How would you explain the word "agency" to someone who is not familiar with it?

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA

Serving Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Seniors

A commitment of fiduciary duties to represent them to the best of my ability while expecting their loyalty and commitment to me.

Jan 18, 2019 04:15 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

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John Juarez

Fremont, CA

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Sam Shueh

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mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

representation.

When are you going to rotate your image in a proper position?

Jan 18, 2019 01:56 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

real es·tate a·gent

noun

NORTH AMERICAN

a person who sells and rents out buildings and land for clients.

Jan 18, 2019 01:13 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

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Maria Sapio

Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA

Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

In short, it is representing the best interest of a client in a real estate transaction.

Jan 18, 2019 01:10 PM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

To me the word agency means "solid commitment". I pomise to work for your best interest 100% of the time at all times and in turn you promise to stick by/with me for the term of our contract.

Jan 18, 2019 12:57 PM

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Maria Sapio

Carlisle, PA

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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com

Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA

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a business or organization established to provide a particular service, typically one that involves organizing transactions between two other parties.

Jan 18, 2019 07:54 PM

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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...

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John Juarez

The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA

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A legal definition can easily be found if that is what is needed.

As an agent, I work on behalf of and in the best interests of my client.

Jan 18, 2019 05:12 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

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Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

Agent you see?

Jan 18, 2019 05:04 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

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Dan Tabit

Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

Representation. An attorney represents their client in court, I represent my client in a real estate transaction. I put their interests ahead of the other parties or my own.

Jan 18, 2019 04:24 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Maria Sapio gave a great answer...simple to understand....

Jan 18, 2019 02:58 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Roy Kelley has you covered well!

Jan 18, 2019 02:09 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

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Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Common law versus statute law.

Jan 18, 2019 02:05 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

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Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

It depends on the situation. There are many kinds of agency representation so you would need to be more specific with the question. There is a brochure that explains it all in detail and you should become familiar with it and give one to each client or prospective client.

Jan 18, 2019 01:20 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL

Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I would make no effort to explain 'agency' or any other real estate 'gobbly-gook.'

Just talk using the lexicon with which they are familiar and they will find it easier to trust the agent.

Be aware, industry distortions of the language is an attempt to separate the 'professional' from the common man. However, Einstein is credited with saying if one can not explain something simply, the speaker may not be the master of the subject.

Jan 18, 2019 12:58 PM

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Maria Sapio

Carlisle, PA

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Valeria Mola

SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

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Reading answers.

Feb 16, 2019 02:51 PM

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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya

SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

No idea.

Feb 16, 2019 02:21 PM

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Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Thomas's explanation is great.

Jan 22, 2019 09:39 AM

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

A business relationship between two entities

Jan 20, 2019 06:09 PM

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I'd tell them to pull out a dictionary and look it up.

Jan 19, 2019 09:20 AM

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Representation with fiduciary duties with utmost care, integrity, loyalty and honesty.

Jan 19, 2019 08:52 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

It is the type of representation the customer is getting.

Jan 19, 2019 07:24 AM

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

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Simply put the relationship you have with a person

Jan 19, 2019 05:14 AM

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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Agent of...

Jan 18, 2019 11:39 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Maria Sapio gave you a great answer. Good luck in your studies!

Jan 18, 2019 05:14 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Representation... and if you check with Mr. Google you get a great answer:

An agency relationship is a fiduciary relationship of trust between the broker and the principal created by contractual agreement.

Jan 18, 2019 03:26 PM

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A commitment of fiduciary duties to represent them to the best of my ability while expecting their loyalty and commitment to me.
representation.

When are you going to rotate your image in a proper position?
real es·tate a·gent

noun
NORTH AMERICAN

a person who sells and rents out buildings and land for clients.
In short, it is representing the best interest of a client in a real estate transaction.
To me the word agency means "solid commitment". I pomise to work for your best interest 100% of the time at all times and in turn you promise to stick by/with me for the term of our contract.
a business or organization established to provide a particular service, typically one that involves organizing transactions between two other parties.
A legal definition can easily be found if that is what is needed.

As an agent, I work on behalf of and in the best interests of my client.
Representation. An attorney represents their client in court, I represent my client in a real estate transaction. I put their interests ahead of the other parties or my own.
It depends on the situation. There are many kinds of agency representation so you would need to be more specific with the question. There is a brochure that explains it all in detail and you should become familiar with it and give one to each client or prospective client.
I would make no effort to explain 'agency' or any other real estate 'gobbly-gook.'

Just talk using the lexicon with which they are familiar and they will find it easier to trust the agent.

Be aware, industry distortions of the language is an attempt to separate the 'professional' from the common man. However, Einstein is credited with saying if one can not explain something simply, the speaker may not be the master of the subject.
Representation with fiduciary duties with utmost care, integrity, loyalty and honesty.
Maria Sapio gave you a great answer. Good luck in your studies!
Representation... and if you check with Mr. Google you get a great answer:

An agency relationship is a fiduciary relationship of trust between the broker and the principal created by contractual agreement.