I don't think my agent is doing enough to get my house sold. I have another person in mind who seems more willing. They work for the same broker and I already listed my house for 3 months with my current agent. Can I still change agents?
2006-11-28 03:18:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Absolutely!... You as the homeowner, have the right to hire whichever real estate agent you feel comfortable and who can sell your home! I suggest you read your listing agreement you signed with your agent and cancel the listing agreement.
The real estate market is massive. Just as there are new listings daily... there are also canceled listings...... very normal!!
Good Luck to you!
2006-11-28 03:36:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been There...going through this right now...According to my agent...whom has NOT sold our estate in the year we have been with her...says that our contract states that if we can prove that she has NOT been doing her job by advertising,showings mls.listings...and the rest of what she claims she been up to...then we don't owe her the percentage we agreed on at the beginning of our contract with her.Everytime I talk to her,she claims some different far out story...and anyone who has come through the house to look at it is with a different agent from her office.Most can't afford it.I finally told her not to bother sending couples out here that have no intentions to buy this property.They need pre-approval from a bank first.Why would an agent assume a man and wife that make $35,000/yr could afford a home that is $525,000.????We have reduced our price 3 times!! we are now in the upper to mid 3 hundreds range.I looked at my agents website....she didn't even have it on there!I asked why??? and got the run around...as usual...I want her gone and someone else that really pushes for the sale of this home...Wow this isn't an answer...more of a rant...sorry bout that...good luck with your problem though:)
2006-11-28 11:47:10 · answer #2 · answered by rynn k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but only when the listing agreement expires. Typically they are for 6 months and you can get someone else after expiry. If you list with another agent right now, that agent WILL NOT get paid if a sale happens.......
2006-11-28 12:46:08 · answer #3 · answered by boston857 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can change agents. The first thing to do is to contact your current agent and terminate your contract with them. This should be done as soon as possible and (preferably) in writing. You should also look at your listing contract and be sure you provide notification in the proper format to the agent.
You have to be prepared to pay any penalties for terminating the agreement (they should be spelled out in the contract). And you have to be prepared for the big push from your current agent about "you shouldn't leave me, etc. etc. etc.). And your next agent may have to deal with comments from your current agent.
2006-11-28 11:25:27 · answer #4 · answered by Mike J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you hired your agent then you might have signed a contract. If so, then I advise you to read the terms of that contract. if no contract was signed then you are free to use someone else or sell the house yourself.
2006-11-28 11:23:39 · answer #5 · answered by vmblank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being with the same broker he may decline do to conflict of interest. Check your agreement with who you have. If you can get out of it then go with another broker.
2006-11-28 11:28:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋