Subagent
An agent from a different brokerage who works on behalf of the listing agent, and therefore the seller. Less common now than it used to be.
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Why a seller cares
A subagent works with the buyer but owes loyalty to the seller through the listing agent. It is rare now, and when it appears the buyer often does not realize the agent showing them homes is not on their side.
Part 2 of 4
A simple example
An agent from another firm shows your home as a subagent of your listing. Anything the buyer tells them can reach you.
| The agent showing your home is | Whose interest they serve |
|---|---|
| A buyer's agent | The buyer's |
| A subagent | Yours, through your listing agent |
| A transaction broker | The deal's |
Subagency turns the agent in the buyer's car into your agent. It is uncommon and it is disclosed.
Part 3 of 4
What people get wrong
That any agent bringing a buyer represents the buyer. A subagent does not, and the agency disclosure says so.
Part 4 of 4 · where to read next
Where it appears in the sale
What a definition is, and what it isn't
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