Agent Strong Arm Tactics

[danielwis]

[quote=sdduuuude]I agree about “run, don’t walk”

I think you can get out of this pretty easily. One of the agents here can probably help you push back. Once the agent sees you have enlisted the troops to fight back, he’ll run.

If you really get stuck on this, I think you might consider asking for a seller-signed document that shows proof that the seller truly “won’t sign the cancellation of contract document unless (you) sign an exclusive representation agreement with (your agent).” i.e. make the seller sign something that says they will sign the cancellation contract if the buyer signs an exclusive contract with the agent. Make sure they agree to sign it within 7 days.

You can claim that, without something written, you are signing an exclusive contract with no proof that there is benefit for you. So you want the seller to sign a declaration that he will, indeed, let you out of the deal if you sign the exclusive contract. I think this is a way to call the agent’s bluff.

You write the statement and give it to your agent to have the seller sign.

You know you’ll never see that doc come back, and it forces the issue as to whether or not your agent is being level with you.

If you do, indeed, get that document back from the seller, make sure it says “exclusive contract” but does not have a length of term requirement on it. Sign the exclusive for 8 days, then bail.

Enlist legal help on this, though. I’m not a lawyer and who knows what kind of traps there are in the law on this.[/quote]

I would not entertain this to that extent. Its unnecessary.

The part about the exclusivity terms for ending the contract is pure bullshit. She needs to tell this realtor to take a Flying F___, and also call the company he works for and file a complaint. She should also follow the advice above that outlines filing a complaint with the appropriate governing agencies, as well as the Better Business Bureau. I really feel for people that get involved with these guys.

[Aecetia]

I think there are a lot of desperate people trying to hang on and make a sale any way they can. This really sounds like someone who is drowning. I sold a house using Craig’s list and easily received 100 calls from hungry realtors. The ad ran for one week, then we pulled it because we had a solid offer. The phone rang for months. We were not giving it away. It was priced to sell and most of what we had done to the house was cosmetic: no new kitchen or serious upgrades, just new paint, carpet and tile. They would say anything to get me to tell them the address, some said they were taking a survey, etc. You could really feel the hunger. I think the blood letting might be good for this profession in the long run.

[Aecetia]

I think there are a lot of desperate people trying to hang on and make a sale any way they can. This really sounds like someone who is drowning. I sold a house using Craig’s list and easily received 100 calls from hungry realtors. The ad ran for one week, then we pulled it because we had a solid offer. The phone rang for months. We were not giving it away. It was priced to sell and most of what we had done to the house was cosmetic: no new kitchen or serious upgrades, just new paint, carpet and tile. They would say anything to get me to tell them the address, some said they were taking a survey, etc. You could really feel the hunger. I think the blood letting might be good for this profession in the long run.

[Aecetia]

I think there are a lot of desperate people trying to hang on and make a sale any way they can. This really sounds like someone who is drowning. I sold a house using Craig’s list and easily received 100 calls from hungry realtors. The ad ran for one week, then we pulled it because we had a solid offer. The phone rang for months. We were not giving it away. It was priced to sell and most of what we had done to the house was cosmetic: no new kitchen or serious upgrades, just new paint, carpet and tile. They would say anything to get me to tell them the address, some said they were taking a survey, etc. You could really feel the hunger. I think the blood letting might be good for this profession in the long run.

[Aecetia]

I think there are a lot of desperate people trying to hang on and make a sale any way they can. This really sounds like someone who is drowning. I sold a house using Craig’s list and easily received 100 calls from hungry realtors. The ad ran for one week, then we pulled it because we had a solid offer. The phone rang for months. We were not giving it away. It was priced to sell and most of what we had done to the house was cosmetic: no new kitchen or serious upgrades, just new paint, carpet and tile. They would say anything to get me to tell them the address, some said they were taking a survey, etc. You could really feel the hunger. I think the blood letting might be good for this profession in the long run.

[Aecetia]

I think there are a lot of desperate people trying to hang on and make a sale any way they can. This really sounds like someone who is drowning. I sold a house using Craig’s list and easily received 100 calls from hungry realtors. The ad ran for one week, then we pulled it because we had a solid offer. The phone rang for months. We were not giving it away. It was priced to sell and most of what we had done to the house was cosmetic: no new kitchen or serious upgrades, just new paint, carpet and tile. They would say anything to get me to tell them the address, some said they were taking a survey, etc. You could really feel the hunger. I think the blood letting might be good for this profession in the long run.

[sdrealtor]

Just want to reiterate the most important point I made because I want to make sure it sinks in.

The cancellation agreement is far more important to the seller than you. They cant make you buy the house but the seller cant sell the house unless you sign cancellation papers. If you walk away eventually the seller and their agent will have to find you.

If you wrote a check stop payment on it. If it’s in escrow, just contact escrow directly to cancel.

[sdrealtor]

Just want to reiterate the most important point I made because I want to make sure it sinks in.

The cancellation agreement is far more important to the seller than you. They cant make you buy the house but the seller cant sell the house unless you sign cancellation papers. If you walk away eventually the seller and their agent will have to find you.

If you wrote a check stop payment on it. If it’s in escrow, just contact escrow directly to cancel.

[sdrealtor]

Just want to reiterate the most important point I made because I want to make sure it sinks in.

The cancellation agreement is far more important to the seller than you. They cant make you buy the house but the seller cant sell the house unless you sign cancellation papers. If you walk away eventually the seller and their agent will have to find you.

If you wrote a check stop payment on it. If it’s in escrow, just contact escrow directly to cancel.

[sdrealtor]

Just want to reiterate the most important point I made because I want to make sure it sinks in.

The cancellation agreement is far more important to the seller than you. They cant make you buy the house but the seller cant sell the house unless you sign cancellation papers. If you walk away eventually the seller and their agent will have to find you.

If you wrote a check stop payment on it. If it’s in escrow, just contact escrow directly to cancel.

[sdrealtor]

Just want to reiterate the most important point I made because I want to make sure it sinks in.

The cancellation agreement is far more important to the seller than you. They cant make you buy the house but the seller cant sell the house unless you sign cancellation papers. If you walk away eventually the seller and their agent will have to find you.

If you wrote a check stop payment on it. If it’s in escrow, just contact escrow directly to cancel.

[Ms Pington]

Thanks for all the responses everyone. This is really valuable advice. I feel armed with information now to tackle this. The good thing is I didn’t write a check and indicated that I wanted to cancel within two days of offer acceptance. As for the agent, clearly I will not be working with him again so an exclusive agreement is out of the question.

[Ms Pington]

Thanks for all the responses everyone. This is really valuable advice. I feel armed with information now to tackle this. The good thing is I didn’t write a check and indicated that I wanted to cancel within two days of offer acceptance. As for the agent, clearly I will not be working with him again so an exclusive agreement is out of the question.

[Ms Pington]

Thanks for all the responses everyone. This is really valuable advice. I feel armed with information now to tackle this. The good thing is I didn’t write a check and indicated that I wanted to cancel within two days of offer acceptance. As for the agent, clearly I will not be working with him again so an exclusive agreement is out of the question.

[Ms Pington]

Thanks for all the responses everyone. This is really valuable advice. I feel armed with information now to tackle this. The good thing is I didn’t write a check and indicated that I wanted to cancel within two days of offer acceptance. As for the agent, clearly I will not be working with him again so an exclusive agreement is out of the question.

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