Buyer Representation Agreements

For an initial consultation, no.

We can talk first. You can ask questions, tell me what you are looking for, understand the package, and decide whether it makes sense.

If we officially work together, then we sign a buyer representation agreement before private showings, live virtual tours, offer writing, negotiation, or other buyer representation work.

It explains what I am doing for you, how I get paid, and how we will work together.

No.

You do not need a buyer representation agreement just to ask questions, have an initial consultation, talk about your search, or understand the packages.

You also do not need one just to attend a public open house on your own.

You do need one before I privately tour homes with you, do a live virtual tour with you, write an offer for you, negotiate for you, or officially represent you as your buyer's agent.

BRBC stands for Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement.

In California, this is one common form used to define buyer representation and compensation.

Most buyers do not need to memorize the acronym. The important part is understanding what the agreement covers: what your agent is doing for you, how compensation works, how long the agreement lasts, and whether the agreement is exclusive or non-exclusive.

No. The agreement should match the service you are asking for.

For the Ready-to-Offer package, the buyer representation agreement is generally tied to the specific property we are writing an offer on. If you want help writing on a different property later, we would use a new agreement for that property.

For Comprehensive Buyer Service, the agreement may cover a broader search process because I am helping with more of the buying journey.

The point is to keep the scope clear from the beginning, so you know exactly what I am representing you on and what the fee covers.

Please tell me before we discuss representation.

If you already signed an exclusive buyer representation agreement with another agent, I do not want to interfere with that agreement.

We can talk generally, but you may need to review your agreement or speak with that agent before working with someone else.