Yes - quite often it is when I send them the Offer to sign. Most of my clients are referrals or past clients so, I am confident they're loyal to me.

If they are online leads, they get the BA fairly early in the process. It assures we're all on the same page as far as commitment goes!

Yes. It's actually required by our state but most agents never do it.

I always encourage it but a lot of clients refuse to sign. Then I tell them you can sign for a week so you work with me for a week and see whether we both can work together. I learnt my lesson well that I don't want to take just everyone as my clients and I'm sure they feel the same.

Haven't in the past, but that was when buyers were more loyal.  Now, it's on a case by case basis.  The ones I'm working with now are past client referals so no BBA was needed.

I always encourage this within my brokerage. For those agents who use it consistently, being burned one time teaches them the value of the buyer's contract.

Never have, but leaning in that direction 

Once we are in negotiations to buy a home, yes... so I can properly represent them as their agent and not the seller's sub-agent. Before that, not so much. At the end of the day if a buyer decides they don't want to work with you they'll find a way out of the agreements.... and besides, what are you going to do? Hold them hostage? I don't think that makes for good pr.

no.... we are listing agents and the only buyers we deal with are the sellers who buy locally..... they don't need to sign anything...

Absolutely, it is required at our agency

Yes, it's required here

My time is valuable, getting the paperwork done before investing any time with them is essential.

I am closing in on 15 years in the business.  I have never used that agreement. 

It's required in my area...

You need to follow the laws and regulations in your state.

At some point after first or second meeting if we agree to work together.

Not only that - but also a Buyer Broker Agreement - before the showings commence

If you are going to represent the Buyer you are required to in Md

We are transactional.

Yes, absolutely... I've been burned too many times.... After I explain it in detail, the way if should be explained, my buyers don't have a problem signing it.  

That's not a common practice here, but there have been times I regretted not getting one.

Sometimes. It's almost never done here and i'm one of the few agents that does it. But only when I'm investing significant time with a buyer.

Yes, every single buyer, no exception. In AZ, we use a buyer agency, and an (optional) buyer-broker agreement aka an employment agreement (like a listing agreement but for buyers), that I personally have every buyer-client to sign. It establishes not only a procuring cause, but most importantly a buyer commitment. 

rarely before making an offer

Yes, it is actually mandatory in Connecticut, but most of the old timers prefer not to do it; too hard to explain it and it's a bother.

Yes

     The Florida Association of Realtors forms titled, "Exclusive Buyer Brokerage" protect the Realtor and the Realtors' commission.  They do NOT protect the Buyer.   The only protection for a Buyer (short of using a lawyer) is to have a Single Agency Form, pursuant to Florida Statutes.

   Yes, I have them sign a form.

Yes and also get loan pre approval.

Some of the time but always for any showings I do

Donald Kolenda BBA's are mandatory in my State.

This was one of the questions on a renewal exam recently. If you want to collect a commission...procedure must be followed

YES and everyone unless you want to work for free and or risk losing them to another agent who does

Yes....and no.

Depending on:

1. the program they enroll in

2. the loyalty plan they wish to benefit from

Those who will commit to neither are not serious.

Yes

In most cases yes, it really depends on my initial interview.

Yes.

Not a local custom.

No.

If you work as a Buyer's Agent in Colorado, this has to be signed by the buyer.

Always do before they get in the car.

Unless a transactional agency; yes. for Florida.

California yes

Agency disclosure is required in California but I think you may mean a buyer brokerage agreement which I rarely use.  

Close friends and family, no. If it is someone I met at an open house, online leads, etc. then yes in MA. NH it is the law to have one signed.

I ask every buyer I want to work with to sign one and explain the benefits and commitment it gives them.