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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker! (Fathom Realty Washington LLC)

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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Yes I do.  I've had very few people not want to sign and that lets me know they were most likely going to cheat on me!  For the most part, my Buyers don't bat an eyelash when presented with the paperwork.

Jun 10, 2015 08:54 AM
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Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
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I get an exclusive buyer broker agreement signed before a show a home.  I do that by having a buyer consult ahead of time.  The lender also meets with the buyer right after the consult.

Jun 10, 2015 10:10 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Yes every time. If a buyer doesn't want to sign it we talk and I explain. If they still don't. I move on. 

Jun 10, 2015 09:44 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Paul -- sorry to hear of your experience and frustration.

I don't use an exclusive buyer broker agreement with any regularity. Occasionally yes, always no.  I wish it were more common in my marketplace.

 

Jun 11, 2015 01:22 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington Yes, BBA's are mandatory in my State. Good answer to the agent!

Jun 10, 2015 11:43 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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I do hope they enjoy the job and good for you for telling him that.  If a buyer will not sign a buyer rep agreement and get pre qualified I don't wont to work with them.  When I first started in real estate I played taxi driver and door opener but not anymore.

Jun 10, 2015 09:09 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Oh yes I do. I want them to commit to buying and buy from me. 

I would have done the same thing in your situation. Do you have a case for pro curing cause?

Jun 10, 2015 04:26 PM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

I agree with you Paul, time is money.

Jun 10, 2015 01:50 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

yes

Jun 10, 2015 01:39 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
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Yes Sir I do.

Jun 10, 2015 01:23 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
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Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington - I still have not put that in my practice, however I should do that soon.

(Though very rarely I have been deceived!)

Jun 10, 2015 01:19 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Yes, it is a requirement in our brokerage.

Jun 10, 2015 12:15 PM
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Bob Publicover
Publicover Realty Group, inc - Stuart, FL
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Yes I do and it has saved my a lot of time. It's part of my way to qualify buyers.

Jun 10, 2015 11:52 AM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Yes we do. 

Jun 10, 2015 11:17 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

We have to use them at a certain point, but not always when first meeting with someone. We can also set them for one day, one week, one month, etc which helps with those who are hesitant to sign one up front.

Jun 10, 2015 11:15 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Paul,

 

It was a very simple easy to read with the right to cancel.  No one objected to it.  One objection was a large recording firm.  I stuck to him like flypaper, and we ended up doing three large spaces for them and two of their companies they acquired  I was their go to person.  We became friends.  A

Jun 10, 2015 10:09 AM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Paul - I may work with a potential buyer for a day or so to see how serious they really are. Then after that, I would ask that they complete an exclusive buyer broker agreement, or I may just decide not to work with them.

We need to protect our business, and the only way is to get the buyer to sign the agreement.

Too many people these days will just use multiple agents, or go with the agent who has the listing, without knowing the consequences of their actions.

Jun 10, 2015 09:16 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I don't.

Feb 12, 2019 07:38 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Absolutely!

Apr 14, 2018 06:19 AM