Buyer Representation in the Berkshires

Understanding buyer agency — and how we work on your behalf.

Your Buyer Representation Agreement (Required)

Recent national and local real estate regulations now require buyers to have a signed Buyer Representation Agreement before touring homes or receiving detailed property information.


This agreement does not obligate you to purchase a home. It establishes a professional relationship — one where you have a dedicated advocate, a clearly defined scope of representation, and full transparency around how we work together on your behalf.


Agreements can be structured by property, location, or time period, allowing your representation to align with how and when you want to search.

Buyer Agency Agreement Options

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Exclusive Buyer Representation
This is the most common form of buyer representation and is designed to support a thoughtful, ongoing home search. It allows us to work closely together over a defined period of time, with the understanding that either party may cancel the agreement at any time. It applies only to properties we explore together.
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Unrepresented Buyer
Choosing to view a property without a buyer’s agent means you are considered an unrepresented buyer. In this scenario, no guidance can be provided on pricing, value, negotiation, or condition. Massachusetts is a non-disclosure state, which makes skilled buyer representation especially important.
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Short-Term Buyer Representation (“The Dating Form”)
This option allows us to represent you for a specific property and defined period of time. It’s often used when you’d like to explore working together before committing to a longer-term agreement.

Does having a buyer’s agent cost me money?

In most Berkshire transactions, home sellers continue to offer buyer agency compensation as part of the sale. If we encounter a listing that does not include buyer agency compensation, we raise it immediately and walk through the options together — clearly and well before any decisions are required.

How We Represent You

Birch agents bring deep local knowledge, strong market perspective, and a shared commitment to rigorous preparation and clear communication. Every agent is held to the same standard: attentive service, informed advice, and smart, satisfying negotiations.

Let’s Go Shopping.

We begin with a focused conversation about your goals, priorities, and how this purchase fits into the larger picture of your life. Mortgage pre-approval or proof of funds is addressed early, as desirable homes can move quickly and offers are often presented after one showing.
As we explore homes, we provide context and perspective — helping you understand value, tradeoffs, and opportunity. When it’s time to move forward, we guide strategy, negotiation, inspections, and closing with care and intention.

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This Isn’t Goodbye!

Our work together doesn’t end at the closing table. We truly enjoy being a resource in the Berkshires — from swimming ponds and ski tickets to trusted contractors, local logistics, and everyday recommendations.

Knowing you’re happily settled here — and staying connected in meaningful ways — is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

 

Testimonials

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  • We love Selina and her excellent team. She knows her stuff, vast client base, multichannel marketing of properties and understands the Berkshires extremely well. We got over asking after only one weekend of showings. Highly recommend her and Birch Properties!
    — McCaela S.
  • Selina Lamb did a terrific job showing us the property, describing every unusual detail, and going out of her way to answer all our questions. She's a real pro, and it was a pleasure working with her. She communicated with us on an ongoing basis and intervened when we had pre and post-sale questions for the owner.
    — LAURA D.
  • Selina is great to work with! Highly recommended!
    — DAN H.
  • Selina is a delight to work with and works harder than anyone in the business. I've been on both sides of a negotiation with her and I can say with confidence that you definitely want her on your side. I cannot recommend her enough!
    — JOSEPH S.
  • Selina Lamb and Birch Properties are the go-to realtors in Berkshire County, MA. I have been a residential seller multiple times and a commercial buyer and seller even more and I can say, hands down, that Selina is the smartest, most capable realtor with whom I have ever worked. Selina knows the Berkshire County market like few others and has superb analytical, business, sales, and interpersonal skills. Selina helped my family sell a home in the Berkshires from an estate and Selina made the sale of our home and contents as seamless and effortless as one could imagine. Selina made a strong financial case for staging our home and connected us to a won...
    — MICHAEL S.
  • Selina was so incredibly helpful in finding our new home in South Egremont. My husband and I didn't have a lot of knowledge (well, no knowledge) of the Berkshires, and Selina very patiently spent hours with us showing us around, educating us about the area, and helping us work through the pros and cons of various homes. She did it all in a kind, calm, judgment-free way without once pressuring us. Additionally, Selina would meet with us on FaceTime in the evenings or weekends and even went so far as to do a virtual walk-through with us when we couldn't make it to the Berkshires because of our work commitments. Not only did she help with the sales pro...
    — ANDREA W.
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Contact Details

Birch Properties

Phone

(413) 613-4363

Email

[email protected]

Address

48 Main STREET Lenox, MA 01240

Selina Lamb |  License #9529248

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