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The real estate agent whose name appears on a "For Sale" sign represents the seller and is contractually bound to get the best deal for the seller. That doesn't mean the agent can't work with you in a fair and professional manner, but it does mean you should not disclose confidential information to the agent. For example, if you tell a seller's agent the top dollar you will pay for a home will they tell the seller?

Real estate agents are not bound to just their company listings. Many different offices offer agreements to compensate agents to sell homes listed by their company. Finding the right agent as a buyer means the agent will look for all homes available to you. That agent will then need your loyalty to keep looking for your new home.