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Realtor duties and responsibilities

Here is a quick summary of what a Realtors ® duties and responsibilities may be in a dedicated “Client relationship vs. a “Customer” or “Non-Client” transactional relationship.

In a dedicated “Client Relationship”, the Realtor®

  • Works “for” the client.
  • Performs ministerial administrative functions.
  • Demonstrates fairness, honesty, loyalty (good faith) and confidentiality.
  • Discloses material facts
  • Obeys the client
  • Delivers accountability and advocacy
  • Shows care, skill and diligence.
  • Provides advice and investigation
  • Discloses all agency relationships 
In a “Customer” or “Non-Client” relationship, the Realtor® 
  • Works “with” the customer.
  • Performs ministerial administrative functions
  • Demonstrates fairness and honesty
  • Discloses material facts
  • Provides good service throughout the transaction
  • Provides information on other professional services
  • Delivers a review of the real estate process
  • Discloses all agency relationships
  • Does not advocate.

As you can see from this summary, there are some duties performed that benefit a buyer or seller when your Realtor® is in a “Client Relationship”.

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Posted at 08/30/2011 11:50 AM by David Sampson
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