A recent case is making waves in the real estate world: a homebuyer was ordered to pay $24,000  after violating their Exclusive Buyer Representation Agreement . Under the new NAR rules , this agreement isn’t just paperwork it’s a binding contract  that creates a legal relationship between you and the brokerage representing you. And in New York, it’s required before  a buyer tours any  property with an agent or broker. If you’re planning to buy a home, especially in Queens or