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If you\u2019re planning to buy a home in Florida, you\u2019ll now need to sign a buyer-broker agreement before touring properties with a real estate agent. This requirement, part of a nationwide change<\/a> enacted in mid-August, aims to increase transparency and shift key aspects of real estate transactions into the hands of homebuyers.<\/p>\n

This easy-scan guide will break down what a buyer-broker agreement is, why it\u2019s required, and how it affects the home-buying process in Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Do you have to sign a buyer-broker agreement in Florida?<\/h2>\n

Yes, Florida buyers using an agent with MLS access<\/a> must now sign a buyer-broker agreement<\/a> before touring homes with the agent. This requirement, part of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) rule changes effective August 17, 2024<\/a>, ensures that buyers and agents formalize their working relationship before any property tours occur.<\/p>\n

This change might feel significant for buyers in Florida, but it aligns with practices that were already required in 18 other states<\/a>. The goal is to increase transparency and give buyers a clearer understanding of their financial obligations, including compensating their agent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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