A signed agreement doesn’t hold a buyer hostage; it’s a tool that explains your duties and obligations to them. Broker Holly Brink tells you how to position it with confidence and clarity.
Source: Inman News
How to get buyers to sign a buyer-broker agreement (and actually thank you for it)
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