Lesley Muchow, NAR’s General Counsel, clarifies that while buyer agreements can be amended, changes shouldn't be made just to match higher compensation offers. Adjustments are valid when service scope significantly shifts, like an extended home search. 

Agents have flexibility in structuring agreements but must comply with state laws. Additionally, sharing buyer agreements with listing brokers isn’t required unless mandated by state law, preserving client confidentiality.

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Fisher, A. (2025, February 4). Want to amend a buyer agreement? NAR lawyer explains how. Real Estate News. Retrieved from https://www.realestatenews.com/2025/02/04/want-to-amend-a-buyer-agreement-nar-lawyer-explains-how