What you're describing is common, and your instinct to pause before signing is a reasonable one.
An exclusivity agreement (also called a buyer representation agreement) means you commit to working with one agent for a set period. She earns a commission if you buy through her, even if you found the deal yourself. Six months is on the longer end. Three months is more typical for a first agreement with someone you haven't transacted with before.
The one-sided part you've identified is real. Most of these agreements spell out what you owe her but say little about what she owes you. That is worth addressing before you sign, and you can ask for it in the same document or in a short written addendum. Specifically, you can ask her to put in writing: how frequently she'll send you deals, which markets or property types she focuses on, and what she considers a qualifying deal for your criteria. None of that is unusual to request. An investor-friendly agent who works with repeat clients regularly should expect to define the relationship.
A few things I'd confirm before signing anything: whether Ohio requires buyer representation agreements at all (rules vary by state, so check with a local real estate attorney on that one), and whether the agreement has an early termination clause if she doesn't perform.
One thing worth knowing: the NAR settlement that took effect in 2024 requires agents to have a signed buyer representation agreement before showing homes. So her asking for one is now standard practice. The issue is the terms, not the request itself.
The strategy guide for investor-friendly agents covers what a good agent-investor relationship looks like, and it's worth a read in the Guide tab if you haven't looked at it.
What does the agreement say about termination? That clause often tells you more about how the relationship will actually work than anything else in the document.
