If the listing agency is sharing a commission only with a buyer's agent, you must have an agency agreement with your mother. And you must disclose the fact that there is a relationship. Beyond that, why couldn't you act as a buyer's agent for her?

This is topic covered in prelicense class and new agent training classes.  Check with your broker who will be able to advise you on SC laws as they apply to your question.  Good luck, Mom

In Maryland, we have a form disclosing buyer's agent is related to purchaser. 

 acting on behalf of or representing the Buyer/Tenant who is a member of the real estate licensee’s immediate family*;

I'm also licensed in SC and would definitely represent my mother. She is legally treated like every other buyer with the exception that you have to disclose that you are related to the buyer. I do that on the BA AND the Offer as all parties have to know, "Buyer's agent is related to the buyer." 

I always think full disclosures the right way to go. You have the same last names? 

I agree with Sally, ask your broker for both local laws and office policy.

    Yes, and Yes.

It may be required by your State's law.

It is good business practice.

It is good legal CYA.

It is addressed in NAR COE SOP 4-1

I believe Nina Hollander from Charlotte, NC has your answer.

You might not have to in your state. Here in IL you just write it below your name on the contract. 'buyer related to agent'

State laws vary about disclosure.

Check with your broker! 

I would start by asking your Broker as laws vary from one state to another.

This forum comprises members from all over the U.S. and beyond.  This is the type of question only your broker should advise you on based on state law and office policy.  

Follow the rules in your state.

I think you know what to do by now-good luck!

AZ, you must disclose that you have a familial relationship with the principal. Mother father sister brother spouse.

Yes, you can, and you may have to disclose your relationship to your mother. When we sold our home, we disclosed that we were both licensed as agent and broker.  A

This is a great question for your broker to ensure your practice and paperwork are done appropriately for your office and state laws. -Kasey

I don't see why not but there would need to be an agency agreement, and yes, you would have to disclose your relationship with her

State laws vary, but disclosure can't hurt. Check you state licensing law!

IN CA I represented two grandparents and my Dad over the years...we can do so here.

yes-disclose the relationship

No clue since I'm in Florida -  but I don't see why not - check with your broker

George Arteaga Debe Maxwell, CRS who is licensed in SC has your answer.

In Florida, yes. SC? No idea.

Mary Yonkers nailed this one!

I don't know the real estate laws in South Carolina, but in Oregon you can definately represent your mother; you do need to disclose your relationship in your offer.

in my state, MA, we would disclose the relationship and continue to act as an agent...

Looks like Nina Hollander has your answer.  Seems to me that with full disclosure it would not be an issue. 

It all depends on what your SC rules and regs are. In MA we simply disclose the relationship George Arteaga 

In Texas you could.  I don't know your state law.

I would talk to your Broker and brush up on your license law. It may be different in your state than it is for others.

Go to it and make mom proud

In Colorado you can, but language must be in the contract to state you are related to the buyer.

Stat that you are realtion to her.

I don't know how it works out there, but in California you can represent your mom on any property in the MLS, no need for any special contracts.  You just need to disclose that you're related to the buyer.  If buying an REO though, you won't see a dime of commission, because of that relationship.

I never heard any restrictions for any states on that. Not just you can, but you should. Who else will protect her interests better than you? 

You should know the answer to this question.

George Arteaga - to best of my knowledge, yes, you can. As long as you disclose the relationship in this case.

Have you asked your broker? You know that is one reason the broker is there, to guide you.

If you really don't know ask your Broker