Do You think You Have a Buyer's Agent? Think Again!
Ellen Levy
Sunday, November 1, 2020
When no written agency agreement exists, an agent assisting a prospective buyer to purchase is either the seller’s agent or a sub-agent of the listing agent—which must be disclosed to the buyer. Buyers who would be more comfortable having an agent who represents the buyer’s interest may decide to enter into a written brokerage relationship agreement for a licensee to serve as a buyer’s agent and represent the buyer’s interests.