Buyer Broker Agreement – Exclusive Right to Represent
This is the form that I use with my buyers. It is similar in scope to the non-exclusive form except for one major distinction: the buyer has agreed to work exclusively with the broker / agent.
- The buyer cannot hire more than one broker / agent to represent her
- The commission is negotiable
- Buyer has the right to demand single agency
- The buyer is not responsible for the commission if another party (such as the seller) pays it
- The broker / agent can receive a higher commission than the negotiable fee stated in the agreement if the seller elects to pay more and it is disclosed
While non-exclusive agreement terms may run for a month or two, exclusive agreement terms are typically anywhere from three months to one year. If the buyer elects to subsequently purchase any property introduced to her by the agent, she will owe the agency a commission. Exclusive representation gives the broker / agent the ability to negotiate with unrepresented sellers (such as for sale by owners) on the buyer’s behalf. In these instances, the commission is often added to the sale price and then paid by the buyer to the broker as part of the financing. If the buyer is able to purchase the property at a substantial discount through the power of the broker’s / agent’s negotiating ability, the broker / agent will have more than earned her fee. Exclusive representation means the broker / agent is employed by the buyer and will work diligently on the buyer’s behalf.
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