Paragraph 1 — Parties: Your full legal name(s) exactly as they'll appear on title, and my brokerage information. This is why the form asks for your legal name carefully.

Paragraph 2 — Property: The type of property you're searching for and the geographic area — this defines the scope of my representation.

Paragraph 3 — Term: The start and end dates of our agreement. We decide this together — typically set to the duration of your active home search.

Paragraph 4 — Broker Compensation: States the compensation amount or percentage I'm owed. In most cases the seller pays this — it's written into the purchase offer.

If the seller doesn't offer compensation, we discuss your options before writing any offer. You will never be surprised — I'll walk you through it step by step.

Both parties initial here to confirm the compensation terms are understood and agreed upon.

Paragraph 5 — Scope of Duty: I am required by law to act in your best interest. This paragraph formalizes that fiduciary duty — I must be honest, disclose material facts, and protect your confidential information.

Exclusivity: The agreement is typically exclusive — I'm your dedicated agent for the term. This protects you by ensuring I'm fully committed to your search.

Cancellation: Either party can cancel by mutual written agreement. I never want anyone to feel stuck.

Mediation & Arbitration: Standard California language requiring disputes go through mediation before litigation — typical of all California real estate contracts.

Signatures: All buyers sign here, along with me as your agent. Questions at any point? Just text or call me — I'm always happy to walk through it again.