Keller Williams Realty Clarksville
KW Commercial KW Land
Licensed Commercial & Residential Broker

James Church

Your dedicated broker for residential, commercial, and land transactions across Tennessee and Kentucky.

Phone 707.592.2777 Web jameschurch.realtor Office 931.648.8500 Email james.church@kwcommercial.com
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Why Hire Me

Choosing the right broker is not just about finding someone with a license. It is about finding someone who understands your goals, brings unique capabilities, and works exclusively in your corner.

Full-Spectrum Coverage

Whether you are buying a first home, investing in commercial property, or acquiring land, I hold active affiliations with Keller Williams Commercial and Keller Williams Land, giving you access to specialized networks, marketing platforms, and deal flow across all property types in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Advanced Mapping and GIS Analysis

I hold legacy licenses for ArcGIS development, allowing me to create custom geospatial analyses, from topographic and flood-zone overlays to zoning visualizations and demographic heat maps. This means you make decisions based on data, not guesswork.

Technology-Driven Approach

As a licensed Google and Apple mobile developer, I understand technology at a level most brokers do not. I founded and launched Advanced Credit Consulting+, my own application designed to help clients improve their financial standing, because strong credit opens better doors.

Your Dedicated Advocate

When you hire me as your buyer's agent, I work exclusively for you. I am legally and ethically obligated to protect your interests, negotiating the best price, identifying red flags, and guiding you through every step from contract to close.

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Credentials and Qualifications

A practice built on the intersection of real estate expertise, geospatial technology, and software development.

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State Licenses
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KW Divisions
GIS
ArcGIS Legacy
App
Mobile Developer
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What Is a Buyer Agency Agreement?

Understanding the process, the requirements, and how this agreement protects your interests as a buyer.

The Agreement Defined

A Buyer Agency Agreement is a written contract between you, the buyer, and your real estate broker that formalizes the working relationship. It establishes that your broker is legally obligated to represent your interests, not the seller's, throughout the home-buying or property-purchasing process.

What the Agreement Covers

The agreement outlines the scope of services your broker will provide, the geographic area and property types covered, the duration of the agreement, and how your broker will be compensated. It creates a transparent, professional relationship so both parties understand expectations from day one.

Why It Protects You

Without a written agreement, there is no formal obligation for an agent to act in your best interest. A buyer agency agreement ensures your broker owes you fiduciary duties: loyalty, confidentiality, full disclosure, obedience, reasonable care, and accounting. It means your broker is legally in your corner.

Key Elements of a Buyer Agency Agreement

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Why This Matters Now

The 2024 NAR Settlement fundamentally changed how real estate agent compensation works nationwide.

The NAR Settlement — Effective August 17, 2024

In 2024, the National Association of Realtors reached a landmark settlement that changed how real estate agent compensation is structured and disclosed in the United States. Two major practice changes took effect:

What This Means for You as My Client

When we sit down together, I will walk you through the buyer agency agreement in plain language. We will discuss compensation openly, agree on terms that work for your situation, and make sure you feel confident before signing anything.

My goal is for you to understand every line, with no surprises and no pressure. In many transactions, I can still negotiate for the seller to cover some or all of the buyer's agent compensation as part of your offer, so this cost may not come out of your pocket. We will explore every option available to you.

Ready to Work Together?

Whether you are buying your first home, expanding a commercial portfolio, or acquiring land in Tennessee or Kentucky, I am here to guide you every step of the way.

Contact James Church 707.592.2777