_{In A Nutshell . . . 99.9 % of the agents work for real estate companies that also represent Sellers ! The Law in our state, " and in most states", significantly restricts and limits the agents ability to share  " Pro- Buyer " information and negotiation strategies, when that agents company also represents sellers.      Traditional agents try their best to make it seem like they offer Exclusive representation on all homes.}

 _{Many Agents in our market have gone so far as to use a Buyer Agent Agreement that is Titled "Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement". This form was created by the local Board.}

_{But  this agreement is far from Exclusive. Half way down the agreement page they have inserted what I call a "Switch Clause".  This clause allows the agent to switch you to a Limited / Reduced level of representation. In my market they call it "Limited Consensual Dual Agency". Let's break this term down.} 

_{Limited . . . this means the agent is limited in giving the buyer full representation. Meaning the agent cannot negotiate for the lowest price for the buyer. The agent cannot share information that could enhance the buyers bargaining position. The agent will not share neighborhood comparables if their company has listings in that neighborhood.  I agree that the buyer is definitely limited in having an agent that will look out for them when they agree to this.}

_{Consensual . . . . So the assumption here is;  If it is disclosed to the buyer that they will be receiving limited representation, and the buyer consents, then it's OK for the agent to take the buyer down this path of reduced representation. . . ? ?} 

_{Dual Agency . . . .  Dual Agency is a situation which the agent attempts to represent both the Buyer and The Seller. Dual Agency is illegal in many states - as it should be, but is allowed in Alabama. As long as the buyer agrees to "limited", reduced representation..}

"A buyer does not have to agree to Reduced or Limited Representation".

We Have A Better  Solution . . .

_{There are a few Realtor companies out there that has taken Buyer Representation to its highest level by representing  "Only Buyers".}

_{The Buyer's Advocate Realtors Is Such A Company.}

_{Click the link below to view a True  "Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement". If you choose our company, this will be the agreement we use. If you are not from our market or if you choose another agency, feel free to use it.} 

Use Our "Downloadable"  (PRO-BUYER) Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement

By Eric Kruse
Broker The Buyers Advocate Realtors
Huntsville, Al
256-990-1323