Buyer Agency Agreement Template for South Africa

1. Dual Agency: Required when the agent may potentially represent both buyer and seller, outlining how conflicts will be managed

2. International Buyers: Include for non-resident buyers, addressing specific requirements and restrictions for foreign property ownership

3. Mortgage Contingency: Include when the buyer requires financing, outlining the agent's role in the mortgage process

4. Property Management: Optional section for cases where the agent will provide property management services post-purchase

5. Digital Communications: Specific provisions for electronic communications and virtual property viewings

6. FICA Compliance: Detailed section on Financial Intelligence Centre Act compliance requirements for high-value transactions

1. Schedule A - Property Requirements: Detailed specification of the buyer's property requirements, preferences, and search criteria

2. Schedule B - Commission Structure: Detailed breakdown of commission calculations, payment terms, and examples

3. Schedule C - Excluded Properties: List of properties already viewed or excluded from the agreement

4. Appendix 1 - Required Documentation: Checklist of documents required from the buyer for FICA compliance and property transactions

5. Appendix 2 - Agency Disclosure: Standard form disclosures required under South African real estate regulations

6. Appendix 3 - Service Level Agreement: Detailed breakdown of specific services and response times promised by the agent