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Exclusive Retainer Agreement Broker Representation of Buyer                                    
(Maryland)

This Agreement is made on the ___ day of ______________, _____, between
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_________("Buyer") and HOMEFINDERS.COM, INC.  ("Real Estate
Broker")

In consideration of the services and facilities, the Broker is hereby
granted the right to represent the Buyer in the acquisition of real
property which shall include cooperatives. As used in this Agreement,
"acquisition of real property" shall include any purchase, or an agreement
to do so.

1. TERM: This Agreement commences when signed and terminates on the ____
day of ___________________, _____. If no termination date is specified,
this Agreement shall expire 15 days after date of commencement.

2. BROKER RESPONSIBILITIES: The Agent and Broker agree to:
a) Use professional knowledge and skills to locate and present real 
property which is available for purchase and suitable for
the Buyer's needs;
b) Assist Buyer through the process of property acquisition;
c) If the Broker is not also the Listing broker, represent the interests
of the Buyer in all negotiations and transactions regarding the
acquisition of real property; and d) Have sole duty and responsibility to
give notice of the agency relationship established by this Agreement to
any and all parties-in-interest to the above described transaction who may
be financially affected by the terms and conditions stated herein,
including any listing broker and such corresponding Seller.

3. BUYER RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) To work exclusively with Broker during the term of this Agreement; b)
To furnish Broker with necessary financial and personal information to
reasonably establish Buyer's ability to purchase property; c) That if the
Buyer sees any signs or advertisements for properties being offered for
sale, Buyer will contact Buyer's Agent for information about the
properties and to make arrangements to see those properties; and d) Buyer
shall consult with the Broker before visiting any resale or new home or
contacting any other agents representing sellers to avoid the possibility
of confusion over the agency relationship and misunderstandings about
liability for compensation.

4. BROKER COMPENSATION:
a)  Broker does not charge a retainer fee.
b) Buyer agrees to pay to Broker, in cash at settlement, a fee of  3 %
(Three Percent) of the purchase price, of any real property purchased by
or for the Buyer during the term of this Agreement or within 2 (two)
months after termination of this Agreement as to any property shown to
Buyer during the Term hereof, regardless of who locates the property ,
including the Buyer. c) The brokerage fee shall be earned, due and payable
when a property is located that is owned by a Seller who is ready, willing
and able to sell, or otherwise convey an interest in the property to Buyer
upon terms which are acceptable to Buyer as evidenced by Buyer entering
into the Contract for the acquisition of real property. The Broker agrees
to defer the brokerage fee until the settlement date stated in the
contract with Seller, d) Fee Paid By Seller: Broker is authorized to
receive compensation either as a portion of the commission offered by the
Listing Broker to a Buyer's Broker or paid by the Seller, any such amounts
to be applied toward Buyer's obligation under (b) above. The amount of any
such payment made by Seller or Listing Broker shall be with the Seller's
and Buyer's prior knowledge and consent and shall in no way affect the
obligation of the Broker to act as the sole and exclusive agent and
fiduciary of the Buyer in the transaction.

5. TERMINATION: This Agreement may be terminated by 3 days written notice
by either of the Parties.

6. HONEST DEALING: Buyer understands that the Broker must at all times be
honest in dealings with a Seller and Listing Broker and as a REALTORŪ must
adhere to the Code of Ethics promulgated by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORSŪ. The parties agree not to discriminate against any prospective
Seller because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex,
age, marital status, sexual orientation, presence of children, familial
status, source of income or physical or mental handicaps.

7. DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATIONS:
a) Buyer acknowledges that Broker is being retained solely as a real
estate agent and not as an attorney, tax advisor, lender, appraiser,
surveyor, structural engineer, certified home inspector or other
professional service provider. Buyer has been advised to seek professional
advice for legal, tax and other matters. b) Buyer acknowledges that the
Broker may represent other Sellers who have similar properties for sale
and may represent other buyers who are looking for similar properties as
the well as same property Buyer may seek to purchase. c) Buyer agrees that
Broker may perform ministerial acts for the FOR SALE BY OWNER properties.
A ministerial act is a routine act that does not involve discretion or the
exercise of the Broker's own judgement.

8. AGREEMENT AND RECEIPT: This document and attachments contain the full 
and entire Agreement between Buyer and Broker and supersede any prior or
contemporaneous agreements whether written or oral between the parties.
Each acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Agreement. This Agreement may
not be cancelled or modified except in writing that is signed by the
parties hereto. HOMEFINDERS.COM, INC.

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Buyer Broker (name of real estate firm)                       

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Buyer

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Buyer Agent of the Broker