A new rule in Washington state requires real estate agents and our buyer clients to sign a buyer representation agreement. Here's why and how it works.1, 2024, the state of Washington will require real estate agents to enter into broker services agreements with both buyers and sellers. Washington just enacted a new law that requires home buyers to sign an agency agreement with their real estate agent as soon as they start working together. The usual form between buyer and Realtor is a Buyers Representation Agreement (however any written agreement to show a property will suffice. This pamphlet provides general information about real estate brokerage and summarizes the laws related to real estate brokerage relationships. It is a written agreement in which the seller agrees to pay a commission to the Realtor connected to the buyer. This resource provides information about what provisions must be included in the written agreement pursuant to the NAR settlement as well as other provisions. An open listing is a nonexclusive contract. This type of listing gives the seller or buyer the right to engage any number of brokers as agents.