NEW Buyer Agent rules in Charleston, Commissions

you are a customer

Ordinary (Owner's) Listing Agent

you are a client

Exclusive Selling Buyer's Agent

Can show you all the homes in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service).

Will show you all the homes in the MLS, For Sale By Owner properties, foreclosures, even properties that are not on the market!

Can tell you the price the sellers are asking for homes but cannot suggest an offering price.

Will tell you the price the sellers are asking for homes, calculate the fair market value of the home for you, and assist you in developing an offering price by using comparable sales data.

Can provide "raw" information on comparable homes that have sold in the area. Not allowed to interpret that data for you.

Will provide and interpret information on comparable homes that have sold in the area and help you formulate an offering price and negotiating strategy.

Can convey your offer to the seller or their agent and convey their response back to you.

Will guide you through the entire negotiation process offering advice and information every step of the way!

Can provide you with a "list" of title companies, home inspectors, and other professionals for you to choose from.

Will recommend settlement attorneys, inspectors, and other professional services you will need!

Can tell you some general information about the seller.

Can tell you everything they can find out about the seller and their motivation for selling!

May tell the seller everything they know about you, your financial status, and your motivation for buying, unless otherwise agreed to "in writing."

Will keep any information about you confidential if it would weaken your negotiating position!

"Thinks" in Seller's terms (i.e.: Get the highest price possible for the home)

"Thinks" in Buyer's terms (i.e.: Get the lowest possible price and best terms for the Buyer, not the Seller).

you are a customer Ordinary (Owner's) Listing Agent	you are a client Exclusive Selling Buyer's Agent
Can show you all the homes in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service).	Will show you all the homes in the MLS, For Sale By Owner properties, foreclosures, even properties that are not on the market!
Can tell you the price the sellers are asking for homes but cannot suggest an offering price.	Will tell you the price the sellers are asking for homes, calculate the fair market value of the home for you, and assist you in developing an offering price by using comparable sales data.
Can provide "raw" information on comparable homes that have sold in the area. Not allowed to interpret that data for you.	Will provide and interpret information on comparable homes that have sold in the area and help you formulate an offering price and negotiating strategy.
Can convey your offer to the seller or their agent and convey their response back to you.	Will guide you through the entire negotiation process offering advice and information every step of the way!
Can provide you with a "list" of title companies, home inspectors, and other professionals for you to choose from.	Will recommend settlement attorneys, inspectors, and other professional services you will need!
Can tell you some general information about the seller.	Can tell you everything they can find out about the seller and their motivation for selling!
May tell the seller everything they know about you, your financial status, and your motivation for buying, unless otherwise agreed to "in writing."	Will keep any information about you confidential if it would weaken your negotiating position!
"Thinks" in Seller's terms (i.e.: Get the highest price possible for the home)	"Thinks" in Buyer's terms (i.e.: Get the lowest possible price and best terms for the Buyer, not the Seller).
The Choice is yours.

The NEW Buyer's Agent rules and buyer choices for representation in a real estate transaction in SC? Who pays the commission?