No
Is Showami requiring a Buyer Agreement to schedule a showing?
Showami does not require Buyer Agreements.
We do not enforce any regulation or agreement because we are not a real estate brokerage,
regulatory agency or trade association.
There are scenarios within the NAR Settlement Agreement that allow property tours without a buyer agency.
Listing agents who show homes to unrepresented buyers are not required to have a buyer agreement as just one example.
Yes
Can I show a home if another agent represents the buyer?
For NAR Members who have a Buyer Agreement with a client being shown a home,
it is permissible to have another agent show the home on their behalf.
Reference Site (Article 62): https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts/nar-settlement-faqs.
Sometimes
In what situations would it be okay for an agent to state that they do not have a Buyer's Agreement?
If a listing agent represents a seller and an unrepresented buyer wants to view their listing.
That listing agent or an agent acting on the listing agent's behalf may show the property without
a "Buyer's Agreement".
Reference Site (Article 61): https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts/nar-settlement-faqs
Other situations include Open Houses, Rental Showings initiated by a property management
company/landlord, and various tasks like property reports and opening the doors for inspectors
and appraisers. Non-NAR affiliated real estate agents in states where Buyer Agreements are not
required would also not be required to have a Buyer Agreement.
It depends
Do I need to add a Showami clause to my buyer agreement?
It depends on what your buyer agreement states.
Some buyer agreements already have clauses that inform buyers that showings
may from time to time be delegated. Other buyer agreements are vague about showing delegation.
As long as there are no clauses that prohibit showing delegation you should be fine.
Seek advice from your employing broker and/or legal counsel if you are ever in question.