Also can we visit the same home with different agents,If so, How does this work,How many houses do most of the ppl visit before finalising one.
2007-02-16 05:21:43 · 6 answers · asked by MJ 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
If you are a buyer, it's rude to have multiple buyers agents. You should let each and every agent know that you are working with other agents.
If they don't agree, you could end up owing commission to multiple agents. Just because you make a buy without an agent doesn't mean the agent won't come after you for the money.
So, if you've be honest up-front, it's easy when you've decided on one. Just call up the non-selected agents and say "As you know, I've been working with 4 agents. I've finally decided to go with Sally Smith. I really appreciate the help you've given me. If I have any real estate needs, I'll think of you."
"Can we visit the same home with different agents."
As long as you've heeded the above advise, yes. You can visit a house as many times as you want, subject to the listing. You just ask each agent to follow the instructions on the listing to let you see the house.
"How many houses..."
Some people buy the first house they see. Others will look at dozens. Some will bid and lose out of 3, 4, 6, or more houses.
It all depends on the market, how urgent things are for you, if you have unusual needs, etc.
2007-02-16 05:29:26 · answer #1 · answered by Jay 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Don't make an agent put in their valuable time with you if you aren't planning on buying through them. I would recommend that you set up an interview with the ones you are considering and just pick one. Believe me, the ones you don't choose will much prefer finding out you plan to use someone else right away to learning that after they've given up a couple of their weekends for you. While theoretically you CAN visit the same home with different agents, what's the point in that? It's the same house no matter who is showing it to you. Be honest with your agents and don't drag all of them around town before you choose, they are working on commission and it's really not fair to use up their time & gas money if you're going to buy through someone else.
As for # of homes, I'm working with one buyer who wanted the first home she saw (after looking online for several months) and another couple I showed 26 homes over two months before they made an offer. It really depends on how picky you are, whether you have any hard-to-find criteria, and whether you need to move soon or are able to wait until you find just the right place. Stats say about 6, but from experience I'd say more like 10.
2007-02-17 02:02:44 · answer #2 · answered by Hamlette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is pointless to work with multiple agents, because they will show the same houses (they get from the MLS) until you find the right one. You can go with the same agent to the same house as many times as you like. Don't waste these people's time, be honest. People usually see 5or 6 houses before they decide.
2007-02-16 13:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by k a 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have signed an exclusive contract with one agent (which most buyers don't), you are free to work with as many agents as you wish. Many buyers do this because a lot of agents have a tendency to show you mostly houses they have listed themselves (more commission). You should disclose to them what houses you have already been to with other agents. When you decide what house you are going to buy, chose the agent you are most comfortable with for closing the deal. If the house was shown to you by another agent, your final agent may need to know who showed it to you first.
2007-02-16 13:32:51 · answer #4 · answered by Brian G 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can see the same home with different realtors if it is an MLS listing (Multiple listing with multiple realty offices). To say no to a realtor, just say you are not interested at this time. Or use the words "No, thank you". As a buyer you are under no obligation to any realtor. Visit as many as you want or need to. When you find the right one, you'll know it. Welcome home!
2007-02-16 13:31:59 · answer #5 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Realtors work on commission so quit playing around with them and chose one. You are wasting valuable time of theirs. Do yo like working for free?
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2007-02-16 19:01:07 · answer #6 · answered by frankie b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋