Buyers Blog: 🤝 Why Jane & Alan LaFrance Ask You to Sign a Buyer Agreement—Even Before Showing You a Home If you’re starting your home search, you might be surprised when we ask you to sign a form before you’ve even stepped into a property. We get it—it feels sudden. Maybe you just met us. Maybe you’re still deciding if we’re the right fit. And now we’re asking for a signature? Let’s talk about why this is happening, what it means, and why it doesn’t change how much we care about earning your trust. 📝 What Is a Buyer Broker Agreement? A Buyer Broker Agreement is a formal document that outlines the relationship between a homebuyer and their real estate agent. It ensures transparency, trust, and mutual commitment—so everyone knows who’s representing whom, and how. What It Does: • Establishes Representation: It confirms that Jane & Alan LaFrance are working on your behalf—not the seller’s. • Clarifies Compensation: It explains how your agent is paid, whether by the seller, buyer, or a combination—so there are no surprises. • Defines the Relationship: It outlines the services you’ll receive, the timeframe of the agreement, and the expectations on both sides. 💡 Why It’s Now Required Due to recent changes in industry regulations and MLS policies, agents are now required to have a signed agreement before showing homes. This ensures: • Buyers understand how representation works • Agents are legally allowed to advocate for you • Everyone is protected from misunderstandings or liability 😬 Why It Feels Awkward (And Why Jane & Alan Understand) Truthfully? It feels awkward for us too. We’ve always preferred to build relationships first: • To learn your goals, your style, your timeline • To show you how we work, how we advocate, and how we communicate • To earn your trust through action—not paperwork But with new rules in place, we’re required to get this form signed before we unlock a door. That means we’re asking for commitment before we’ve had a chance to connect. And that’s not how we’re wired. 💙 What Jane & Alan Want You to Know • You are important to us. • We’re still here to guide, support, and protect you—just like always. • Signing the form doesn’t mean you’re stuck. It just means we’re officially on your team. • We’ll always explain the agreement, answer your questions, and make sure you’re comfortable. 🏡 Why It’s Still Worth It Having Jane & Alan LaFrance as your buyer’s agents means: • You have someone negotiating for you—not the seller. • You get expert guidance through contracts, inspections, and closing. • You have local advocates who know the market, the neighborhoods, and the red flags. And when you work with professionals who truly care, you get more than a transaction—you get trusted partners. 📣 Final Thoughts If you’re thinking about buying, let’s talk. We’ll walk you through the process, explain the paperwork, and make sure you feel confident every step of the way.