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Buyer Representation in Northern Virginia
Virginia law requires that once a real estate licensee and a member of the public have agreed to work together, they must put their agreement in writing.  In other words, before you have substantial conversations about real estate or are shown property by an agent, you must be sure you understand Agency and who represents whom.  And the state of  Virginia wants you to put that in writing, so that they know Agency has been fully explained to you. 
What does this mean to you, the Northern Virginia home buyer?
Before a real estate agent in Virginia can show you property, give opinions on a property’s condition or suggested repairs, negotiate a contract, rent, security deposit or other lease or contract provisions, you and the agent must put the nature of your relationship in writing.
Now, we totally understand most people do not want to enter into a contractual relationship with an agent before they are sure it's going to work out. Just as you wouldn't agree to marry someone with whom you have not even had the first date. Well, most people wouldn't, anyway.
It's not as complicated or scary as it sounds. If you're starting your Northern VA home search and have ... more

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