10/21/2026
In nearly all parts of the country, buyer agent representation agreements are a new thing for consumers. If youโre in California, most agents will present you with a seven page agreement plus multiple disclosures. ๐ฑ๐
This is probably true in most states because the agreements are usually written by agents to protect agents. They are not written to protect buyers. There are five core terms for you to look for in any agreement you sign with an agent.
Any other terms beyond these five should be put back to your agent for explanation. If your agent canโt explain the extras and why they need to be in the agreement, that is a red flag!
Read more about the Core 5 at https://whyhireforward.com/core-5-buyer-clauses/.
