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Buyer Representation
Value and Benefits to a Buyer
Loyalty - The agent must always act in the best interest of the buyer, and never place the agent’s interests first or take advantage of the buyer
Obedience - The agent must follow the lawful instructions of the buyer
Disclosure - The agent must disclose all material facts as required by the Law of Agency,the Texas Real Estate License Act, and the REALTOR® Code of Ethics
Confidentiality - The agent may not discuss or disclose facts or information about their client that should not be revealed to others
Duty of Accounting - The agent must report and account for all monies received on behalf of the buyer
Reasonable Skill and Care - The agent must render knowledge, expertise, information, and assistance to the buyer; must investigate the material facts related to the sale; and must work to obtain the best price, terms and conditions for the buyer
The Buyer Has His Own Representation
The buyer can develop a working relationship with one trusted agent, and can be confident that he or she has hired an accountable professional to fully represent his or her interest.
