the purpose of these agreements is to protect you and your investment. it can protect both parties to formalize the agreement between both of you before the agent represents your interests. if you feel uncomfortable signing with an exclusive buyer agent, you don’t have to sign their agreement. when an agency works solely on behalf of buyers, agents and buyers never have to deal with a conflict of interest. ask if they have a termination of agreement and release form to allow you to get out of the contract.