NETWORK MEMBERSHIP TERMS & CONDITIONS

BestHomeSearch.com and TheRealEstateSavingsCenter.com is owned by
The Real Estate Savings Center, LLC
herein referred to as the (The Company) – Managed by Jay Rogers
a South Carolina Real Estate Broker: (SC License #24852).

The Company is a Consumer-focused, Online Website Marketing and Prospect Referral Network for qualified Realtors, Mortgage Lenders, Home Inspectors, Closing Service Providers, and Homeowner Service Companies include Insurance, Security, and Home Improvement Firms. Realtors and other qualified Realty Service Providers can request a Network Membership at Little or no Cost after Reading and Agree to the following Terms and Conditions:

– Mission of the Company:  The Company’s Mission is to provide Time and Money Savings options, as well as helpful information to Real Estate Consumers by matching them to some of the most professional and cost-effective ways to locate, purchase, and/or sell residential real estate.

– Goal of the Company:  The Goal of the Company is to become recognized as a top resource for Home Buyers, Home Sellers, other Residential Real Estate Consumers looking for the very best Values in Professional Real Estate Services in their hometown and/or in their destination city.

– No Agency Relationship or Partnership is created or implied. Although this Network Member Agreement expects both the Company and the Members to work together for the common good of the Real Estate Consumer, it is hereby understood by all parties that each is deemed independent of the another, and that this agreement does not constitute a formal Partnership, Joint Venture, or Agency Relationship between the Company and its Network Members. Agency Relations ships are between the Realtor Members and their Clients or Customers.

EXCLUSIVE WEBSITE MARKETING & PROSPECT REFERRAL NETWORK 

The Company Builds, Optimizes, Markets, and Maintains Exclusive Area Home Search & Savings Center Landing Pages to showcase and promote the Websites, Services, and any Promotional Offers being made by Members of the Nationwide BestHomeSearch.com Network which includes The Real Estate Savings Center at TheRESC.com. 

Each Exclusive Area Landing Page is Search Engine Optimized, typically for the Largest City in the County or County equivalent area. All Network Landing Pages are promoted for “organic” placement on the Major Search Engines. Some Landing Pages are optimized for U.S. States and/or a number of Counties in those States. All landing pages are designed to benefit all Network Members who reserve Towns, Cities, Counties, or County equivalent areas for their Websites. 

Exclusive Website Marketing & Referrals for Realtors: Qualified Realtors are those who have earned their ABR, BIC, CRS, ePRO, and/or GRI Designation. The Best Home Search System features Realtors with “AgentFire” and similar websites with Hyperlocal “Featured Area” “Explore” pages that include local MLS Listings. Exclusive Website Marketing is also available for Realtors with websites that offer both MLS Listing Search and Real Estate Consumer Savings such as Home Buyer Rebates and/or Home Seller Listing Savings.

Exclusive Website Marketing for qualified Real Estate Service Providers: The Company’s Exclusive Area Website Marketing & Referral System also showcases the websites of Mortgage Lenders, Home Inspectors, Closing Service Providers, and Homeowners Service Providers. The Company’s Excusive Landing Pages feature and promote no more than 3 such Real Estate Service Providers for each Service Category in each entire County area. (As outlined at the “For SERVICE PROVIDERS” tab at the to[p of the page.

NETWORK MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS 

REALTOR® MEMBERSHIPS:  On a First Reserved basis and at Little or No Cost, Realtors who have earned their ABR, BIC, CRS, ePRO, or GRI can reserve Exclusive Website Marketing & Referrals in the Service Areas. Please see all qualification and Sign Up under the “For REALTORS” tab at the top of the BestHomeSearch.com website.  

REAL ESTATE SERVICE PROVIDERS: Countywide Website Marketing  on Countywide Home Search & Savings Center Landing Pages is available on a First Reserved basis for up to 3 Counties or County Equivalent areas. Complete details and Sign Up is available under the “For SERVICE PROVIDERS: at the top of the BestHomeSearch.com website for the following qualified Service Providers:

• MORTGAGE LENDERS: National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) are preferred for Mortgage Bankers, Mortgage Brokers, and Online Lenders.
• CLOSING SERVICE PROVIDERS: Real Estate Attorneys, Escrow Agents and Companies, and Title Insurance Firm are welcome to apply.
• HOME INSPECTORS: ASHI and/or InterNACHI Members are preferred for Home Inspections and Pre-Listing Inspections. Pest or Mold Inspectors are also welcome to request Membership.
• OTHER REAL ESTATE SERVICE PROVIDERS:  The company can also approve Membership for Home Insurance, Home Security, and Home Improvement Firms.

COMPANY RESPONSIBILITIES

GUARANTEES: The Company guarantees that each Exclusive Home Search & Savings Center Landing Page is built and optimized for “organic” first page placement on the Major Search Engines for search terms related to local real estate such as “best home search”, “(local) MLS Listings”, “(local) houses for sale”, “real estate rebates”,  “real estate savings”, and related local SEO terms . Many of the optimized Landing Pages have reached or will reach first page placement however, since different Search Engines can change and do use different algorithms, server farms, and data centers so the actual “organic” search term results displayed cannot be guarantee at any given time.  

WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION: the Company shall have the Sole Responsibility to Review, Accept, and/or Reject Network Membership requests based on the qualifications outlined herein. Such qualifications can include but are not limited to at least 4-years of Professional, local real estate related experience, and Consumer Focused Time and/or Money Savings Services offered by the Applicant for Membership.

CONFIRMATION: If Network Membership is approved, a Company Representative shall attempt to notify the Applicant by phone and email, typically within One Business Day to discuss the availability of current Exclusive County Website Marketing Areas.

PRIVACY POLICY: The Company hereby agrees not to share Member’s personal information other than what is available on the Member’s Website. The Company does not sell or otherwise share Member’s personal information.

CAN-SPAM ACT: The Company hereby agrees to follow the policies outlined in the  “A Compliance Guide for Business” by the Federal Trade Commission for the CAN-SPAM ACT.

 NETWORK MEMBER AGREEMENT

CONFIDENTIALITY: Network Members are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any Personal Consumer information gained through their Network Membership. Member further agrees and warrants that all confidential elements and business practices related to these Terms & Conditions shall remain confidential and may not be shared outside of the Member’s firm with the exception of a review if required by Member’s legal counsel and/or by a Court of Law.

RESPOND PROMPTLY: As a Network Member, you agree to respond as soon as possible to any Consumer Requests for specific information including but not limited to any “Request for Savings Offers” you may make as a Member. It is understood a prompt response is usually the very best way to convert Prospects into satisfied Clients or Customers. Ideally a prompt response is a personal response within 5-minutes and certainly within 30-minutes of a request during normal business hours.

ASSIGNMENTS: No Assignments of Website Showcase Marketing or Prospect Referrals can be made by Network Members other than qualified Realtors or Realty Service Providers within their own Organization. Any Assignment made by a Network Member must be approved by the Company, and can be requested during normal East Coast Business Hours to: Jay Rogers, Owner of The Real Estate Savings Center, LLC: (843) 849-7587, Jay@BestHomeSearch.com or Jay@TheRESC.com. 

MEMBER ACCOUNTIBILITY:  Member agrees to abide by the CAN-SPAM Act – A Compliance Guide for Business, as well as Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA. Member is responsible for all activities that occur under their own real estate website and business system.

NETWORK MEMBERSHIP PAYMENTS: Monthly and Annual Marketing Fees, if any, are displayed under the “For REALTORS” and “For SERVICE PROVIDERS” at the top of the BestHomeSearch.com website  The Company uses the PayPal Credit and Debit Card Processing Service for Network Member Marketing Subscriptions. Upon Notification Approval of any area available, the Member can make the appropriate Monthly or Annual Payment through the Company Subscription Page.

CANCELLATION: Membership may be cancelled at any time by either party without further cost. The Terms & Conditions of this Agreement between the Company and the Member shall be binding as outlined herein and shall remain in effect until such a time that the Member or the Company may give notification of cancellation. The Company or the Member may terminate this agreement with or without cause at any time with written notification of termination sent by email to the other party at least 3-business days prior to the proposed termination date.

CONSIDERATION: It is hereby understood and agreed that (1). If the Company is the terminating party, the Company shall refund any Monthly Fees paid by the Member within the last 30-days. If Member has paid for an Annual Membership, a refund will be prorated and made based on unused months. (2). Should the Member cancel this Agreement, it is understood and agreed to that no further fees shall be due or payable, and any fees paid prior to the termination notification by the Member to the Company shall be non-refundable.  

INDEMNIFICATION: As a Network Member, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its owners, officers, employees, agents, and other Network Members or Affiliates from and against any demands, claims, costs, liabilities, losses and damages of any kind including attorney fees resulting from your use or misuse of the Company’s Website Marketing & Prospect Referral Systems.

DISCLAIMER: Other than those included herein, the Company makes no representations or guarantees relating to its Website Marketing and Prospect Referral System, its websites, web pages, Landing Pages, or other Company publications. It is also hereby understood that from time to time there may be technical or other difficulties beyond the control of the Company or beyond that of the Member. This may include but is not limited to the temporary loss of an Internet Connection, etc. Therefore it is hereby agreed by all parties such difficulties shall be remedied as soon as possible, and no such situation or similar situation that can be rectified shall be judged as a breach of these Terms and Conditions. All Systems, Programs, Portals, Websites, Web Pages, Landing Pages, or other Media created by the Company remain owned and controlled by The Real Estate Savings Center, LLC – a South Carolina Limited Liability Company. The laws of South Carolina shall govern this Disclaimer or the Terms or Conditions contained herein. Any disputes relating to this Disclaimer or the Terms and Conditions shall be settled by Arbitration Rules established by the American Arbitration Association, and any judgment for any award rendered by the Arbitrators may be entered into a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of South Carolina, City of Charleston.

THE COMPANY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR UPDATE THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AT ANY TIME: In such an event, the Company shall email Members with a notification of any planned changes or updates and a 3-day grace period to respond to:

 Jay Rogers, Company Owner of BestHomeSearch.com and The Real Estate Savings Center, LLC

QUESTIONS TO: – Jay@BestHomeSearch.com or (843) 849-7587 – 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM ET – Monday-Saturday  

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