In this “electronic” age, it is more and more important that you understand and read what you are signing. Lets face it, when you receive an electronic document for signature, which is often quite small, it’s mighty easy to simply click on those yellow boxes. Well, each one of those clicks is committing you to a binding legal agreement.

There are a number of components to a Listing Agreement that Sellers should be aware of and understand. Many will be discussed in other articles. This Blog addresses 3 key areas that require careful consideration by anyone listing a property for sale.

Sellers, it is in your best interest to disclose any known material facts about your property when you decide to sell. Your Realtor® can help you create that disclosure list and ensure that all potential buyers are aware of any facts that may affect their decision to purchase your property.

When you enter into a listing agreement or buyer representation agreement with a real estate registrant, Realtor®, you become a CLIENT of the brokerage that that registrant is licensed with. That means that every registrant within that brokerage, including the owner, the broker of record, all brokers and sales representatives are held by LAW to owe specific duties to ALL clients. Your Realtor® is a Fiduciary.