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BUYING ADVICE

How to Address Poor Behavior from Your Buyer’s Agent

Smiling real estate agent on a phone call while holding client files outside a property

Recognizing a Problem with Your Buyer’s Agent Recently, a reader contacted me after they had already begun working with a buyer’s agent. They had been following my blog and had taken my advice to interview two or three agents before…

Alex Powell
August 22, 2025

BUYING ADVICE

The Real Reason Agents Use Buyer Agreements Now

A close-up of a real estate contract with pens on a wooden desk, symbolizing the importance of written buyer agreements in real estate transactions.

Understanding Written Buyer Agreements A written buyer agreement is a formal contract that outlines the working relationship between a prospective homebuyer and their real estate agent or brokerage. These buyer agreements establish clear expectations on what services the agent will…