Max,
I think the best way to get around a buyers reluctance to sign the Buyers Agency Agreement is Als’ approach.
Because most states now require that we get an Agency Disclosure signed by the buyers, Al uses that to ask them “do you want me to work for you, or the Seller”. Most of the time the Buyers want you to work for them.
In most cases we are in a “Sellers Agency” agreement representing the Sellers or a sub-agent of the Seller by showing their listing.
We are unable to disclose certain things if we are an Agent or Sub Agent of the Seller and we are under obligation to negotiate on behalf of the Seller. We DO NOT have these restraints if we represent the Buyer.
Buyers Agency Agreements are a win – win proposition for the Agent and the Buyer.
I think agents just need to explore better ways of presenting Buyers Agency Agreements to potential Buyers as Al and CanadianConnection have.
It’s the best way that I know of to ensure that you are compensated for your time and efforts.
~VegasMack