The ideal real estate transaction includes representation for both the buyer and seller. Unfortunately, there are a number of transactions in Texas where this does not happen. You would think that if you contact an agent in any real estate magazine, from the Yellow Pages, or internet, that agent would be working for you when you find your home. This is not true.
A traditional real estate agent that would meet with you and take you to see a few houses, is actually the “sub-agent” of the selling agent. They aren’t working for your best interests, even if they are showing you several different properties which are listed by several different companies. These agents are legally working for the seller instead of you.
Buyer agency is usually created through a written buyer representation agreement in which the agent gives their full loyalty and fiduciary trust to protect the buyer in the real estate transaction.
Any information you give your Buyer's Agent is kept confidential. Your transaction is negotiated by them with your best interests in mind.
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