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FLORIDA BUYER AGENCY AGREEMENT
I. The Parties. This Florida Buyer Agency Agreement (“Agreement”) made on
____________________, 20____ is by and between:
Buyer: ____________________ with a mailing address of _____________________________,
City of ____________________, State of ____________________ (“Buyer”)
AND
Agency: ____________________ (“Broker”) of ____________________ (“Agency”) with a
mailing address of _____________________________, City of ____________________, State
of ____________________. Collectively, the Buyer and Agency shall be referred to as the
“Parties”.
If for any reason the Broker is not able to fulfill their duties under the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, another agent from the Agency may be appointed during the Listing Period of this
Agreement. Any person or entity that the Buyer enters into a contractual agreement for real
estate shall be referred to as a “Seller” in this Agreement.
II. Services Provided. Buyer hereby agrees to hire the Agency on a(n): (check one)
- Exclusive Basis: To accept the terms of this Agreement and communicate with the
Agency on an exclusive basis in their efforts to assist in acquiring real property that
meets the wants and needs of the Buyer through either purchase, option, exchange,
trade, or lease. The Commission, under an exclusive basis, is due and payable even
under the circumstance the Buyer acquires real property on their own without the
assistance or involvement of the Agency.
- Non-Exclusive Basis: To accept the terms of this Agreement and communicate
with the Agency on a non-exclusive basis in their efforts to assist in acquiring real
property that meets the wants and needs of the Buyer through either purchase, option,
exchange, trade, or lease. The Commission, under a non-exclusive basis, is due and
payable only if the Buyer acquires real property with the assistance and involvement of
the Agency. In the event the Buyer purchases real property during the Listing Period
without the use of the Agency, the Agency shall not be due a Commission.
III. Period of Agreement. This Agreement shall start on ____________________, 20____
(“Effective Date”) and end on ____________________, 20____ at 12:00 midnight (“Listing
Period”), unless the expiration date is extended in writing.
a.) Listing Period Extension. The Commission provided shall be due if real property is
acquired in accordance with Section II within ____ days (“Extension Period”) after the
expiration of the Listing Period to anyone with whom the Broker or Agency has
negotiated unless the Buyer is in agreement, in good faith, with another real estate
agency. The term “negotiation” shall include obtaining information about real property,
showing real property, or presenting an offer on the real property. All rights under this
Section shall terminate upon the expiration of the Extension Period.
IV. Compensation. In the event real property is acquired under Section II of this Agreement,
the Buyer agrees to compensate the Agency under the following terms and conditions:
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a.) Listed Property. To pay the Agency a commission in the amount of ____% or
$____________________ of the purchase price or the amount offered by the listing
agency, whichever is greater (“Commission”).
b.) Unlisted Property. To pay the Agency a commission of ____% or
$____________________ (“Commission”).
c.) Retainer Fee. This Agreement shall have no retainer fee a non-refundable retainer
fee in the amount of $____________________ to obtain the Agency’s services under
this Agreement (“Retainer Fee”). If a Commission is paid the Retainer Fee shall be
deducted from the total Commission amount. The Commission is due and payable at
closing by the Buyer. The amount or rate of real estate commissions is not fixed by law.
The commission is set by each Broker individually and may be negotiable between the
Buyer and the Broker.
d.) Leasing. During the Listing Period, if the Agency finds a ready, willing, and able
Landlord that agrees to rent real property to the Buyer, the Agency shall be due
____________________ percent ( ____% ) of the total rent amount stated in the rental
agreement for the lease term. The lease term shall be defined as the period between the
start and end dates listed in the rental agreement, not including any renewal period(s). If
the Buyer agrees to rent the real property on a month-to-month basis, the Agency shall
be due the equivalent of one (1) month’s rent (“Commission”).
V. Buyer’s Identity. The Buyer agrees and directs the Broker to: (check one)
- Disclose the Buyer’s Identity. When presenting an offer, orally or in writing, the
Broker agrees to disclose the identity of the Buyer.
- Exclusive Basis: When presenting an offer, orally or in writing, the Broker agrees to
keep the Buyer’s identity anonymous. The Buyer’s identity must remain confidential
through the expiration of the Listing Period unless written consent is granted by the
Buyer. If the Buyer’s identity is released by the Broker during the Listing Period, the
Buyer shall be entitled to monetary damages equal to the fullest extent under law.
VI. Agency Disclosure. Buyer recognizes that, under this Agreement, a relationship has been
established between the Buyer and Agency. The Agency’s policy regarding other agents,
specifically those not represented by the Agency, includes, but is not limited to, cooperating with
other agencies acting as listing agents, sharing compensation with listing agents, and paying
other agencies in the same manner representing their Sellers.
VII. Disclosed Dual Agency. Due to certain events, the Broker may be required to act as the
only licensee involved between the Buyer and Seller to facilitate the transaction between the
parties. Under such circumstance, the Broker shall disclose to Buyer their intention to act as a
disclosed dual agent or similar role. If a Seller of real property is produced by the Broker, or by a
licensee in the same Agency as the Broker, the Buyer consents to the Broker acting in such a
role and agrees to allow the Broker to collect compensation from the Seller or other parties.
While performing this role, Broker agrees to conduct themselves in a manner that does not
adversely affect the Buyer or Seller in any way, including, but not limited to, stating the Seller is
willing to sell for a lesser price than the asking price, stating the Buyer is willing to pay more
than an offer that is made or suggested, or disclosing any type of financial information that
would negatively affect the other party.
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Buyer has read this Section and fully comprehends and understands the concept of Disclosed
Dual Agency under the laws in the State.
Therefore, the Buyer hereby agrees to ALLOW Disclosed Dual Agency NOT ALLOW
Disclosed Dual Agency.
VIII. Buyer’s Duties. Buyer agrees to work with the Agency in accordance with Section II of this
Agreement in addition to the following:
a.) Financial Records. Buyer agrees to submit any and all financial information to the
Agency in order to verify the Buyer’s ability to purchase real property. This includes, but
is not limited to, documentation related to tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, credit
reports, pre-qualification or pre-approval letters, outstanding debts or liens, certificates of
ownership, and any other information that may assist in the Buyer’s ability to purchase
real property.
b.) Contact with 3
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Parties. Buyer recognizes that for the Agency to perform their services
to the best of their abilities, that the Buyer contact the Agency before visiting an open
house, contacting another agency, contacting a homeowner directly, or making any type
of communication that involves expressing interest in real property.
c.) Exclusive Responsibility. Buyer recognizes that ultimately it is their sole responsibility
to verify any and all information provided to Buyer by the Broker. Furthermore, Buyer
agrees to indemnify and hold the Broker harmless from any and all loss, cost, expense,
attorney fees, damage or claim arising out of this Agreement, including without limitation,
liability resulting from incomplete or inaccurate information provided to Broker.
IX. Disclaimer. Buyer acknowledges that the Broker is not a professional or expert in the
matters of law, Federal or State tax codes, financing, surveying, engineering, architectural,
structural, environmental, other physical conditions or non-physical details of real property. In
addition, the Broker has advised and recommended the Buyer to seek expert assistance for
advice on such matters. Broker makes no warranty or guarantee concerning the service of such
experts or their products, the condition of property, the absence of defects therein, or the
suitability of such property for Buyer’s purposes.
X. Dispute Resolution. In connection with the purchase of the real property, the Buyer and
Broker mutually covenant, stipulate and agree that in connection with the resolution of any
dispute or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement or concerning the real
property covered hereby, or the breach, termination, or validity thereof, shall be administered by
submitting to binding arbitration. Due to this Agreement involving interstate commerce, the
Agreement has been and will continue to be regulated by the laws in the United States of
America; and, that the contract(s) entered into by the Parties concerning the real property
evidence transactions involving and affecting commerce. The Parties agree that all disputes not
barred by applicable statutes of limitations or otherwise barred by law, resulting from or arising
out of this Agreement or the purchase contemplated; that Buyer and Broker agree to submit
such dispute(s) to binding arbitration, pursuant to the provisions of 9 U.S.C Section 1, et seq
and according o the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association then existing in
the County where the real property being sold and located. The prepaid arbitration filing fees
and all other prepaid costs of the arbitration proceeding shall be paid by the party seeking to
invoke said arbitration, with the assignment of those costs to be divided between the parties as
the arbitrator sees fit in setting the Arbitration Award. It is hereby agreed that it is the intent of
the Parties that the Arbitrator’s Award is to be final and binding and judgment upon the award
rendered by the arbitration may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. THIS
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ARBITRATION SHALL BE IN FULL LIEU OF ANY CIVIL LITIGATION IN ANY COURT, AND IN
LIEU OF ANY TRIAL BY JURY.
XI. Fair Housing. Broker agrees and adheres to the standard of showing real properties made
available to the Buyer without regard to race, color, religion, age, handicap, familial status, or
national origin.
XII. Other Clients. Buyer is aware and acknowledges that the Broker may or may not have
other clients with similar wants and needs. Broker shall not favor any client over the Buyer for
any reason.
XIII. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon the Buyer’s successors, assigns,
heirs, and beneficiaries.
XIV. False Information. Buyer agrees to indemnify the Agency and hold harmless from any and
all claims, which may lead to a dispute, due to false information provided. Such indemnification
shall include the Buyer’s reimbursement to the Agency for any attorneys’ fees arising from any
dispute brought against the Agency.
XV. Legal Signature. This Agreement may be executed and delivered by any party herein by
sending a facsimile of the signature or by a legally recognized digital or electronic signature.
Such legal signature shall be binding on the party so executing it upon receipt of signature by
the other party.
XVI. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed under the laws located in the State of
Florida.
XVII. Severability. This Agreement shall remain in effect in the event a section or provision is
unenforceable or invalid. All remaining sections and provisions shall be deemed legally binding
unless a court rules that any such provision or section is invalid or unenforceable, thus, limiting
the effect of another provisions or section. In such case, the affected provision or section shall
be enforced as so limited.
XVIII. Additional Terms and Conditions. __________________________________________
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XIX. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Buyer
and Broker and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements between the
Buyer and Broker whether oral or written. Any understanding, agreement or promise shall bind
neither Buyer not Broker, expressed or implied, not specified herein.
This Agreement is intended to be the legal and binding agreement of the Buyer and Broker. The
Parties acknowledge receipt of a signed copy of this Agreement.
Buyer’s Signature _____________________________ Date: ____________________
Print Name _____________________________
Buyer’s Signature _____________________________ Date: ____________________
Print Name _____________________________
Broker’s Signature _____________________________ Date: ____________________
Print Name _____________________________
Agency Name: _____________________________