California · Civil Code
CIV §1670.50: (a) A buyer-broker representation agreement shall be executed between a buyer’s agent and a buyer as soon as practicable, but no later than the execution of the buyer’s offer to purchase real property
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A buyer's agent and buyer must execute a representation agreement as soon as practicable, but no later than when the buyer's offer to purchase real property is executed.
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