Can a Real Estate Agent Show Me a Neighborhood?
- Adam Garrett
- Feb 21
- 13 min read
I was recently asked this question by someone considering moving to the area. It may seem like a pretty simple question, but when you factor in legal limitations, some cases of buyers taking advantage of buyer's agents/brokers, and other factors, it can get a bit tricky.
When is this Question the Trickiest Legally Due to Trespassing or Drone Law?
Note on Online Neighborhood Review
Best Practices on Advanced Notice to Agent
Disclosure - I am a Real Estate Agent, Not an Attorney
Drones Are an Excellent Way to See Neighborhoods & Areas When Legal
State Law in Virginia & Buyer Brokerage Agreements
Recent Settlement with National Association of REALTORS® Impact on US Home Tours & Buyer Brokerage Agreements
Buyers Taking Advantage of Buyer's Agents/Brokers & Not Realizing Importance of a Great Buyer's Agent Throughout Transaction
Options to See Neighborhoods as a Tenant &/or Buyer:
See Neighborhood Without Going Into Any Homes
See Neighborhood & Go Into Homes for Sale After Buyer Brokerage Agreement if with a Licensee Impacted by the NAR Settlement
See Neighborhood & Go Into Homes for Sale Without Buyer Brokerage Agreement if with a Licensee Not Impacted by the NAR Settlement & Seemingly Willing to To Do Both Without Anything Signed
See Neighborhood & Go Into Homes for Rent Without Anything Signed
See Neighborhood & Go Into Homes for Rent After Signing Agreement Including Compensation Terms for Agent/Broker
See Neighborhood & Go Into Homes for Rent & Sale After Signing Agreement for Rent & for Sale Including Compensation Terms for Agent/Broker, w up to 100% Rebate Possible via Later Purchase
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