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Answers (6)
- Sharon Lewis, "Sharon Lewis"
- Contributions:3917
You might consider doing this....go to the agent's broker in charge and ask that you be given another Realtor in the office. Explain why you are unhappy, this could be a good learning experience for the agent you want to release. Hope this helps.
- Brian&Kelsey Johnson , Broker Associate, "BrianKelseyJohnson"
- Contributions:41
There definitely is no catch all answer to this one. If you never signed a buyers representation agreement with an agent then you are not obligated to an agent. Verbal contracts are not valid in real estate in Texas, though people should always honor their word. In your question you stated, continue to purchase, are you under contract?
- Aja Edwards, "Aja Edwards"
- Contributions:56
It seems the others have answered this pretty well. Honesty is always the best policy. Any agent with any integrity will gladly let an unhappy client out of an agreement. It's better to cut your losses then to try to force someone to stay with you after they are already unhappy.
I noticed you posted this specifically in the NB area. I am the President of the New Braunfels/Canyon Lake Association of Realtors this year and I'm happy to help any way I can.
Best of luck to you!
Aka
I noticed you posted this specifically in the NB area. I am the President of the New Braunfels/Canyon Lake Association of Realtors this year and I'm happy to help any way I can.
Best of luck to you!
Aka
- S. Chris Webb, "PHX AZ RE BROKER"
- Contributions:411
If you are the buyer, you have no responsibility to the seller's agent, nor they to you. They have fiduciary responsibility to the seller, not you. You should have a buyer's agent, which works for you.
Do you mean "Buyer's Agent"? If so, have a very frank discussion with them telling them your concerns, and that you don't think there's any remedy, and that you want to terminate the relationship. If you have a Buyer-Broker agreement, ask for them to terminate the contract.
Do you mean "Buyer's Agent"? If so, have a very frank discussion with them telling them your concerns, and that you don't think there's any remedy, and that you want to terminate the relationship. If you have a Buyer-Broker agreement, ask for them to terminate the contract.
- Jeffrey Nyland, "The Nyland Team"
- Contributions:233
Do you have the "seller's agent" listing under contract? It sounds like you are not working with a buyer's agent to protect your interests; therefore, if you're trying to terminate a contract, you need to consult a local real estate attorney to review your paperwork.
Otherwise, if you haven't signed a buyer's rep agreement with an agent, you're free to shop wherever you want. Going forward, I would suggest having someone on your side to protect your interests. Interview a few agents and pick one you trust to have your back throughout the entire transaction! It could save you thousands of dollars in the end.
Good luck,
The Nyland Team
- Naima Sumner, "Dallas Ft. Worth PRO"
- Contributions:2847
If they are the seller's agent then they don't represent you and they have been working for the seller all along.
If you didn't sign a buyer's representation agreement with this agent, you have no obligation to them. You don't have to explain yourself to them either.
Good luck and I'm sorry for your poor experience.
Naima
If you didn't sign a buyer's representation agreement with this agent, you have no obligation to them. You don't have to explain yourself to them either.
Good luck and I'm sorry for your poor experience.
Naima
How does one politely but legally terminate a REALTOR?
How does an active buyer end a Realtor relationship with a seller's agent for non-performance and insincerity; while continuing to try and purchase the same properties in the same neighborhoods?
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