If I see a house without the agent I've been working with; a house that she did not direct me to. Could I bring her in if I want to negotiate a price?
2007-06-23 01:35:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
In most cases yes and in the US there could be a question at some point by the agent called "procurring cause" or who caused it to sell.
Since you did not have a buyers agreement with the newest agent, I would contact the first agent, explain the situtaion.
The concern for who pay's the commission should not be a part of your desire to purchase a home.
If you feel comfortable working with the first agent, please make that clear and proceed forward.
If this should happen in the future such as in a open house etc, say to the agent I"m working with Mary Smith of XYZ real estate company"
Best to you in your future home.
2007-06-23 02:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by Jimmy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have been working with an Agent to see homes and she has been helping you and then you just so happen to find one on your own that you like... You should have her assist you!!
A Realtor is not just there to be a key and open doors for you.. we have a huge role to play in the time from contract to closing.. this is when we really earn you business and help you the most.
If another agent showed you the home likely they were the listing Agent or hosting the Open House for the listing agent but if you already have a Realtor you are working with you owe her your loyalty!! The listing agent is still going to get paid regardless so it does not matter that you were shown the home by another agent.. but please do be honest and let others know that you are already working with another agent.
Best of luck!
2007-06-23 09:30:03 · answer #2 · answered by Rosie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. But she will definately want you to sign an agreement at this point.
If you were shown this house by another agent then know that your agent may not get paid a commission for the transaction because of "procurring cause".
Just be honest with this agent and let her know if you went to someone else to see the home and see what she can do.
2007-06-23 12:43:20 · answer #3 · answered by Lainie L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are absolutely entitled to have your agent-of-choice work for you. However, legally your agent-of-choice may not be entitled to any cooperative commission from the listing brokerage.......as she was not the "procuring cause" of the sale.
....That's not to say that practically speaking, the listing agency will withhold compensation from your agent. In this slower market where there may not be another offer on the listing for sometime, it could be in the listing agent's best interest to "make it happen now!"
I would contact the listing agent (I assume it was the listing agent) who showed you the property, let he/she understand the situation and try a compromise. If it was another "buyer's agent" who showed the property, they would be entitled to any cooperative compensation that comes from the sale.
It's a bit confusing I know!
2007-06-23 15:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by R.E. Advice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if this is the only Realtor you've been working with.
Understand however, that you're also asking for her opinion, so if she uncovers things about the house that may cause it to be less flattering in your eyes (i.e., strip mall is being planned next door, or, a sex offender moved in last week), maybe you'll see the value of working with this person all of the time.
2007-06-23 10:12:37 · answer #5 · answered by Venita Peyton 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on with whom you saw the house of interest. If you did so with another realtor, that realtor now has a claim to the 'selling' portion of the commission. Bringing in YOUR realtor at this juncture may possibly complicate commission sharing issues.
If this has happened and you wish to bring your realtor into the picture, by all means inform her BEFORE you drag her into this unwittingly. She may be able to make an appropriate commission splitting agreement with the other involved realtors.
2007-06-23 08:40:28 · answer #6 · answered by acermill 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You didn't listen very well did you?
2007-06-23 08:40:02 · answer #7 · answered by Alterfemego 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋