51 jurisdictions · effective 2024-08-17
Buyer-Broker Agreement Requirements by State
Since 2024-08-17, buyers must sign a written agreement before an agent tours a home. Pick your state for the requirements, negotiable-compensation rules, and the approved form.
What the requirement says
Under the NAR settlement, a buyer working with an MLS-participant agent must sign a written buyer-broker agreement before that agent tours a home with them. The agreement must state a specific, conspicuous amount of compensation and make clear that the amount is fully negotiable and never set by law or the MLS. The rule is national; the approved form and regulator differ by state.
Choose your state
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