What happens if an exclusive buyer representation agreement is missing a legal description of the property?

In the context of an exclusive buyer representation agreement, if a legal description of the property is missing, the agreement can still be considered valid. The key principle here is that while a legal description is important for clarity and specificity regarding the property in question, it is not an essential requirement for the validity of the agreement itself.

The agreement functions to establish the relationship between the buyer and the broker, outlining the rights and responsibilities. Even without a legal description, the buyer's intent to engage the broker's services is still enforceable, and the broker's obligation to represent the buyer remains intact. It’s common for agreements to have provisions that allow for the inclusion of further details, such as the legal description, at a later date without invalidating the entire contract.

This means that the agreement does not have to be void or unenforceable simply because of the absence of a legal description. Instead, the overall agreement stands, and specific details can be filled in later.