Can an Agent met at an Open House help a Buyer write a contract to buy that house?
Yes, but most agents who hold an open house are either the Listing Agent for that property or work for the Listing Agent. In such an instance, the agent met at an open house has a fiduciary obligation to the Seller of the property. While he/she is obligated by law to treat all Buyers fairly, the interests that agent will be looking out for are the Seller s not the Buyer s. This is one of the reasons why most Buyers work with their own Buyer s Agent.
