Is your realtor clearly invested in you and your goals? 

Is your realtor competent? 

Does you realtor treat you with respect? 

And when it comes down to it, do you trust your realtor, especially when the stakes are high? 

When you can answer "yes" to each of these questions, the legal contract you sign with your realtor may almost seem unimportant, because you already have everything you need for a great working relationship.