Should I change my realtor?

[SD Realtor]

Your realtor should be working for you. If you do not feel that he/she has provided the representation you expect it is a no brainer. If things happened as you explained then yes you should interview others.

[moneymaker]

I say dump him and you will probably both be happy!

P.S.- I felt really bad about looking at 25+ houses and only making 3 offers,well it was all worth it on the 4th offer. Our realtor had a lot of patience and earned every penny in my mind. She was usually quiet when we were actually in the house and I remember thinking that was strange for a sales person,but when we asked for her opinion she would give it.

[moneymaker]

I say dump him and you will probably both be happy!

P.S.- I felt really bad about looking at 25+ houses and only making 3 offers,well it was all worth it on the 4th offer. Our realtor had a lot of patience and earned every penny in my mind. She was usually quiet when we were actually in the house and I remember thinking that was strange for a sales person,but when we asked for her opinion she would give it.

[moneymaker]

I say dump him and you will probably both be happy!

P.S.- I felt really bad about looking at 25+ houses and only making 3 offers,well it was all worth it on the 4th offer. Our realtor had a lot of patience and earned every penny in my mind. She was usually quiet when we were actually in the house and I remember thinking that was strange for a sales person,but when we asked for her opinion she would give it.

[moneymaker]

I say dump him and you will probably both be happy!

P.S.- I felt really bad about looking at 25+ houses and only making 3 offers,well it was all worth it on the 4th offer. Our realtor had a lot of patience and earned every penny in my mind. She was usually quiet when we were actually in the house and I remember thinking that was strange for a sales person,but when we asked for her opinion she would give it.

[moneymaker]

I say dump him and you will probably both be happy!

P.S.- I felt really bad about looking at 25+ houses and only making 3 offers,well it was all worth it on the 4th offer. Our realtor had a lot of patience and earned every penny in my mind. She was usually quiet when we were actually in the house and I remember thinking that was strange for a sales person,but when we asked for her opinion she would give it.

[Effective Demand]

[quote=Russell]One problem now, with getting another agent to write you an offer on that particular place is that this person showed it to you and can claim to be procuring cause. [/quote]

I’m no lawyer and this isn’t legal advice. But assuming the OP doesn’t have a written contract saying any property his agent shows him he is entitled to commission if bought then the OP wouldn’t have to worry about procuring cause. Procuring cause is the uninterrupted chain of events leading up to the offer for the property, as I understand it the agent broke that chain by refusing to submit an offer. At least that is how I understand things, maybe a RE lawyer could chime in with the real scoop.

[Effective Demand]

[quote=Russell]One problem now, with getting another agent to write you an offer on that particular place is that this person showed it to you and can claim to be procuring cause. [/quote]

I’m no lawyer and this isn’t legal advice. But assuming the OP doesn’t have a written contract saying any property his agent shows him he is entitled to commission if bought then the OP wouldn’t have to worry about procuring cause. Procuring cause is the uninterrupted chain of events leading up to the offer for the property, as I understand it the agent broke that chain by refusing to submit an offer. At least that is how I understand things, maybe a RE lawyer could chime in with the real scoop.

[Effective Demand]

[quote=Russell]One problem now, with getting another agent to write you an offer on that particular place is that this person showed it to you and can claim to be procuring cause. [/quote]

I’m no lawyer and this isn’t legal advice. But assuming the OP doesn’t have a written contract saying any property his agent shows him he is entitled to commission if bought then the OP wouldn’t have to worry about procuring cause. Procuring cause is the uninterrupted chain of events leading up to the offer for the property, as I understand it the agent broke that chain by refusing to submit an offer. At least that is how I understand things, maybe a RE lawyer could chime in with the real scoop.

[Effective Demand]

[quote=Russell]One problem now, with getting another agent to write you an offer on that particular place is that this person showed it to you and can claim to be procuring cause. [/quote]

I’m no lawyer and this isn’t legal advice. But assuming the OP doesn’t have a written contract saying any property his agent shows him he is entitled to commission if bought then the OP wouldn’t have to worry about procuring cause. Procuring cause is the uninterrupted chain of events leading up to the offer for the property, as I understand it the agent broke that chain by refusing to submit an offer. At least that is how I understand things, maybe a RE lawyer could chime in with the real scoop.

[Effective Demand]

[quote=Russell]One problem now, with getting another agent to write you an offer on that particular place is that this person showed it to you and can claim to be procuring cause. [/quote]

I’m no lawyer and this isn’t legal advice. But assuming the OP doesn’t have a written contract saying any property his agent shows him he is entitled to commission if bought then the OP wouldn’t have to worry about procuring cause. Procuring cause is the uninterrupted chain of events leading up to the offer for the property, as I understand it the agent broke that chain by refusing to submit an offer. At least that is how I understand things, maybe a RE lawyer could chime in with the real scoop.

[SD Realtor]

ED it could be a slippery slope. What if the OP was on an auto MLS feed and got the new listing information from email that the original agent sent? Getting the cancellation agreement is always the cleanest way to sever the relationship. Even with that cancellation, IF the OP goes back to one of the homes that the original realtor showed them, it would be best to use the original realtor to buy that previously shown home just to make triple sure. I would agree it would be best to consult an attorney.

[SD Realtor]

ED it could be a slippery slope. What if the OP was on an auto MLS feed and got the new listing information from email that the original agent sent? Getting the cancellation agreement is always the cleanest way to sever the relationship. Even with that cancellation, IF the OP goes back to one of the homes that the original realtor showed them, it would be best to use the original realtor to buy that previously shown home just to make triple sure. I would agree it would be best to consult an attorney.

[SD Realtor]

ED it could be a slippery slope. What if the OP was on an auto MLS feed and got the new listing information from email that the original agent sent? Getting the cancellation agreement is always the cleanest way to sever the relationship. Even with that cancellation, IF the OP goes back to one of the homes that the original realtor showed them, it would be best to use the original realtor to buy that previously shown home just to make triple sure. I would agree it would be best to consult an attorney.

[SD Realtor]

ED it could be a slippery slope. What if the OP was on an auto MLS feed and got the new listing information from email that the original agent sent? Getting the cancellation agreement is always the cleanest way to sever the relationship. Even with that cancellation, IF the OP goes back to one of the homes that the original realtor showed them, it would be best to use the original realtor to buy that previously shown home just to make triple sure. I would agree it would be best to consult an attorney.

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