What is the primary responsibility of a special agent in real estate?

The primary responsibility of a special agent in real estate revolves around acting on behalf of the client for a specific task. This role is typically established through a special agency agreement, which grants the agent the authority to perform a particular duty, such as negotiating a sale or securing a lease for a property.

In this context, the special agent has limited authority and is restricted to the specific interests of the client related to that task. This is different from a general agent, who has broader powers to act on behalf of the principal in various matters. The focused nature of the special agent’s responsibilities ensures that they can efficiently represent the client's needs in specific transactions or scenarios, while being accountable for executing the client's directives related to that unique assignment.

For instance, if a client hires a special agent to sell their home, the agent's duties will be specifically tied to facilitating that sale, rather than managing multiple transactions or broader marketing efforts that might fall under the purview of general agents or brokers.