News provided by Alberta Real Estate Association Dec 19, 2023, 13:33 ET ...

Buyer representation agreements became popular in Ontario when the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act was amended in March 2006, says Tom Wright, president and chief executive at the Real Estate ...

In Manitoba, realtors must have a signed Service Agreement before they can represent you in a real estate transaction. This rule was put in place to protect both buyers and sellers.

A listing agreement obliges the seller to pay full commission whether or not a transaction closes, writes Bob Aaron, who advises homeowners to know their responsibilities before signing the contract.