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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Yes, you can represent your brother and in NC & SC, you do have to disclose that he is related to you. Same for your brother-in-law - you're still relatives, at least in NC & SC. 

Jan 29, 2019 09:08 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Yes, you must disclose, and if ever in doubt about a technicality, disclose.

Jan 29, 2019 09:27 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
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Disclose, disclose, disclose.

Jan 30, 2019 07:00 AM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
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The same way you would represent any other buyer with the addition that you will disclose the familial relationship to the future sellers. 

Jan 30, 2019 06:34 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

In most states you must disclose. If in doubt disclose!

Jan 30, 2019 04:50 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I have family members sign exclusive buyer agreements all the time, i would never not do it Then, yes you must disclose when related

Jan 30, 2019 04:42 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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It depends on your state's laws. If you have an interest in a property, are involved in a personal transaction, or are representing a relative, in my state you need to disclose that. Doesn't matter who signs documents... you are still involved with the family. You can never go wrong with total disclosure. You can only go wrong when you don't disclose.

Jan 30, 2019 04:30 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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In Texas you must disclose first degree of consanguinity.  Which means yourself, spouse, children, parents.

Jan 30, 2019 04:23 AM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
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It is required in NJ that family members disclose themselves - i.e. "Family member is licensed agent." In NJ, BIL is considered family.

Jan 30, 2019 03:23 AM
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Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

In Maryland yes you must disclose in both cases, check your local state law

Jan 30, 2019 03:07 AM
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

In Idaho we must disclose if we are related to the buyer or seller. That would include in-laws. What are the laws in your state? -K

Jan 29, 2019 11:25 PM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
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Same as you would any other client

Jan 30, 2019 11:53 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

With caution.

Jan 30, 2019 07:49 AM
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Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Yes, always disclose

Jan 30, 2019 10:54 AM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Many good answers to your question, Jaspreet Toor 

Jan 30, 2019 10:07 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

YES, ethically you must disclose your familial status.

YES, those are ALL subject to disclosure.

Jan 30, 2019 06:28 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Carefully and reluctantly.

Jan 30, 2019 06:27 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Diclose.  We sold Ron's mother's home, a commercial building that was owned by all 5 brothers and sister in laws in Ron's family.  That was disclosed!

Jan 30, 2019 06:14 AM
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Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

I would disclose the fact. I would consider him a part of the immediate family.    

Jan 30, 2019 05:32 AM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Check with local directives,  disclosure is always best.

Jan 30, 2019 04:52 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

With Caution

Jan 30, 2019 09:55 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Check your state laws.

Jan 30, 2019 09:10 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

yes.....you need to disclose the relationship....

Jan 30, 2019 08:52 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Have you consulted with your broker?

Have you signed up for any kind of training or mentoring?

I wish you all the best with your studies and in your career.

Jan 30, 2019 07:27 AM
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Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
HomeSmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Real Estate Made Easy

Yes, you can represent them. And yes, you should disclose your relationship. Why wouldn't you? Not only will it keep you out of trouble, but the best negotiators let the other guy know who you are and what you want. It is so simple to say "Agent is related to Buyer", or something similar.

Jan 30, 2019 07:23 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Yes / Disclose.

Jan 30, 2019 07:01 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

You represent them under the same laws and regulations and fiduciary responsibilities as any other client, with the added familial status disclosure.

Jan 30, 2019 06:59 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Yes to all of your questions.

Jan 30, 2019 06:38 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

State laws

Jan 30, 2019 02:47 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I treat them in a business like manner

Feb 03, 2019 04:48 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Disclose you are realted to the buyer.

 

Feb 02, 2019 05:13 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Our commission says you have to work with family members as agency, and disclosure you are related to the buyer/seller.

Feb 02, 2019 07:12 AM
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Merv Edinger & Associates
Remax Nova - Halifax, NS

In Nova Scotia, where I am licensed, we are required to disclose to a Buyer   if we are related to the Seller & vice versa.  If we ourselves are the buyer, we have to disclose in the offer that we are licensed & what our intended use for te property is ( personal, investment, income, or flipper ). 

Jan 31, 2019 09:02 AM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Jaspreet Toor you need to disclose an immediate family member.

Jan 30, 2019 03:09 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

You represent them like any other buyer, and yes this should be disclosed, at least here in CA.

Jan 30, 2019 02:27 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Carefully with full disclosures.

Comply with the regulations in your state.

Jan 30, 2019 01:18 PM
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Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

If there is any family connection and in-laws count you must disclose.

Jan 30, 2019 12:19 PM