Comments on: How do you fire a Realtor as a home buyer, not home seller?

By: sylviavnpttn

sylviavnpttn — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:06:59 +0000

YOU As the buyer Can use who ever you want. Who ever told you you MUST use the sellers agent is full of it, they are trying to double dip the commission.Ask around for a referral form some of your family and friends, interview the Realtor, feel comfortable that they will represent you in the most important investment you will probably ever make.It does not matter if you attended an open house without a Realtor what you have been told is unethical.The exception to this is new housing tracks--your Realtor MUST be present with you to sign you in so they can collect any commissions due.
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By: Angel

Angel — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:41:59 +0000

You are wise to question that, because that is bull. You are not a client to the sellers agent because you have not signed a contract with them. You are free to pick your own representation. Ask around your area and find out who has a good reputation and meet with them. If you get a good feel for them go with them in helping you find a home. A Realtor wouldnt tell you that because you go to a house you have to use them as the buyers agent. You will have to use them to buy the house, but they will not be the one getting money from you. They will be getting money from their client the house seller.
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By: triad_historic_homes

triad_historic_homes — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:08:59 +0000

While the above posting are correct – you are NOT obligated to use the Listing Realtor because you saw the home during an open house, DO tell the agent you hire to represent you that you saw the home during an open house. that way your agent can head off any problems before they happen.
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By: Suzanne C

Suzanne C — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:27:59 +0000

I am a realtor, and it embarrasses our profession when realtors badger people into using their services. You are under NO obligation to the listing agent at the open house. However, if you’re in Massachusetts, give me a call!!!
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By: ogrendle

ogrendle — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:53:59 +0000

You are not obligated to the selling agent unless you signed an agreement with them. You are absolutely right to want an agent to represent YOUR interests.
Whoever told you about this "obligation" doesn’t know what they are talking about and you shouldn’t listen to them again.
Find an agent that uses ABR (accredited Buyer Representative) or CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) after their name.
Go to REBAC.com (use the capital letters) and http://www.jackosullivan.net for more info. Email me if you like.
Good Luck
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By: Skip

Skip — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:24:59 +0000

You may chose anyone you want to represent you. Just because you said hi to someone does not give them the authority to represent you. Just like speaking to an attorney does not give him/her the right to represent you.

Find yourself whom ever you want to represent you if that is what you want to do. Now remember that just because the agent that represent you would normally share the commission with the buying agent they could also charge you a fee as well.

You have to look a the contract you sign and determine if this is want you want to do.

Real estate agents might have you thinking that there are deep dark secrets into buying a house. There aren’t. When you go buy your car do you need a person to represent you? You use common sense and if you are not pleased or feel as if you are getting the shaft you simply leave.

There are many disclosures that are required, an appriaisal, an inspection, a walk through before closing. The selller is required to tell you of all known defects in the house.

I hope this has been of some use to you, good luck.

"FIGHT ON"
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By: Mimibee

Mimibee — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:35:59 +0000

You are not obligated to use the showing realtor when you go to an open house. The realtor is HOPING you will use them, and that is why they run open houses, but until you sign a contract with them, you are under no obligation to use them. Any realtor that tells you that you are obligated to them without signing a contract is unethical.
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By: rogers_andrew

rogers_andrew — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:59:59 +0000

That’s a load of bull.

If you haven’t signed anything, nicely tell the realtor that you are going to use someone else. There is no obligation if nothing has been signed.
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