Understanding Real Estate Roles & Legal Responsibilities
Clear guidance on license types, broker duties, representation, and agreements.
About the American Homes Realestate
We are a real estate information platform dedicated to helping buyers, sellers, tenants, and professionals understand the roles, responsibilities, and legal framework of real estate transactions.
Broker
A broker is licensed to operate independently and may own or manage a real estate brokerage.
Sales Agent
A sales agent is licensed to represent buyers and sellers but must work under the supervision of a licensed broker. Agents cannot operate independently.
Legal Responsibilities
Fiduciary Duty
Act in the client’s best interest
Disclosure
Reveal all material facts
Confidentiality
Protect client information
Accounting
Proper handling of funds
Why Written Agreements Matter
We are a real estate information platform dedicated to helping buyers, sellers, tenants, and professionals understand the roles, responsibilities, and legal framework of real estate transactions.
- Clearly define roles and responsibilities
- Protect all parties legally
- Establish compensation terms
- Reduce disputes and misunderstandings
- Required by law in many transactions
Why Written Agreements Matter
Our information is designed to promote ethical practices, legal compliance, and informed decision-making in real estate transactions.
Representation Roles
We are a real estate information platform dedicated to helping buyers, sellers, tenants, and professionals understand the roles, responsibilities, and legal framework of real estate transactions.
🏠 Seller’s Agent
Represents the property owner and works to obtain the best price and terms for the seller.
🏢 Buyer / Tenant Agent
Represents the buyer or tenant and negotiates in their best interest
🔄 Intermediary
The broker represents both parties in the same transaction, remaining neutral and fair.
🔗 Subagent
Works with a buyer but legally represents the seller through the listing broker.