It takes more time to ask this question than it would take to set up the updates. 

I set leads up all the time on automated listing alerts. At the end of the day they can do it themselves on my websites or any other agents' websites. I'm not looking for an exclusive buyer agency agreement at this stage of our "relationship," which might be quite tenuous as yet. But it is one way to stay in front of them and retain top of mind awareness until they are ready to buy. I'be had leads I've dripped this way for years before they raised their hands to go shopping and when they were ready they signed the buyer agency agreement.

We agents are no longer gate keepers of information for the public. Public can get their information anywhere. Why not be the source of it and demonstrate your value?

It takes you few minutes to set that search, I would. Keep in touch, make connection, treat your client with respect and provide with an excellent service, so this buyer becomes loyal client. Good luck! 

I don't use buyer agreements. I earn loyalty and I get it.

Hi Pete Roszell I do fairly well here in San Diego and never have had a buyer broker signed.  There is another way to do business and that is to "earn" it with knowledge, expedience, and competence.

I loved Greg Cremia comment!!!

So they have already said they won't sign? Have you met them?

Given how easy it is to set up the portal I think I would give it a shot anyhow. Maybe with that and other communication you can demonstrate your value.

Yes I would still supply the information, maybe they will be willing to sign a buyer agency agreement when they see how helpful you are.

Go for it. The way I see it is they're already not signing it, which means they're either indifferent about who they work with or they just haven't had anyone impress them that much. If you dont want to waste your time with a buyer who isn't yet willing to fully commit to you, create the portal with listings sent automatically. Follow up as appropriate, and show them the homes they want to see from the portal you sent. I'd even allow them to create searches in the portal. It's not creating any more work for you, but it's still giving the buyer an adequate level of service. Hopefully enough to have him/her purchase with you.

Personally - we don't

Be helpful....they will always have the choice of who they choose to use in the purchase of a home...can't lose by  being helpful..if you are not..someone else will be !

It's been a long time since I had anyone sign a Buyers Representation Agreement. Once I start working with them, they usually find something, and then the offer binds them to me.

Not sure if you should, but I know that I would. I am here to serve and be a giver first. Client's need first.

I would set it up as many buyers get this information on my website. It will increase your chances of working with them but I wouldn't show them without an agreement. If you don't give them the info someone else will.

Pete Roszell the buyers usually will NOT sign the agreement at the first meeting perhaps.

Ask for one-week agreement and extend it once they are happy.

It is still a good idea to 'keep in touch' as well as keep on sending listings.

I would do it.

There are probably 100 sites that will offer the same information as you.  Be thankful they want to use yours.  Come from a point of giving and you will see returns greater than imagined.  Mark

This is broad. Did they refuse to sign? Are they really buyers? Are they working with others? Are they just inquiring? Remember, an exclusive binds YOU too. If a casual inquiry, plug em in for a while and see where it goes. They prove themselves a bad prospect, unplug and dump em. Now sing: I got the power! 3:)

The old saying " If you throw mud against the wall...&...sometimes it sticks" might be appropriate here...&...you may get lucky!

That is a business only you can make.  I chose not to work with a buyer who will not sign a buyers rep agreement.

The first rule in any business is take care of the client/customer and everything else will fall into place.

As with any piece of paper; even a buyer's contract it is only worth the committment from both parties.

I do not use buyer's contract either.

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Good morning Pete. I would not hesitate to start  them getting information from me and being building a trust relationship with them.

You need to determine whether you want to serve this type of buyer.

Few buyers willt sign an exclusive representation agreement just to recieve listing information.  They start their searches on line, then they go to someone they know for a referral, or they start looking for agents at Open Houses.  Once you've met them and established a relationship and shown them you are competent, they will probably sign an agreement. 

If a buyer will not sign a buyer broker why would you work for them? If they will not be loyal to me, I am not playing with them.

I"d set it up for a limited time showing them how I work and how on top of inventory I am, then I say if they dont sign or use you, your gonna have to stop sending them anything.

I do very often.  I keep in touch with them on a regular basis to find out where they are on the road to buying a home.  Many times they aren't ready to buy yet, so they aren't ready to commit yet.

Pete, this is good question to discuss with your broker.

Sure, but get the agreement signed before you start showing homes.

Pete - Set them up, stay in touch, and hopefully you will earn their business. Eventually you can earn their trust and they will ask you to help them purchase their new home.

I don't do buyer agreements either and neither does my broker.  In 30 something years, only been burned once or twice.

Set up the portal, service the client and you will get paid when they close escrow with you.  Earn that business, don't just set them up on a search and say "call me, maybe".

Why not?  It shows  your value.

Yes. Set up the search to build a relationship.

What do you have to lose?  We earn loyalty when we demonstrate our willingness to help. If you make it all about you and you getting paid then your focus may not be where the buyer needs it to be ... on serving them.

Might you get burned by this? Yes. It happens.

I would do it, for a while, and see how it goes. In CT, to show properties, Buyer Agency agreements are required (but often ignored...).

Probably won't make any difference in the overall scheme of things.