Take a look at this information in these videos:
When you're ready to buy a home, work with an ABR®:
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The difference between an ABR® and a buyer's representative:
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Why consumers should hire an ABR®:
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The difference between Customers and Clients:
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In Alberta, by law, in order to receive buyer representation, you, as a client, must sign a representation agreement with your real estate agent. By Alberta law, if you decline to or fail to sign an agreement, the agent must treat you as a customer. The agent you are working with will get you to acknowledge that fact in writing to show that you have waived your right to representation in the purchase of the property. Yes, even if the seller is represented by a different agent, the agent you are working with has no option but to treat you as a customer (unless there is a representation agreement signed).
For the very best buyer representation, you can search for Calgary area REALTORS® who hold the ABR® accreditation, here.
Or contact me directly – I've been an Accredited Buyer Representative® since 2007 and have been successfully using representation agreements with my buyer clients since then. Buyer representation agreements became mandatory for ALL real estate agents and REALTORS® and their clients in Alberta in July 2014.
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