AU Australia property term

Appointment to Act

Western Australia

Plain-English definition

A written agreement authorising a WA real estate agent to act for a client and recording the services, fees and expenses agreed.

Why this matters to a foreign buyer

The appointment determines who the agent represents and when payment may be due. Sellers and buyers appointing their own agent should read exclusivity, termination and commission clauses before signing.

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