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"Now, I bet some shady sellers' agents will try to avoid presenting un-represented buyers' offers"

Why would an agent NOT present an offer from an unrepresented buyer? What would be their motivation to do that?[/quote]

NP it creates ethical considerations (yes, believe it or not, there are ethics, even regulations governing real estate agents). Dual agency, etc.

Moreover, it creates more work for THEM if they have to handle both the buyer and the seller. There will be even less incentive to do that now. [/quote]

What ethical consideration are you talking about? The agent has an ethical obligation to present all offers. The listing agent does not have an obligation to to write an offer for an unrepresented buyer though. Depending upon the state, in some cases the agent cannot represent a buyer and can only do ministerial acts. [/quote]

Do you really not understand how dual agency creates ethical issues? How one agent can't really represent both sides in a transaction?

https://www.rockethomes.com/blog/home-buying/dual-agency[/quote]

I bought without a buyer's agent many years ago, and I got a good deal because the seller did not have to pay the buyer's agent, and there was NO problem with the seller's agent handling my offer or contract. I don't even recall having to write up a contract. I made the offer, it was accepted, and it went to settlement. Dead easy to buy without a buyer's agent.  [/quote]

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