Buyer-Agreement Requirements, state by state.

What the verification column means.

Each row was researched against the state's own published sources and graded honestly. Verified — cited — 12 states; Authority identified — rule not verified — 39 states. A row marked as not fully verified is a pointer to the right regulator and the right rule, not a conclusion; every state page carries a "what to confirm" section that says exactly which question is still open.

Start with the regulating authority link — it is the primary source. Then read the statute or rule cite and confirm it against the authority's current published text. The verification status below tells you exactly how far this row was checked; anything marked "not verified" is a starting point for your own confirmation, not a conclusion.

This page lists what your state requires, at the state level, before a licensee represents a buyer: who regulates real-estate licensees, whether a written buyer agreement is required by state law or rule, the statute or rule that says so, and whether the state mandates an agency-disclosure form or publishes an approved agreement form.

It is built for broker-owners and transaction coordinators who need the state rule in one place before setting office policy. Read it alongside your brokerage's own forms and your broker of record's guidance — the written-agreement question became a national practice issue in 2024, but the rule that binds you is your state's, and it is the state rule this page cites.

Snapshot date. Rows were last verified 2026-08-15. Laws change; the date is on every page so you can judge freshness for yourself.

Illustrations only — not legal, tax or accounting advice. Verify your own splits, caps and fees against your independent contractor agreements, and verify any disbursement question with your closing agent and your counsel.