Buyer Agency Types: Represented, Unrepresented, Dual Agency, Designated Agency, Etc.

There are a variety of options for how you could go about an offer:

1. The typical approach, which around 86% of buyers opt for, is to make an offer with an agent. There are different approaches to that:

1. Using an Agent Outside of the Listing Agent's Firm (Best for Most)

2. Designated Agency: Listing Agent Represents Seller & An Agent from the Same Firm Represents Buyer

3. Dual Agency: Listing Agent Represents Buyer & Seller

• How A Referral From the Listing Agent Can Help

• How A Referral From the Listing Agent Can Hurt: Buyer's Remorse & Bias

• What if I Have an Buyer Brokerage Agreement with an Agent or have been Working with an Agent?

2. Unrepresented Buyer (No Agent Representation)

Your Chances of Making a Very Costly Mistake Introduction

Your Chances of Making a Very Costly Mistake Examples

Increased Risk for the Seller

Reduce Commissions for Sellers (Maybe)

How to Better Your Chances if Buying Unrepresented

Offer Template

Related:

• Why Hire a Buyer's Agent? What do They Do?

• What to Look for in a Buyer's Agent for Your Home or Other Real Estate

• House Buyer Guide

• What Adam Offers Buyers