That written commission requirement comes from Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission rules, which require every commission arrangement to be set out in writing rather than assumed, so a buyer working with Joel knows exactly what is being paid and by whom before touring a single home.
Working with the same agent on the buying side as on the selling side is common in Saskatoon, and it means one person tracking financing and inspection condition deadlines, home inspection results, typically $400 to $600, and the lawyer's timeline all the way to possession.
First-time and repeat buyers both work with Joel, and the process starts with a conversation about budget and timeline, not a sales pitch. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.