedule showings in efficient blocks, or connect you with a trusted partner while DUFFY stays involved on protection-critical steps where possible.

Yes — and you especially need protection there. Builder contracts are builder-friendly, deadlines matter, and “included upgrades” aren’t always what they sound like. We help you avoid expensive surprises and protect your leverage.

You get a team-backed system. That means coverage, faster response, and fewer dropped balls — with one clear point of contact for your file.

Some are — until they’re juggling too many deals alone. DUFFY is built for reliability: documented guidance, clear timelines, and team coverage. If something is urgent (deadlines, offers, inspections), we prioritize it.

We set expectations and give you a step-by-step roadmap so you’re not stranded. And for time-sensitive items, we have coverage procedures so deadlines don’t get missed.

No. First-time buyers are exactly who benefit from a protective process. We explain each step, translate the contract into plain English, and guide your decisions so you don’t “learn” by paying for mistakes.

We use comps, market momentum, competition level, appraisal risk, and your risk tolerance — then we pair pricing with terms that protect you. You’ll know what matters and why before you sign.

No. We prepare the documents, explain them, and coordinate signatures. Your job is to review, ask questions, and approve — not to become a contract expert overnight.

DUFFY is not ideal if you want a “tour guide” who will show homes endlessly without structure, proof of buying, or decision discipline. We’re a fit for buyers who want speed, clarity, and protection — and who respect deadlines.