I have three policies that I'd like to review with you.  The first is my Office Policy Regarding Agency (how REALTORS work for people), my website Privacy Policy, and my Terms of Use Agreement.

Policy #1 of 3:  Office Policy Regarding Agency

Indiana Law (IC.25-34.1-10-9.5) provides that I, Steve Freeman, principal broker of CountyRealty.com have an agency relationship with, and am representing, the individual with whom I am working unless: 

1.  there is a written agreement to the contrary, or;    2.  I am assisting the individual in a customer relationship. 

Representing Buyers Buyer Agency

If working in the capacity of a Buyers Agent, I represent the interests of the Buyer when showing the properties listed with another company.  I owe duties of trust, loyalty, confidentiality, accounting, and disclosure to the Buyer.  I must, however, deal honestly with a seller.  All representations made by me are made as an agent of the Buyer.  

Representing Sellers Seller Agency

If working in the capacity of a Sellers Agent, I represent the interests of the Seller  to market and sell the property.  I owe duties of rolex replica watches trust, loyalty, confidentiality, accounting, and disclosure to the Seller.  I must, however, deal honestly with a Buyer and disclose information to the buyer about the property.  All representations made by me about the property are made as the agent of the Seller.  

Seller is advised that the property may be sold with the assistance of other licensees and/or Realtors working as Buyer Agents.  Furthermore, if an Agency relationship exists with the Seller, CountyRealty.coms policy is to cooperate with and compensate Buyer Agents.  Buyer Agents are licensees and/or Realtors  described above who show the property to prospective buyers, but who represent only the interests of Buyers.  Buyer Agents owe duties of trust, loyalty, confidentiality, accounting and disclosure to buyers only.  All representations made by Buyer Agents about the property are not made as the agent of the Seller. 

Representing Buyers and Sellers Simultaneously Limited Agency  

I  may, from time to time personally represent a Seller as a Sellers Agent in the case of a property listed with my brokerage, CountyRealty.com.  If that occurs, then I have agency duties to both Buyer and Seller  which may be different or even adversarial.  If such an Agency relationship arises, this shall be conveyed to all parties prior to showing the property to a potential Buyer.  If Limited Agency arises, then I shall not and cannot disclose the following without the informed consent, in writing, of both Buyer and Seller:

1.  Any material or confidential information, except adverse material facts or risks actually known by me concerning the physical condition of the property and facts required by statute, rule, or regulation to be disclosed that could not be discovered by a reasonable and timely inspection of the property by the parties. (Buyer and / or Seller or their inspectors).

2.  That a Buyer will pay more than the offered purchase price for the property.

3.  That a Seller will accept less than the listed price for the property.

4.  Other terms that would create a contractual advantage for one party over the other.

5.  What motivates a party to buy or sell a property. 

In a limited agency situation, I shall obtain compensation pursuant to a listing contract unless a written Buyers Agency Contract provides for an alternative payment method.  Additionally, in a Limited Agency situation, the parties agree there will be no imputation of knowledge or information between any party and the limited agent or among Licensees/Realtors.  

Acknowledgements

It is acknowledged that Agency Relationships have been explained to the client/customer and that client/customer understands these relationships with respect to real estate transactions.  As proof, you will be required to sign a printed version of this Office Policy when we meet in person for the first time. 

By using this site, you signify that you understand and accept this Office Policy Regarding Agency.  If you do not accept this policy, please do not use this site in any way. Your continued use of the CountyRealty.com site following the posting of changes to these terms will mean you accept those changes, regardless of whether or not you are provided with additional notice of such changes.

At the bottom of this page, please indicate that you have read and understand the CountyRealty.Com Office Policy Regarding Agency. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please email them to me for clarification.  

II.   PRIVACY POLICY  

CountyRealty.Com is committed to your privacy and security, and to providing you the best possible user experience. Your personally identifiable information will never be disclosed to any third party without your consent.

IP Address - Your IP or "Internet Protocol" address and other site usage data is used to gather broad demographic information. This data helps us serve you by allowing us to understand how visitors use our web sites.

Cookies - Our site may use a technology called "cookies," small files stored by your browser to help keep track of your user profile. Our cookies do not collect personally identifiable information, nor do we share them with anyone. We use cookies  to deliver content specific to your needs and interests as well as to track user trends and improve areas of our sites that our users find valuable.

Links to Other Web Sites - Please be aware that when you click on links that take you to third-party web sites, you will be subject to their respective privacy policy. While CountyRealty.com supports the protection of privacy on the Internet, CountyRealty.com cannot be responsible, and will not be held responsible, for the actions of third parties. We encourage you to read the posted privacy statement whenever interacting with any web site.

III.  TERMS OF USE  

By clicking the link "I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Agreement," at the bottom of this page, I agree to make the representations and warranties, and abide by the terms and conditions contained herein, as consideration for access to and use of the services available to me on the CountyRealty.com Virtual Office Website:

1. COUNTYREALTY.COM EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF THE PROPERTY INFORMATION OR ANY LINKS FROM THIS WEBSITE TO THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  I AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL SITE MATERIALS, INCLUDING ANY PROPERTY DATA PROVIDED IS IN "AS IS" CONDITION;

2.  I AGREE THAT COUNTYREALTY.COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ME FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER BY REASON OF MY RELIANCE UPON, OR USE OF THE SITE MATERIALS, INCLUDING ANY PUNITIVE, COMPENSATORY, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, OR FINES OR ASSESSMENTS.

3. I agree to enter into a lawful consumer-broker relationship with CountyRealty.Com.  I further agree  that all data obtained from this Virtual Office Website is intended only for personal, non-commercial use.  I warrant that I do have a bona fide interest in the purchase, sale, or lease of the type of property being offered on this Virtual Office Website.  I shall not copy, redistribute, or retransmit any of the data or information provided.

4.  I acknowledge the MLS's ownership of and the validity of the copyright in the MLS database of listing data.  

YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE

By using this site, you signify your agreement with and acceptance of the above stated Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. If you do not accept this policy, please do not use this site in any way. Your continued use of the CountyRealty.com site following the posting of changes to these terms will mean you accept those changes, regardless of whether or not you are provided with additional notice of such changes.