A BROKER'S MINIMUM DUTIES REQUIRED BY LAW (A client is the person or party that the broker represents):

• Put the interests of the client above all others, including the broker's own interests;
• Inform the client of any material information about the property or transaction received by the broker;
• Answer the client's questions and present any offer to or counter-offer from the client; and
• Treat all parties to a real estate transaction honestly and fairly.

• Must treat all parties to the transaction impartially and fairly;
• May, with the parties' written consent, appoint a different license holder associated with the broker to each party (owner and buyer) to communicate with, provide opinions and advice to, and carry out the instructions of each party to the transaction.
• Must not, unless specifically authorized in writing to do so by the party, disclose:
  • that the owner will accept a price less than the written asking price;
  • that the buyer/tenant will pay a price greater than the price submitted in a written offer; and
  • any confidential information or any other information that a party specifically instructs the broker in writing not to disclose, unless required to do so by law.

TO AVOID DISPUTES, ALL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN YOU AND A BROKER SHOULD BE IN WRITING AND CLEARLY ESTABLISH:

• The broker's duties and responsibilities to you, and your obligations under the representation agreement.
• Who will pay the broker for services provided to you, when payment will be made and how the payment will be calculated.