I’d like to be protected if it takes longer than 60 days to sell a spec.

I use a channel manager (OR) and it has damage protection built in.

Include an exit strategy, tax planning, and insurance to protect both parties.

They care about making money and protecting their asset.

The changes ensure both buyers and agents are protected, but also the sellers.Compensation: Buyer agent compensation has always been negotiable, but the recent updates encourage even more flexibility.

It's been a frustrating experience, but I knew it was necessary to protect the property and move forward.Amid those challenges, I also started a kitchen renovation in my unit.

Just trying to get as educated as possible before making any decisions, and setting up my asset protection accordingly. 

I agree with complications of ownership when it comes to Land Trust, and it also does nothing for asset protection. 

The best buyers agents provide insight to the market, negotiate to get a better deal, provides clarity to the transaction, steadies the nerves of buyers (first time home buyers for example), identifies problems with the property, introduces a whole cast of players to get the deal done etc.

As others have mentioned they will be putting a lot of time and effort into this so it is important to have an agreement that protects them as well and allows them to do their job.