Do I Have to Sign a Buyer Agreement in Nevada?

If you want a Realtor to tour homes with you in Nevada, yes, you will sign a written buyer agreement first. Since August 17, 2024, NAR's settlement rules require MLS agents to have a written agreement with a buyer before touring a home. And since October 1, 2025, Nevada law says a brokerage agreement must be in writing to count at all.

I'm Ryan Rose | Real Broker, LLC, a Las Vegas buyer's agent. Buyers ask me about this form all the time, so here is what it is, what it must say, and what you can negotiate.

Why Do Buyers Sign Agreements Now?

Two changes happened close together.

The first came from a national settlement involving the National Association of REALTORS. NAR says agents who use the MLS must enter into a written agreement with a buyer before touring a home. That covers in person tours and live virtual tours. A quick chat with an agent at an open house does not require one.

The second is Nevada law. Assembly Bill 258 changed NRS 645.005. It used to define a brokerage agreement as an oral or written contract. Now it must be a written contract. The change applies to agreements made on or after October 1, 2025.

What Must a Buyer Agreement Say?

Under NAR's rules, the agreement must clearly state how much the agent will be paid. It has to be a set amount or rate, like a flat fee or a percent, not something open ended. It must also say the agent cannot collect more than that amount from any source. And it must state that broker fees are fully negotiable and not set by law.

Nevada adds its own rules. If the agreement is exclusive, NRS 645.320 says it must have a definite end date and be signed by both you and the broker. It also cannot make you give notice to cancel after it has already ended. Under NRS 645.300, your agent must give you a copy when you sign, or soon after.

What Can You Negotiate in a Buyer Agreement?

More than most people think. You can talk about:

• The fee. It is negotiable by law, and NAR's rules say so on the form.
• The length. A short term, like one month, lets you test the fit before a longer one.
• The area. You can limit it to certain cities or types of homes.
• What happens with a builder. Ask how the fee works if you buy new construction.

Read it before you sign. If something is unclear, ask for it in plain words. A good agent will explain every line.

Do You Have to Sign Anything to Look at Homes Online?

No. You can browse listings, drive past homes, and walk into an open house without signing. You can also buy without an agent. The agreement comes in when you want an agent to tour homes with you and represent you.

I show every buyer the agreement on our first call, before any tour, so there are no surprises. If you want to walk through one line by line, contact Ryan Rose or call 702-747-5921.

Quick Answers

Can I sign with more than one agent in Nevada?

It depends on whether your agreements are exclusive. Read the terms, and ask each agent before you sign.

Can I cancel a buyer agreement?

The agreement sets the rules for ending it early. Look for the end date and the cancel terms before you sign.

Does the agreement mean I have to pay the agent myself?

Not always. Sellers and builders often still pay. Your agreement explains what happens if they do not.

Is this legal advice?

No. For questions about a specific contract, talk with a Nevada real estate attorney.

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Source: NAR: What the NAR Settlement Means for Home Buyers and Sellers, NRS Chapter 645, Nevada Legislature: Assembly Bill 258 (2025), Nevada Real Estate Group: Nevada Brokerage Agreement Law