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What Is Buyer's Agency?
Buyer's agency is a written agreement where a Realtor® represents the buyer. The buyer's agent owes fiduciary duties — honest advice, negotiation, and confidentiality — while helping find the right property, write offers, and navigate inspections and closing.
Published March 11, 2024
Buyer's agency means your agent represents you, not the seller. The buyer's agent searches for properties that fit your criteria, arranges showings, explains documents, submits offers, and negotiates repairs and terms.
In Missouri, buyer representation is established through a written buyer agency agreement. Kathryn Cole guides first-time and experienced buyers across Springfield and the Ozarks through every step.
FAQ
What Is Buyer's Agency?: FAQ
- Do buyers pay their agent directly?
- Commission structures vary by transaction and are disclosed up front in the buyer representation agreement. Kathryn Cole explains how representation works before you commit so you understand the terms clearly.