I am moving to a very small town and it seems the two major realty companies don't get along and won't work together. I am interested in homes held by both companies, but given the situation, I won't have any representation for myself. Any advice about protecting my own interests?
At a time when realtors are begging people not to go the for-sale-by-owner-route, you'd think this wouldn't be an issue.
2007-06-26 07:44:15 · 7 answers · asked by maisie 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
To explain further...Company A won't work with Company B. If I'm interested in Company A's house, they won't show it to me if I come with an agent from Company B and vice versa. There is no way to get an agent for myself in this town, period. That's why I'm asking what to do if you can't get one. Getting an agent from a close town isn't an option, either.
2007-06-26 07:53:09 · update #1
What a bunch of idiots. Small town BS. I'd suggest you contact the state's Real Estate Commissioner and advise that you are being refused the services of a buyer's agent due to the intractibility of the two agencies. Of course, if you can't wait for that to get worked through you can always look at each house individually and work with the jerk who has the listing and then complain to the Commissioner.
You are being deprived of representation here. That is a BIG professional No No.
2007-06-26 07:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should be okay to go with the same real estate company, just go with a different agent within the company. Also, if there is a another city nearby, you can go with someone from there. Agents are licensed in the entire state, so don't have to be local to that particular town.
2007-06-26 14:50:08 · answer #2 · answered by sortaclarksville 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to find an agent who wants to work for YOU. If your agent won't show you homes listed by all companies in the area, get a new agent. Repeat process.
And I don't recommend using the same agent as the one who lists a home. The listing agent works for the sellers, and the sellers pay the commission. Who do you think they'll work harder for, you or the person paying their commission?
2007-06-26 14:47:50 · answer #3 · answered by Mi Atheist Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get another agent from the next town.
2007-06-26 14:48:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hehehe....are you SURE you want to move to Mayberry, RFD ? That being said, you might check the state's license registry for agents in that area who work for NEITHER of these stupid firms. (Yeah, they are stupid). There is bound to be someone licensed in that area who will work for YOU, on your behalf.
Best of luck on this one.
2007-06-26 14:53:39 · answer #5 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look on MLS and find yourself an attorney. Realtors are a waste of money anyway.
2007-06-26 14:55:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
that is illegal. www.ftc.com ... you have the right to be represented by your own agent.
2007-06-26 15:31:50 · answer #7 · answered by alimeres 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋