Do You Need a Buyer Agreement to Tour a Home in Florida?
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Do You Have to Sign a Buyer Agreement Before a Realtor Shows You a Home in Florida?
In most private-showing situations, yes. If an MLS participant is working with you as a buyer, a written buyer agreement generally must be in place before an in-person or live virtual residential tour. The agreement does not have to be exclusive, statewide, or long-term. Its scope, services, duration, and compensation are negotiable.
The August 2024 change was an MLS practice requirement arising from the National Association of Realtors settlement—not a new Florida law requiring everyone who enters a home to sign the same contract. Florida law separately regulates brokerage relationships and disclosures. Understanding both layers prevents confusion.
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