Buyer Representation Agreements: What They Mean and What to Watch For

The rules changed. Most buyers don’t know how.

After the 2024 NAR settlement, buyers are now required to sign a representation agreement before touring homes in most markets. That’s new. And most buyers are signing without reading.

Most importantly, these agreements are more negotiable than most agents will let on.

Hire:Forward Commit™ teaches you what’s in that agreement, what the key terms mean, what’s negotiable and what to watch for before you put your name on anything.

The 5 Things to Check in Any Buyer Representation Agreement

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Before You Sign That Representation Agreement — Read This

Hire:Forward COMMIT™ teaches you what’s in your buyer representation agreement, what to negotiate and what to watch for.

Understanding your representation agreement starts with choosing the right agent for your unique circumstances. The Five Dimensions is the framework that tells you what outstanding buyer representation actually looks like.

Not sure how to find the right agent before you commit? Start with how to choose a buyer’s agent.