Buyer Representation

1. A real estate brokerage representing a buyer must do what is best for the buyer.

2. A written contract, called a buyer representation agreement, creates an agency relationship between the buyer and the brokerage, and establishes buyer representation.  It also explains services the brokerage will provide, establishes a fee arrangement for the REALTOR's services and specifies what obligations a buyer may have.

3. Typically buyers will be obligated to work exclusively with that brokerage for a period of time.

4. Confidences a buyer shares with a buyer's agent must be kept confidential.

5. Although confidential information about the buyer cannot be disclosed, a seller working with a buyer's agent can expect to be treated fairly and honestly.