Which realtor to contact?

Question

I saw a house on Realtor.com I really like, but I have some questions that could completely change whether I am interested in the house at all.

If I contact the listing agent about any questions I have, would I be stuck using them if I decided to actually purchase the property?

I ran into a similar problem last time I bought a house. A real slimeball realtor showed me a house I really loved, and I was stuck using him to represent me when I bought it because he was the one who’d showed me the house and was entitled to part of the commission.

I feel a bit weird just calling up random realtors to show me a house that I might not even be interested in when I see the inside, or find out what the sellers are and aren’t willing to fix. I can see from the outside that the roof is in need of repair, and there’s an old pool in one of the photos. It could be a major money pit so I’m proceeding with caution.

Answer 1

Find an agent to use as a buyers agent. Then you only need to cultivate a relationship with 1 realtor.

I had a similar experience with a realtor I disliked. It made me cringe to know that she was getting my commision.

Answer 2

You can use any Realtor you want. Now, "respectivaly" if an agent takes their time to show you the property then they should earn your business due to the fact the took time out to invest in you. Here is the part where you can see the house. If you do not have an agent then don't worry about it. You do not need an agent at all to at any point. You can buy the house as a private party. The seller puts up 6PTS that's 6% comission to the agent or agents that will be involved. The selling agent gets 3% and if that agent captures your business then he gets the other 3%. Think about it. If the house cost 500K then 1PT is 1% which is 5,000. Three points is $15,000 and six points is, you guessed it, $30,000. Back to your part as a private party. Call the listing agent an tell them you want to see the house. They will ask you if you have an agent to see if they can capture you. Tell them now and you are not sure if you want the house but you are interested. If they tell you, you need agent to see the house they are lying. It is their job to show the home to any interested party regarless whether they have an agent or not. If you feel bad about making them do their job then think about the commision they will get no matter if you buy it or someone else and also leave you feeling toward the agent at home. Once you like the property then find an agent you like if you want to and have them help you make an offer. P.S. making a private party offer is not difficult at all and the seller will gladly do that because they will save tons of money but remember the sellers Real Estate agent will try thier best to make the most money.

I am a Real Estate Agent for 7 years now so I am not just talking out of my butt!!!

Answer 3

Hello,

I would recommend getting a Buyer Real estate agent. He is responsible to keep your best interest in the transaction. And the Buyer agent is usually paid by the seller of the house you decide to buy. And they can normally show you any house you see on realtor.com. If you call the listing agent, they are normally working for the seller.

Try to ask people that you know if they can recommend someone they have used in the past.

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Answer 4

Talk to your friends, family memebers, trusted people, etc. ask them for the name of a realtor that youcan trust who isnt a "slimeball" then they can request the showing.

Another way around this would be keep an eye on it and if the realtor puts on an open house you could walk through with no obligation. Unfortunately wethere or not you like the listing agent they will be involved in the sale on 1 end or the other.

Answer 5

You are not obligated to use any of these realtors. You should find a good buyer's agent to represent you. They are hired to represent you and won't cost you a dime. They will help run comps in the area to show you what the price ranges are in the area. You should first get a good buyer's agent and attorney before making an offer. As far as structural components you should definitely get an inspector to check out the place. As far the selling agents I wouldn't use touch them with a ten foot pole; they are in the best interest of the seller and will do everything possible to help them out.

Answer 6

There are some great answers here. Ofcource you should ask you friends, family and coworkers if they have someone they know and trust. Have a consultation with them. If they just want to stick you in the car and go they are more likely than not -the wrong person.

Here is the big one. Call the listing agent!
You are not required to use his services just because he showed you the home.
His is bound by his fiduciary duty to show you the home as long as he feels you are a qualified buyer.

Step #1 Meet with a loan consultant and get qualified!

Answer 7

Before looking at any house, contact several real estate agents and let them know you are a serious buyer that is in the process of interviewing agents in order to choose one with which to establish a long term working relationship. Make them tell you why they should be the agent you choose. Then be loyal to them. Ask questions about agency and representation. How do they see their responsibilities to you as their client?
Good luck

Answer 8

You should find you a Realtor first...Build a rapport with them..They can get an idea of what you are looking for, help you get pre-qualified and tell you about new listings as soon as they hit the market..They can show you ANY house and they will represent you in the purchase of the home...In my opinion if you find the "right" Realtor finding the "right" house will be easy! :-) Buying a house should be FUN!!

Answer 9

She needs to e mail you the listings if no longer something extra - shop on her. shop asserting which you're her client and he or she needs that can assist you. have you ever signed any place of work work yet? If no longer, I propose shifting to a clean realtor - one which will certainly paintings for you. in my view i think that your calls for are properly interior the constraints of what's perfect. She's getting money from in spite of residing house you purchase. additionally be care that she does not push you into properties that are only bought by potential of her business enterprise - some agencies will furnish realtors extra incentives to get their clientele to purcahse properties indexed by potential of an identical business enterprise. So in case you're with Remax (i think they try this), she'll basically only teach you properties indexed with Remax.