Who Real Estate Agents Work For
and What You Should Know

In Maryland, all real estate companies follow special laws set by the state.  These rules are watched over by the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC).  Some of the laws explain how real estate agents should work with the public.

At DMS Properties, LLC Residential Real Estate Services, our agents represent home sellers and landlords.  This means we work on behalf of the people who are selling or renting out homes.  This is called seller (or landlord) representation, and it means we are looking out for your best interests every step of the way.

How We Show Homes to Buyers and Renters

One important thing we do for our clients is show their homes to people who are interested in buying or renting them.  There are two ways we can do this, depending on whether the person has their own real estate agent.

If You Have an Agent

If you want full help from us and choose to work with one of our agents as your own, you’ll be asked to sign a form called the Exclusive Right to Represent Buyer/Tenant Agreement.  Once you sign that, you are our client, and no other forms are needed.

If You Don’t Have an Agent

If you just want to see the home but don’t want to sign that buyer representation agreement, then Maryland law says you are an unrepresented party.  That means we only represent the homeowner, not you.  In this case, we will ask you to review and sign a special this disclosure.  This form explains that:

• Our agent is working for the homeowner.
• We can only offer you limited help and advice.
• We want to make sure you understand your rights.

What Happens If You Don’t Want to Sign?

Some people choose not to sign this disclosure.  That’s okay!  Maryland law allows our agent to fill it out and mark that you chose not to sign.  We keep a copy as part of our records to show that we followed the rules.

Have Questions?  Please feel free to Contact Us if you’d like us to explain the disclosure in more detail.  We’re always happy to help you understand your options.