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Buyers & Sellers
REALTOR® members and organizations like SAMCAR work hard to help home buyers and sellers, and protect property owners by providing valuable resources, legislative advocacy, giving back to our communities and holding our members to the highest ethical standards. The Buyers & Sellers page on our website provides information about local market conditions, resources for first time buyers, and information about the advantages of working with a REALTOR®.
REALTORS® are mostly small business owners who ensure buyers and sellers experience the greatest transparency, choice and efficiency through independent, local broker marketplaces that level the playing field for all types and sizes of residential real estate brokerages.
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179 Ways Agents Who Are REALTORS® Are Worth Every Penny of Their Compensation
Buying A Home Is Easy!* If You Work with a Real Estate Agent Who is a REALTOR® 
Selling A Home Is Easy!* If You Work with a Real Estate Agent Who is a REALTOR®
Published: May 12, 2025
SAMCAR Connects with Community, Homeowners at ADU Resource Fair
Saturday, May 10, 2025 -- SAMCAR joined the ADU Resource Center and numerous vendors including ADUNOW.HOUSE at an ADU Resource Fair in Belmont this weekend! The event was attended by hundreds of community members and homeowners interested in building an Accessory Dwelling Unit. SAMCAR's presence emphasized the significant value of partnering with a local Realtor when considering the development of an ADU and highlights our dedication to supporting homeowners and exploring innovative solutions to the region's persistent housing challenges. The event was attended by hundreds of community members and earned a feature on NBC Bay Area.
Published: April 04, 2025
ADU Resource Center Offers Free Feasibility Consults
Are you interested in building an ADU and looking to take the next step? Sign up to talk to an ADU expert about your goals and the viability of your potential ADU project. The ADU Resource Center's team will assess your property's unique characteristics and provide tailored information on the steps you can take to bring your ADU vision to life. You'll receive a follow up report with options for your property and next steps. Learn more at https://smcadu.org/contact
Published: January 21, 2025
2024 San Mateo County Home Sales
San Mateo County home sales reports and infographics (with data from MLSListings, Inc.) for all of 2024 are available for you to share on your social media, e-mail and other marketing (remember to use the hashtag #SAMCARStats when sharing on social media).
Published: December 16, 2024
New ADU Resource Center helps area homeowners create new housing units
The ADU Resource Center of San Mateo County launched at www.smcadu.org to help homeowners and jurisdictions build more Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and accelerate housing development in the county. The center provides tools, educational materials and expert staff to streamline ADU development.
Published: December 16, 2024
DRE Consumer Alert: Changes to Buyer Representation and Compensation
The Department of Real Estate (DRE) is alerting consumers that the rules around buyer representation and agent compensation in real estate purchase transactions is changing.
Published: September 20, 2024
NAR Announces New "Consumer Guide" Series
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced a new series of consumer resources designed to help agents who are Realtors empower home buyers and sellers following recent practice changes. Read more to access these digestible, one-page resources that provide clear guidance on key topics for home buyers and sellers working with agents who are Realtors.