Agency Agreement 01
Agency Agreement 01
Agency Agreement 01
Exclusive Right-to-Represent
COMMISSIONS OR FEES FOR REAL ESTATE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED ARE NEGOTIABLE BETWEEN BROKER AND
CLIENT. THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT. YOU MAY WISH TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY BEFORE SIGNING IT. FOR
THE PURPOSES OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE TERM “BUYER” SHALL BE USED TO DESCRIBE PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER(S)
OR TENANT(S). THE GREATER ROCHESTER ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® IS NOT A PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT.
1. APPOINTMENT OF BROKER:
The BUYER/TENANT _________________________________________________________________________________________
(hereinafter called the BUYER”) retains and appoints as Buyer’s Broker (hereinafter called the “BROKER”) ______________________
____________________________________________(firm) represented by ________________________________________ (agent)
as buyer’s exclusive agent to locate and/or negotiate for the purchase or lease of real property of the general nature shown below.
2. PURPOSE OF AGENCY:
Buyer desires to purchase / lease real property (which may include items of personal property) described as follows:
Type: Residential Commercial Residential Income Industrial Vacant Land Other General Description:
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Other:
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3. TERM OF AGENCY: Broker’s authority to act as Buyer’s exclusive agent under this Agreement shall begin ____________
and shall end at midnight ________________________ or upon closing of a property purchased under this Agreement and payment of
Broker’s compensation.
4. BROKER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND SERVICES. Broker represents that Broker is duly licensed under the laws of the
State of New York as a real estate broker. Broker will assist Buyer in locating property of the type described in Section 2 of this Agreement and
to negotiate for Buyer any offer by Buyer to purchase or lease such property. During the term of this Agreement, Broker will give Buyer
information describing and identifying properties which appear to Broker to substantially meet the terms set forth in Section 2.
5. BUYER’S REPRESENTATIONS. By appointing Broker as Buyer’s exclusive agent, Buyer agrees to conduct all negotiations for
the types of property described in Section 2 of this Agreement through Broker and to refer to Broker all contact made with Buyer about such
properties from other brokers, salespersons, sellers and others during the term of this Agreement. Buyer agrees to furnish Broker with all
requested personal and financial information necessary to complete this transaction.
6. COMPENSATION OF BROKER. In consideration of the services performed by Broker under the terms of this Agreement,
Buyer agrees to pay Broker the following fee(s): (Initial all applicable sections.)
____ a. Non-Refundable Retainer: Buyer shall pay Broker a Non-Refundable Retainer of $ ________________ to be paid to Broker
herewith whether or not Buyer purchases or leases any property.
____ This Retainer shall be credited against the Hourly Fee described in subsection (b) below or the Transaction Fee
described in subsection (c) below.
____ b. Hourly Fee: Buyer shall pay Broker at the rate of $ _____________ per hour for all services performed by Broker under the
terms of this Agreement, to be billed ______________ and to be paid within five (5) days after Buyer receives a bill for such
services from Broker.
____ This Hourly Fee to extent paid by Buyer shall be credited against the Transaction Fee described in subsection (c) below
and shall be kept by Broker whether or not a Transaction Fee is earned.
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7. OTHER POTENTIAL BUYERS: Buyer understands that other potential buyers have entered or may enter into similar agency
contracts with Broker which may involve the purchase or lease, through Broker, of the same or similar property or properties as Buyer is
attempting to purchase or lease. Buyer consents to Broker’s representation of such other buyers.
8. CONFLICTING INTERESTS: If Broker has an ownership interest in or is an agent for any owner in the sale or lease of any
property in which Buyer expresses an interest (e.g. a “company listing”), Broker shall immediately notify Buyer of such facts. Buyer is referred to
the New York State DISCLOSURE REGARDING REAL ESTATE AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS form, a copy of which is attached.
9. NONDISCRIMINATION: Broker and Buyer agree that all actions carried out under this Agreement shall be in full compliance with
local, state and federal fair housing laws against discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status,
marital status, age or disabilities.
10. EARLY CONTRACT TERMINATION: In the event this Agreement is terminated by Buyer prior to the time specified in Section
3, Buyer will be liable for and will pay any compensation to Broker as specified in Section 6.
11. RESPONSIBILITY OF BUYER(S) UNDER THIS CONTRACT: All buyers to be named on a purchase and sale contract
must sign this contract. If more than one person signs this contract as Buyer, each person is fully responsible for keeping the promises made by
the Buyer.
12. RENEWAL AND MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT: Buyer may extend the life of this Agreement by signing a Renewal
Agreement. All changes or modifications to the provisions of this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by Buyer(s) and Broker.
13. PROFESSIONAL COUNSEL: Broker hereby recommends that Buyer seek legal, tax, property financing, property inspection,
appraisal, environmental engineering and other professional advice (if appropriate) relating to any proposed transaction. Buyer agrees that
Buyer will not rely on Broker for such professional advice nor rely on Broker for payment of such services.
14. ATTORNEY’S FEES: In any action, proceeding or arbitration arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
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16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND ASSIGNABILITY: This Agreement constitutes the complete Agreement between Broker and Buyer
relating to the exclusive agency of Broker for Buyer. No modification of any terms of this Agreement shall be valid or binding unless such
modification is in writing and signed by Buyer and Broker. This Agreement is not assignable without written approval of Buyer and Broker.
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