Agency

Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Buckingham Realty Agent - In case your clients/customers need reminding… here are the 10 top reasons for home sellers to hire a Buckingham Realty REALTOR®: 1.  Buckingham Realtors are experts in the field, having completed an extensive course of study. 2.  Buckingham Realtors are governed by the Real Estate Council of Ontario, and must adhere to provincial laws, which include a Code of Ethics. 3.  Buckingham Realtors have the knowledge and experience to market and stage the property, negotiate successfully, and close a deal. 4.  Buckingham Realtors can determine what a property is worth because they have access to the MLS® System and comparables. 5.  Buckingham Realtors’ marketing and exposure may yield multiple offers. 6.  Buckingham Realtors do the paperwork and ensure it is completed properly. 7.  Buckingham Realtors help protect the privacy and security of the sellers. 8.  Buckingham Realtors qualify buyers before showing the property. That is, they ensure people viewing a property can afford…

Agency Relationship Explained - When you deal with a REALTOR®, you can expect not only strict adherence to provincial laws, but also adherence to a Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Practice. The Code and Standards are very important to you, because it assures you will receive the highest level of service, honesty and integrity. One provision of the Standards requires REALTORS® to seek written acknowledgment from vendors and purchasers of disclosure of the agency relationship A REALTOR® will be pleased to discuss his or her agency relationship and responsibilities with you. If you need clarification about the types of agency relationship available, ask the REALTOR® to explain your alternatives.   What is An Agency Relationship? An agency relationship is created where one person, known as the principal, asks another person, known as the agent, to act for and on the behalf of the principal. The principal will define the nature and extent of the agency relationship; in other words, what the agent is being asked…