Exclusive Transaction Broker Agreement – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Updated: Nov 9, 2026

The Exclusive Transaction Broker Agreement is a critical document that outlines the relationship between a buyer and a transaction broker, detailing the exclusive rights given to the broker to assist in the purchase, exchange, or option to purchase real estate properties. It specifies the terms of compensation for the broker, and importantly, establishes that the broker does not act as an agent of the buyer, thus not holding a fiduciary capacity. By establishing these parameters, the agreement clarifies the professional relationship and expectations between the parties involved. To ensure a clear understanding and proper execution of this agreement, one may consider consulting legal advice or click the button below to fill out the form.

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Exclusive Transaction Broker Agreement PDF Details

In navigating the complexities of real estate transactions, the Exclusive Transaction Broker Agreement becomes a pivotal document for buyers looking to secure their dream properties with the assistance of a broker who is not acting as their agent. At the heart of this agreement is the understanding that the transaction broker's role is not to advocate for the buyer's interests in the traditional sense of an agent, but rather to facilitate the transaction itself. Buyers grant the broker the exclusive right to locate and assist in the purchase of property under conditions that are acceptable to them, emphasizing a collaborative rather than fiduciary relationship. Compensation for the broker's services, outlined clearly in the agreement, can come from various sources, including the seller or a cooperating broker, ensuring flexibility in financial arrangements. Notably, the agreement delves into specifics such as the type and location of the property sought by the buyer, alongside the duration of the agreement and the obligations of the parties involved. Moreover, it addresses the potential for the broker to assist other buyers interested in the same properties, underscoring the non-exclusive nature of the broker's commitment to any single buyer's goals. This contractual arrangement allows for a tailored approach to property acquisition, where the broker's expertise in facilitating transactions meets the buyer's unique needs and preferences without the constraints of a traditional agent-client relationship.

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How to Fill Out Exclusive Transaction Broker Agreement

Exclusive Transaction Broker Agreement at a glance

What it is: Exclusive Transaction Broker Agreement: Buyer gives Broker the exclusive right to locate and/or assist in the purchase, exchange or option to purchase property at a price and with terms acceptable to Buyer.

Who signs: Each buyer signs on a Buyer line and writes the Date. Enter the Address (City, State, Zip); the licensee and the broker sign, each with the Date.

A filled-in Exclusive Transaction Broker Agreement example: two buyers sign with one broker

Exclusive Transaction Broker Agreement example filled out, example: two buyers sign with one broker — Sam and Pat Sample sign this Exclusive Transaction Broker Agreement. They agree to pay the broker 3 percent of the selling price. The picture shows the filled form, and none of its entries is real. The compensation is a percent, so the dollar box of The amount of compensation stays empty. The agreement runs from January 4, 2027, 9:00 a.m. to July 4, 2027, 5:00 p.m., and the 30 days after it cover a property the broker showed them. Both buyers, the licensee and the broker sign on January 4, 2027. Nothing goes in This agreement is extended to because the agreement is not extended.

How to fill out Exclusive Transaction Broker Agreement, box by box

The amount of compensation

Buyer agrees to compensate Transaction Broker: enter THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION SHALL BE $ or the percent of the selling price plus appropriate sales/service tax, which may be satisfied in whole or in part by payments from a cooperating Broker or Seller.

Days after the end of this Agreement

Buyer will work exclusively with Broker for the Purchase of property. Buyer will compensate Broker as outlined in paragraph two (2) if Buyer purchases property or defaults on an agreement to Purchase during the period of this contract. Buyer will compensate Broker as outlined in paragraph two (2) if Buyer purchases a property within the days you enter after the end of this Agreement which Broker has shown to Buyer during the term of this agreement unless Buyer enters into an Exclusive Agreement with another broker.

Description of property desired

Description of property desired: write the Type of property, the General location and the Price range.

This agreement shall begin

This agreement shall begin on the date you enter with its a.m./p.m., and shall continue until the earlier of the second date you enter with its a.m./p.m., or completion of the acquisition of the property. However, if a purchase agreement is entered into by Buyers during the term of this agreement, the termination thereof shall extend to and include the date of closing under said purchase agreement as to the purchased property only.

Buyer and Date

Each buyer signs on a Buyer line and writes the Date.

Address, Licensee and Broker

Enter the Address (City, State, Zip); the licensee and the broker sign, each with the Date.

This agreement is extended to

If the agreement is extended, fill in the This agreement is extended to line; each buyer signs a Buyer line with the Date, and the Broker line is signed by the Licensee with the Date.

More rules for Exclusive Transaction Broker Agreement

This is a legally binding contract. If you do not understand it, seek legal advice.

This is a non-agency agreement.

Buyer agrees that Broker is not an agent of the Buyer and the Broker is not acting in a fiduciary capacity. Buyer agrees that Broker is not an advocate for the interests of any parties to this agreement. Buyer and Broker agree that Broker will assist Buyer as a transaction broker as outlined in the Real Estate Relationships Disclosure Form and the Real Estate Consumer Guide.

Buyer acknowledges and consents that Broker may represent and/or assist other buyers who may have an interest in presenting purchase agreements on any given property for sale by a Seller.

Sources

[1] Exclusive Transaction Broker Agreement (SDREC/TRANS/EXCLUBUY/7-99), South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (the Official source link on this page).