i had the list agent show me the house and im thinking about making an offer. but the list agent is not happy with me because im thinking about getting my own agent. so what should i do? ignore her and get my own agent or just let her to be my agent and do dual agency?
2006-10-25 14:07:57 · 16 answers · asked by zean c 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
i havent signed any contract and i heard dual agency is bad
2006-10-25 14:13:45 · update #1
ignore her
2006-10-25 14:09:28 · answer #1 · answered by Eeyore398 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get your own Realtor and start looking at houses. IF this one ends up still available and still the one you want, then have YOUR Realtor take you through it, and write an offer. The listing agent won't be happy, but you will be represented.
In Texas, when the Realtor sells their own listing, they may represent the seller only and assist the buyer with paperwork, or work as an intermediary, and assist both and carry out their instructions. Either way, it must be disclosed up front, and if the intermediary relationship is used, there's even an extra addendum to the contract.
2006-10-25 17:47:25 · answer #2 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you had the listing agent show you the house- then she has done the work and should get the commission- why bring in yet another person to dilute the commission. Believe it or not, real estate agents work very hard and she may need this sale to pay her bills. Agents work on commission and every little bit helps. It would be the right thing to give the money to the agent who showed the property. In this case, the listing agent.
2006-10-25 14:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by Trip S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First Off.. If you change listing agents to one you have picked ..the Org listing agent loses part of her comm (money she makes on the sale of her own listing) so I would guess that is why she is not happy. You have the right to pick any agent you want from any company, and if she is not happy then who know what else she not going to be happy about. Get one that works with you not against.
2006-10-25 14:22:48 · answer #4 · answered by wiccanwarrior2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would hire a lawyer instead. The lawyer can look over *all* legal papers and offers and be at the signing to prevent anyone from pulling a fast one on you. I have felt ripped off by every agent that I have dealt with, and the lesson is that agents work for themselves first, the seller second, and try to (in my opinion) rip off everyone. Hire a lawyer to read your papers and attend the settlement. It is worth the money.
2006-10-25 14:14:41 · answer #5 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have your own agent. The listing agent is working on the sellers behalf and you need someone on your behalf. Also, you should retain an attorney to cover all legal aspects of the contract.
2006-10-25 17:25:56 · answer #6 · answered by tianaramal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's wrong with the agent that listed the home?
If you want to get your own agent, get one, but let them do the damned work of finding what you want. Otherwise you're just GIVING them your money for nothing...and the chicks for free...
2006-10-25 14:10:48 · answer #7 · answered by berecca 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is in your best interest to get an agent of your own to do the dickering and searching for you. this way your not going to be persuaded by someone who just wants to move thier own listings, and you will get a better service for it. It forces a trust issue. You need to protect yourself within this investment.
2006-10-25 14:14:37 · answer #8 · answered by Buttercup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Negative on the dual agency. Even though they say that they will remain neutral you want someone who is gooing to be on your side. hire your own agent and if your in Connecticut contact me.
2006-10-25 15:04:33 · answer #9 · answered by mikeyc06010 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your own agent. It is better to have an agent representing only you, not you & the seller. That's all bad!
2006-10-25 14:10:22 · answer #10 · answered by SJ_Girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unless u signed a contract, do whatever u want- it's ur $! ur the one buying the house!
2006-10-25 14:17:17 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋