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COblonde | Can I request a showing of homes for sale without a contract with a realtor? |
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Yes. You are considered a customer only without representation. When you sign a Buyer's Representation Agreement, the licensed agent will present you. |
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alakaybee
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Yes, you definitely can. Please remember, though each state is somewhat different, you need to understand the type of representation the showing agent has- if you call off the sign, they are likely representing the seller. Be sure to ask, but the agent should offer this info up front, w/out being asked.
BTW- this is OT, but apparently one of the responders has had a bad experience with a Realtor at some point, but I need to say that most of us are honest, upfront people trying to make a living, just like all of you in your jobs. I rather resent such name calling and mud-slinging against my profession. |
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Yes. 1st you don't have to sign a contract with any realtor. While my husband and I were looking for our current house we actually had 3 realtors, but also looked at houses on our own. Also the house we ended up buying, none of the 3 realtors told us about. |
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Marysue
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Yes. You can either work with a buyer's agent without signing an exclusive buyer's agency agreement (better option) or you can contact the listing agent directly (not a smart option). |
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erealtyconcepts
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Yes, you can request that a Realtor show you homes or provide you with a list of homes for sale withouth a contract. However, please keep in mind that Realtors are licensed and experienced professionals. Therefore, I recommend that you first interview a few Realtors and find one that you feel is knowledgeable, and will be easy to work with then sign a buyer's agency agreement with them and let them represent you. Your home shopping experience will go much more smoothly and you will no doubt get a better deal if you allow a professional (who is obligated to work to protect your interests) to assist you in negotiating and drafting the purchase and sale agreement. |
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americanfreeman
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YES, but the commission would still have to be paid. |
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RedPersianKitty
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Why would you not want to sign a buyer contract with a realtor? Their services are free and they are looking out for your best interest! |
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Sure! It is the seller who signs the contract with the realtor, not the buyer. But do remember..the realtor is being paid by the seller and represents the best interest of the seller... |
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Hoopfan
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Sure you can.
Or better yet, look in the Yellow Pages under "FREE Taxi Service".
You might be able to find help there. |
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hanora
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You can do this BUT the realtor will then be, by default, working for the seller. Their first duty will be to the seller and they will owe you little more than honesty. It gets more complicated. In some areas before the showing the listing brokerage asks, and records, if it is a buyer broker showing or a sub-agent showing. If the house is first shown as a sub-agent showing (that is working for the seller) you can't change horses in mid stream and decide that the agent is working for you. Nor can you find another realtor to represent you for that property without ramifications.
Really good realtors are not going to waste time with you. Why should they? You're not serious enough to sign a contract, they will think let some smuck burn time and money schlepping you around. |
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bonsai
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Yes, you call any agency and tell them, you want an agent to show you a house, but never ever sign a thing, never ever!
However, if you end up buying the house, the first agent showing it to you, will get by law the percentage of the real estate fee.
Let the agent give you some comps, information about houses sold in that area to compare prices.
And drive by that area without an agent, because they like to take you a route, where Fisbos (for sale by owner) don't show.
(Don't forget, Realtors rank below Politicians and used car salesman) |
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