Okay it's time to ask. I've approached it several ways and I know I've lost out either way I've gone. I have been told to go about it several ways and I guess now is as good as any to discuss the variables so why wait:
•1. During class I was told after first contact and before you first show a property to have a prospective client sign an Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement to protect you (agent).
•2. After class and passing test I spoke to several agents and most of them have never had a client sign the form and some have always had a client sign the form.
•3. I have actually lost clients because I will not show property until they agree and sign the form. In fact after sending the form to some clients I have never heard from them again.
My thoughts are if the client is not going to sign the form to protect me just on the property I will tell them or show them and believe me it is thoroughly explained to them (client). Then they will likely bypass me and go directly to the listing agent.
Even if the client does not buy a home with me by signing the form I will bust my back side for that client and do whatever it takes to find that property. So tell me what you think I'm interested to know although I've lost about 3-5 buyers I feel they would have dropped me in a heartbeat as soon as they would have found the right property. Let me know I'm all ears until then remember "It's a great day to buy or sell a home."
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