Real Estate Client Care Letter

REAL ESTATE CLIENT CARE LETTER

Date of Letter:

Parties and Property

Engagement and Scope of Services

This letter confirms the engagement of the Broker by the Client to provide real estate services for the Property identified above. The Broker will act as:

Seller's Agent    Buyer's Agent    Transaction Broker / Non‑fiduciary    Dual Agency (requires written consent below)

The Broker will perform customary services appropriate to the engagement, which may include: market analysis, preparation and presentation of offers, negotiation of terms, coordination of inspections and disclosures, preparation of standard forms, communications with counterparties, and assistance through closing. The Broker does not provide legal, tax, or structural engineering advice unless separately engaged in writing.

Fees, Commissions and Expenses

Commission and fee arrangements agreed between Client and Broker are as follows:

Retainer due on:

Client agrees to reimburse the Broker for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the engagement, including but not limited to listing expenses, advertising, courier and recording fees, and document reproduction. Such expenses will be billed to the Client as incurred or at closing as agreed.

Disclosures and Known Condition Items

For the purpose of this engagement, indicate whether the following disclosures have been provided or are known to exist with respect to the Property:

Lead-based paint (if property built before 1978):    Yes    No

Mold or environmental contamination:    Yes    No

Structural or foundation damage previously repaired:    Yes    No

Flood zone designation or prior flooding:    Yes    No

Agency, Confidentiality, and Conflicts

The Broker owes the Client duties imposed by applicable law including honesty, reasonable care, disclosure of material facts, and accounting for funds. Unless otherwise agreed, the Broker will keep confidential information provided by the Client except as required by law or to perform the services described herein. The Broker may represent other clients; potential conflicts of interest that materially affect the representation will be disclosed promptly.

Dual or multiple representation (where the Broker represents both buyer and seller) is permitted only with the Client's informed written consent. By checking below, the Client consents to dual representation under the terms described in this letter.

Client provides informed consent to dual agency if and when it arises.

Term, Termination, and Document Retention

This engagement commences on: and continues until: unless earlier terminated under this letter or by mutual agreement.

Either party may terminate this engagement upon written notice. Termination does not affect Client's obligation to pay earned commissions, fees, or reimbursements for work performed or expenses incurred prior to termination as provided by agreement or law.

Broker will retain copies of transaction documents in accordance with Broker's record retention policy. Original documents and funds will be handled and returned in accordance with applicable law and practice.

Governing Law; Entire Agreement

This letter is governed by the laws of the state governing the Property and constitutes the entire written agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof. This letter supersedes all prior oral or written communications relating to the engagement, except to the extent otherwise incorporated by reference in a separate written agreement signed by the parties.

Acknowledgment

The undersigned Client acknowledges receipt of this letter, understands the scope of the Broker's services, the fee arrangement, and the duties described herein, and agrees to the terms and conditions contained in this Client Care Letter.

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