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There are several types of relationships that are available to you. You should understand these at the time a broker provides specific assistance to you in buying real estate. Buyer's Agent and Seller&#8217;s Agent relationships are commonly referred to as &quot;agency&quot; relationships and carry with them legal duties and responsibilities for the broker as well as for the buyer and seller.</p> <h3>BUYER S AGENT</h3> <p>A Buyer&#8217;s Agent acts solely on behalf of the buyer and owes a fiduciary duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty and loyalty in dealings with the Buyer. The agent will negotiate on behalf of, and act as an advocate for the buyer. The buyer is legally responsible for the actions of the agent when that agent is acting within the scope of the agency. The agent must disclose to sellers all material facts concerning the buyer&#8217;s financial ability to perform the terms of the transaction and whether the buyer intends to occupy the property, but cannot disclose to another party that the Buyer will pay a price greater than the price offered. A separate written buyer&#8217;s agreement is required which sets forth the duties and obligations of the parties.</p> <h3>SELLER S AGENT</h3> <p>A Seller&#8217;s Agent acts solely on behalf of the seller and owes a fiduciary duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty and loyalty in dealings with the Seller. The agent will negotiate on behalf of, and act as an advocate for the Seller. The Seller is legally responsible for the actions of the Agent when that Agent is acting within the scope of the agency. The Agent must disclose to Buyers or Tenants all adverse material facts about the property known by the Broker. 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