Before a single door is opened, we sit down and formalize our partnership in writing. The Buyer Representation Agreement is a short, legally binding document that establishes my fiduciary duty to you — a duty of loyalty, confidentiality, disclosure, obedience, reasonable care, and full accounting. Without it, I am legally a sub-agent of the seller. With it, I am unambiguously yours.
The agreement is where we define the shape of our work together: geography, price range, property types, the term of representation, and — plainly — compensation. In the post-2024 landscape, buyer-side compensation is negotiated explicitly. You will know, in writing, exactly what my services cost and how they are paid — whether by seller concession, builder credit, or direct engagement.
For thirty-five years I have believed that clarity is the foundation of trust. This document is where that clarity begins.
Fiduciary Duty
Loyalty, confidentiality, disclosure, obedience, reasonable care, accounting — the six duties I owe you exclusively.
Term & Territory
We agree on the length of engagement (typically 90–180 days) and the jurisdictions covered.
Compensation, Transparent
Buyer-side fees are stated in writing. Structuring against seller/builder concessions is often possible — and often my first negotiation on your behalf.
Exit Clause
If the relationship isn't working, we part cleanly. I have never needed to enforce a term against a client — and I don't intend to start.
- Fiduciary Duty
Loyalty, confidentiality, disclosure, obedience, reasonable care, accounting — the six duties I owe you exclusively.
- Term & Territory
We agree on the length of engagement (typically 90–180 days) and the jurisdictions covered.
- Compensation, Transparent
Buyer-side fees are stated in writing. Structuring against seller/builder concessions is often possible — and often my first negotiation on your behalf.
- Exit Clause
If the relationship isn't working, we part cleanly. I have never needed to enforce a term against a client — and I don't intend to start.