Real Estate Broker how-to

How to Review an Agent’s Contract

Brokers protect clients and the brokerage.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Brokers protect clients and the brokerage. In short: check; verify; confirm, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Check names, property and price.

  2. Verify contingencies and deadlines.

  3. Confirm disclosures are attached.

  4. Check signatures and dates.

  5. Look for unusual terms.

  6. Approve or request corrections.

Safety reminders for real estate brokers

  • Follow fair housing and real estate laws
  • Use showing safety practices
  • Protect client funds and data
  • Supervise agents carefully

MLS · Listing agreement · Buyer agreement · Commission · Escrow · Trust account: see the full real estate broker glossary.

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