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Buyer agreements-explained
WHY BUYER AGREEMENTS EXIST NOW
Buyer agreements exist today primarily because the real estate process has changed — legally and structurally.
In recent years, regulators and courts have required greater transparency around compensation, representation, and agency relationships. Buyers are no longer assumed to be represented just because an agent shows them a home.
A buyer agreement clearly establishes:
- Who represents the buyer
- What services are being provided
- How compensation is handled
- That the agent is working in the buyer’s interest, not the seller’s
In short, buyer agreements exist to remove ambiguity, not to create pressure. They formalize a relationship that used to be informal and often misunderstood.
WHY MINE IS FLEXIBLE & SHORT-TERM
Not every buyer is at the same stage — and a one-size-fits-all agreement doesn’t make sense.
Some people are just starting to explore.
Others are narrowing towns.
Some are ready to make offers.
That’s why my buyer agreements are:
- Short-term, not long-term
- Specific to your stage, not generic
- Adjustable as your needs change
The agreement exists to protect clarity, not to rush commitment.
If something doesn’t feel right, it should always be revisited — not enforced.
WHAT BUYERS ARE NOT LOCKED INTO
A buyer agreement does not mean:
- You must buy a home immediately
- You must continue if your plans change
- You must work with someone you’re uncomfortable with
- You must pursue homes that don’t fit your needs
- You must move forward before you’re ready
The agreement does not remove your ability to pause, reassess, or step back.
It exists to define roles — not to trap anyone into a timeline or decision.
HOW IT ACTUALLY PROTECTS YOU AS A BUYER
A buyer agreement protects buyers in several important ways:
- It legally confirms that the agent is working for you, not the seller
- It prevents conflicts of interest
- It ensures loyalty, confidentiality, and full disclosure
- It clarifies compensation so there are no surprises later
- It creates accountability for the services being provided
Most importantly, it gives buyers representation with defined responsibility — rather than informal help with unclear obligations.
When used correctly, a buyer agreement gives you advocacy without pressure.
THE BIG PICTURE
A buyer agreement should feel like a seatbelt, not a set of handcuffs.
Its purpose is to protect you while you move forward —
not to force you to move faster than you should.