Michelle Martin - Real Estate Associate
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Whether you're looking to buy your first home, or planning on selling one of your investment properties, Michelle Martin with MaxWell Riverside Realty can help you through the process! Connect with her today!
Servicing:
-Edmonton
-Sherwood Park
-St. Albert
-Spruce Grove
-Stony Plain
-Fort Saskatchewan
-Acheson
-Nisku
-Beaumont
-Leduc
...and more!
What Does a REALTOR® Owe You? Understanding Fiduciary Duty in Edmonton Real Estate
One of the most common things people don't realize is that when you enter an agency relationship with an Edmonton REALTOR®, your conversations are strictly confidential. Once you sign a buyer or seller representation agreement, your REALTOR® owes you legal responsibilities known as fiduciary obligations. Set and regulated by the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) and supported by the Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA), these standards are designed to protect you throughout your transaction.
There are six core duties your representative must follow:
1. Undivided Loyalty: Your needs come above everyone else's, including my own.
2. Confidentiality: Your personal and financial information remains strictly private.
3. Full Disclosure: I am required to share any relevant information or facts that could affect your decisions.
4. Obedience: I must follow your lawful and reasonable instructions.
5. Reasonable Care and Skill: I bring professional competence, market knowledge, and expertise to your transaction.
6. Full Accounting: I account for all money and documents held in trust on your behalf at all times.
Once you choose a REALTOR® to represent you, they take on this duty to act entirely in your best interest.
Why Working with a Dedicated Edmonton REALTOR® Matters
Over the years, real estate agents have sometimes developed a reputation for being self-serving. While a few individuals might fit that description, that says more about the person than the industry as a whole. A dedicated agent should always be out there fighting for what is best for their clients.
I firmly believe that buying or selling a home should be exciting, not overwhelming. Yes, emotions run high and stressful moments happen—after all, this is likely one of the largest financial decisions of your life. But my goal is to make it an experience you look back on with confidence.
We all chose this profession and, as licensed professionals under RECA, we have a strict legal and ethical requirement to uphold these responsibilities.
When a REALTOR® carries out these responsibilities with honesty and integrity, it transforms the entire process for you as a buyer or seller.
Ready to talk real estate? Navigating the Edmonton market doesn't have to be stressful. If you'd like to review RECA’s Consumer Relationship Guide or discuss your buying or selling goals with a dedicated Edmonton REALTOR®, let's connect today!
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