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Replies (9)
- Sharon Lewis, "Sharon Lewis"
- Contributions:3923
When you went to the attorneys office, wasn't it noted on the HUD statement? Call the agents broker in charge. Call the Board of Realtors and ask what the progress is. You have it in writing, its contractual. It might be taking some time.
By the way, there are some outstanding agents, incredibly ethical.
As a matter of fact....I cannot remember every working with an unethical agent....I would report that person right away if that was the case.
Every job has good and bad. Get a referral for an agent next time.
By the way, there are some outstanding agents, incredibly ethical.
As a matter of fact....I cannot remember every working with an unethical agent....I would report that person right away if that was the case.
Every job has good and bad. Get a referral for an agent next time.
- Hamp Yonce, "Zilluminati"
- Contributions:3463
Yeah that's basic Real Estate Law. Everything must be in writing. What did the Board say? Have you called the RE Commission? Ethics are very subjective.
- sunnyview
- Contributions:25139
I would read your contract and then see if you can sue or if you are bound by an arbitration clause. Contracts are in writing to avoid misunderstandings and are binding. I am sorry that your agent did not do what they agreed and that should not happen.
However, if all you lost is $150 it is a cheap lesson to write EVERYTHING down. If there is a clause in the contract you don't like ask if you can cross it out and have both parties initial it. If you do not understand a contract, don't sign it. And if a person says something different than what the contract states make them write it in. Stories change so get it on paper.
However, if all you lost is $150 it is a cheap lesson to write EVERYTHING down. If there is a clause in the contract you don't like ask if you can cross it out and have both parties initial it. If you do not understand a contract, don't sign it. And if a person says something different than what the contract states make them write it in. Stories change so get it on paper.
- SoCal_Engr
- Contributions:5667
For what it's worth, REAs are just people. That means that, as in every other population group comprised of people, there will be varying levels of ethics, personal responsibility, etc.
What you are pointing out is that consumers need to act to protect their interests in all interactions - whether with REAs, mortgage pros, general sales, etc., even "doctors and lawyers". Most people are not out to take advantage of the consumer, but there are enough that consumer's need to take responsibility to protect themselves.
What you are pointing out is that consumers need to act to protect their interests in all interactions - whether with REAs, mortgage pros, general sales, etc., even "doctors and lawyers". Most people are not out to take advantage of the consumer, but there are enough that consumer's need to take responsibility to protect themselves.
- Joshua Stein, "JSteinHomes"
- Contributions:140
Was the $150 on the HUD statement at closing? You may not be entitled to the money back if you never really paid it in the first place if it wasn't. If I had been you, I never would have signed the initial contract if the reimbursement wasn't in writing. Just make sure that you actually DID pay it first.
- Paige McLaughlin, "PaigeMcLaughlin"
- Contributions:5
I agree with checking the HUD statement. Do you see it itemized on the seller's side? If so, which line? I am assuming that the "local office filing fees" means that it is your Realtor's broker's charge. (not from the lender, title company, etc...) Even if you POC ("paid outside of closing"...beforehand) that charge, it would still be itemized on the HUD.
- Sharon Harris, "SharonHarris1"
- Contributions:2
Do not put blame on all agents. Most agents I know are hard working and spend tons of time making sure everything is in order. I would much rather give you the $150.00 then have you blast me on here trust me. Have you gone to thr RE max Office and talked directly with agent and Broker? If not do so. Take your paperwork and get to the bottom of the matter.I know for a fact there is always many sides to every story. Make sure you and the agent are on the same page. If then he refuses to resolve the issue then move onto RAYAC. File a complant.
From here out remember to get everything in writing!
- Pasadenan
- Contributions:21466
Where did it say "all"???
I don't see that in any of the posts.
"imagine that!!!" -
I rather not, thank you.
I don't see that in any of the posts.
"imagine that!!!" -
I rather not, thank you.
- blub blub blub
- Contributions:145
Didn't have to say all. Statement pretty much implies it.
Kind of like saying:
Another REA generalization on Zillow...what a surprise!!!
Kind of like saying:
Another REA generalization on Zillow...what a surprise!!!
Unethical Realtor - imagine that!!!
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