Should I find a new realtor?

Question

We are trying to sell our house, has been on the market since the middle of July. It is listed on the MLS, and realtors personal website with photos that he took. The description isn't the best, suchs as "House shows well." It was listed on realtor.com with no picture and it took several phone calls, emails and US finally contacting realtor.com for him to finally put the picture of our house on realtor.com. We had to request a newspaper ad (which he hasn't done yet), open house, literature box to put the color ads in that we made and paid for. He takes his time and is not aggressively selling our home. He tells us it's not a good time to sell, yet he just now listed a house that he owns 2 streets down. He only emails and sends paperwork in the mail. Not personable at all, all for a 7% commision. We have had nothing but great feedback of the house, it's the location across from a apartment complex that is negative. We really would like to move out of state by winter

Our contract says nothing about firing, leaving etc. I'm not going to pay someone who is NOT doing their job. We have discussed our frustrations with him, and he keeps saying "well the market is soft..." All I'm asking for is that he try to sell my house. He told us the house will sell itself. He pretty much has done the bare minimum.

Oh yeah, we are in Columbus, Ohio

Answer 1

if you do decide to get a new realtor, this directory is really helpful. just go to http://www.idxbroker.com/news/256_IDX,_Inc._Introduces.php
and click on your state. good luck ;)

Answer 2

Wanting to fire a tired and lazy agent/ Realtor.. Easy, contact their managing broker via registered mail or in person indicating that you want to terminate the listing contract ASAP AND TODAY period!! You as a home owner are under no obligation to sell your home under any circumstance. You may also want to get it in writing from them to state that if and when and who ever you list your home with, you will not be liable for their or any fees or commissions of sold within the end listing time frame which is stated on all listing contracts, unless the have procured a qualified buyer. Sometimes its 30 to 90 days after the listing expires or the contract is canceled. If you are truly unhappy with the performance you may also file complaint in writing to the Board of Realtors in your state or with the Department of State to express your concerns and experience with that Realtor, especially if the has been a breach in the contract or ethics. There is also a web site which you can visit that may help you understand what to look for in a Realtor. http://www.realtors.org/ . or give them a call with any questions at 1-800-874-6500


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Answer 3

You really need to reread your contract, once your time with this agent has run out as long as there is nothing in the contract that keeps you from hiring a different agent I would list with someone else for sure.
I suggest taking the list you wrote here with you when you hire a new realtor. Tell him/her right up front what you expect of them, get everything in writting. Had your current contract stated that your realtor would
return your phone calls, do an open house, post a picture on realtor.com, etc then you could fire him and hire someone else.
Always make sure any contract you sign benefits YOU.
Good luck selling your home.

Answer 4

I am A realtor in PA and if I had a salesperson treating me that way I would deffinatly get rid of him thats just an insult things you need to look for in your contract are: 1. when is your contract is up for him 2. there should be some kind of clause in your state that you should look into if you will be still liable to pay him commission if you break your contract. and also when the contract is up how long you need to wait b4 signing with another agent until you are free and clear on paying him a commission talk to an attorney if you can even if you have a freind in the legal world good luck if ya want e-mail me [e-mail] Lori

Answer 5

He sounds like he has too much on his plate. This often happens with real estate agents who take on too many houses at one time. It sounds like your house has been on the market for almost 3 months. The housing market is slow right now. But for a 7% commission he should be catering to your needs. I can't say that you need a new agent and I don't know about the legal aspects since you probably signed a contract with him. But if you find the buyer yourself and they are willing to pay the max amount you are asking for your house then the contract is null and void. I do know that much.

Good Luck!

Answer 6

Im a REALTOR in Texas. If your not comfortable and no happy with this realtor terminate the listing. All that stuff that you had to pay for we do standard. We advertise in the local newspaper, and our company has its own real estate book. We have 13 websites that our listing go on. If you would like I can refer your name to another REALTOR. Where are you wanting to move to. Let me know. My email is [e-mail]

Answer 7

If your realtor is not providing the services you expect, then meet face to face and discuss it. If he/she is not responsive then talk to his managing broker or the owner of the agency and ask for another realtor. You signed a listing contract and you need to review the terms and conditions. If you signed for 6 months and are really unhappy, then him may let you out. If he doesn't want to and the broker/owner won't intervene, then you may have to wait it out. Most realtors don't want unhappy clients because so much of there business is referral driven.
//Rick
http://paccrestinspections.com/

Answer 8

No, Realtors do no longer. sellers ought to exhibit issues the regulation states they do. A sewer backup probable no longer one among those issues. You had the belongings inspected, certain? No damage develop into stumbled on, certain? Then what's there to exhibit? situation develop into resolved. you do not even understand if there develop into any damage.

Answer 9

Check your contract with the Realtor. Some limit your options as far as firing him within a certain time period. Where are you located?

Answer 10

Unfortunately, you signed a contract with this real estate agent. Read your contract and check to see if you even can fire him. Then I would interview the next one a little bit more and do some research first.

Answer 11

Your listing contract very likely provides for you to terminate the agreement with notice. Give it! And take that 7% (WOW!) commission offer to someone who will work for it.

I wish I could help you myself.