There are a lot of documents that will require your signature when you are buying or selling a home. Having a trusting relationship with your REALTOR® is an invaluable asset, but you still need to know & understand what it is you are signing!
This is Part 2 for learning about the different relationships (a.k.a. Agency Relationship) you can have with a REALTOR® & what they mean for you.
Part 1 took a look at the difference between a Client & a Customer.
Some of my clients ask me to just “get to the good stuff”… We wouldn’t be doing our jobs (what you are paying us to do!) if we let you blindly sign documents without ensuring you understand your options & helping you choose what best suits your needs.
Is a relationship where the Brokerage (company) & it’s REALTORS® exclusively represent the interests of the Buyer. A formal Buyer Agency relationship is established when a Buyer Agency Agreement is signed.
This contract outlines:
Is a relationship where the Brokerage (company) & it’s REALTORS® exclusively represent the interests of the Seller. A formal Seller Agency relationship is established when a Listing Agreement is signed.
This contract outlines:
Is a relationship where the Brokerage (company) & it’s REALTORS® represent the interests of the Seller & the Buyer in a transaction. A formal Dual Agency relationship is established when a Confirmation of Cooperation (where dual agency is selected) has been signed.
This contract outlines:
Is a relationship where the Brokerage (company) & it’s REALTORS® may act on behalf of another REALTOR’s® client. Sub-agency relationships usually occur when a REALTOR® is showing a client houses prior to establishing a Buyer Agency relationship — in this case they would be working on behalf of the Seller & providing the Buyer a Customer Service relationship.
If you’ve made it this far, way to go! You now have a solid understanding of the different relationships you can have with your REALTOR® & are now in a position to make decisions that are best for you.
There are several key terms to note when committing to an Agency Relationship & you will want to ensure they are clearly outlined within the contracts.
Here is brochure created by the Ontario Real Estate Association which outlines the relationships in detail & is often one of the documents that you will be required to sign if you decide to use a REALTOR®.
If you have any questions or would like more insight into these relationships or real estate in general, reach out! We love to help
Keeping it Genuine,
The Edwards Team
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