Privacy Policy

New York Real Estate Standard Operating Procedures 

Under New York State law, Columbus NY Real Estate is required to publish its Standard Operating Procedures, which detail prerequisites that all prospective home buyers (“Prospective Buyers”) must meet before they receive services from a Columbus NY agent. Columbus NY agents must implement these pre-service procedures uniformly for any Prospective Buyer.

Prospective Buyer Identification.

Columbus NY does not require Prospective Buyers to provide identification to work with a Columbus NY agent. However, Prospective Buyers may be required to show proof of identification to enter; (i) attend an open house or showing at the direction of a homeowner, or listing agent; or (ii) in any other circumstance as directed by a third party, including but not limited to, a seller or listing agent.

Buyer Representation Agreement.

Columbus NY does not require Prospective Buyers to sign an exclusive buyer representation agreement to work with a Columbus NY agent; however, a prospective buyer and Columbus NY agent may agree to utilize an exclusive buyer representation agreement.

Prospective Buyer Evidence of Pre-Approval.

Columbus NY does not require Prospective Buyers to provide confirmation of a loan or mortgage pre-approval to work with a Columbus NY agent; however, a third party, including a seller or listing agent, may require proof of pre-approval, including but not limited to before attending a showing or open house or receiving an offer from the Prospective Buyer.

Prospective Buyer Identification.

Columbus NY does not require Prospective Buyers to provide identification to work with a Columbus NY agent. However, Prospective Buyers may be required to show proof of identification to enter; (i) attend an open house or showing at the direction of a homeowner, or listing agent; or (ii) in any other circumstance as directed by a third party, including but not limited to, a seller or listing agent.