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re: Can you fire a realtor after signing contract?
Posted on 5/30/13 at 7:35 am to ItNeverRains
Posted on 5/30/13 at 7:35 am to ItNeverRains
I must not undersatnd how this appt showing works.
My agent listed the house.
It goes on this MLS sheet whereas every realtor in the area is aware of my house for sale.
I wasnt under the impression that they were driving randomly around looking for for-sale signs.
I would think that realtors would look at that as unprofessional.
I had someone come from ohio and look, they were in town for 5 days... They called ahead of time and made the appt when it was conv for us and them.
As I said, I just dont see why its that big of deal to give us (or if I were the buyer) to give the home owner a 24 hour notice of a PRE-made showing appt.
Once again, quick turn-arounds from showing to offers happens, but I'll never believe is the norm.... matter of fact to me its a fluke.
If this were the case why would my realtor have said give 2-4 months to sell ?
FWIW my bro lives in Stlouis... in the area he just bought a house, you are exactly right... houses are very limited and buyers are stacked up.
Accoriding to him...Same day showing and offers happen as much as they dont.
Housing market is not that hot where I live.
I just dont see how us requestinga 24 hour notice to make an showing appt is asking too much.. from anyone..,. agent or buyer.
Keep in mind, the reason I got aggrevated with this is bc 3 out of the very first 4 appts we had like this cancelled.
So I suppose you could we got off to the wrong foot on same day appts.
My agent listed the house.
It goes on this MLS sheet whereas every realtor in the area is aware of my house for sale.
I wasnt under the impression that they were driving randomly around looking for for-sale signs.
I would think that realtors would look at that as unprofessional.
I had someone come from ohio and look, they were in town for 5 days... They called ahead of time and made the appt when it was conv for us and them.
As I said, I just dont see why its that big of deal to give us (or if I were the buyer) to give the home owner a 24 hour notice of a PRE-made showing appt.
Once again, quick turn-arounds from showing to offers happens, but I'll never believe is the norm.... matter of fact to me its a fluke.
If this were the case why would my realtor have said give 2-4 months to sell ?
FWIW my bro lives in Stlouis... in the area he just bought a house, you are exactly right... houses are very limited and buyers are stacked up.
Accoriding to him...Same day showing and offers happen as much as they dont.
Housing market is not that hot where I live.
I just dont see how us requestinga 24 hour notice to make an showing appt is asking too much.. from anyone..,. agent or buyer.
Keep in mind, the reason I got aggrevated with this is bc 3 out of the very first 4 appts we had like this cancelled.
So I suppose you could we got off to the wrong foot on same day appts.
This post was edited on 5/30/13 at 7:38 am
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Posted on 5/30/13 at 7:50 am to TIGRLEE
If you want to talk about a fluke then 3 out of 4 people canceling is a fluke. Let the house show and stop being so hard headed about it.
Posted on 5/30/13 at 7:51 am to TIGRLEE
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I just dont see how us requestinga 24 hour notice to make an showing appt is asking too much.. from anyone..,. agent or buyer.
Enjoy having your house on the market for the next few months
Posted on 5/30/13 at 7:57 am to TIGRLEE
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As I said, I just dont see why its that big of deal to give us (or if I were the buyer) to give the home owner a 24 hour notice of a PRE-made showing appt.
It's not a big deal to most people, but that's irrelevant. What's relevant is the fact that you are selling your house and are making a conscious decision to blow off a large chunk of potential buyers
At the end of the day obviously it's your call, but that's what is going on here.
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I had someone come from ohio and look, they were in town for 5 days... They called ahead of time and made the appt when it was conv for us and them.
And they didn't buy your house.
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Once again, quick turn-arounds from showing to offers happens, but I'll never believe is the norm.... matter of fact to me its a fluke.
I doesn't have to be the norm. All you need is one acceptable offer. Who knows how many of those folks that you blew off would have made an offer?
Look, if you are convinced that you understand the reality of the housing market better than anyone (including your realtor) then fire him. You'll likely be doing him a favor.
Good luck.
Posted on 5/30/13 at 7:59 am to TIGRLEE
So, can you fire a realtor after signing contract?
I'm not reading all this jib.
I'm not reading all this jib.
Posted on 5/30/13 at 8:07 am to BestBanker
I prob should edit thread title... I'm wonderig exactly what Im getting for 6% from my realtor.
I see houses all the time that say by appt only.
Hes not bringing anyone to look at it... other realtors contact him and he calls me to verify the time.
We decided after a couple cancellations that a 24 notice to show is appreciated.
Im failing to see how that would deter someone from looking at a house they potentioally wanted to buy.
I get it if that person is on very limited time shcedule, and if that were the case then we told him obv exceptions could be made.
24 hours is just so our house will look nice for potential buyers that come look.
Youll never make me believe potential buyers are this hasty as some here are trying to make it seem.
I see houses all the time that say by appt only.
Hes not bringing anyone to look at it... other realtors contact him and he calls me to verify the time.
We decided after a couple cancellations that a 24 notice to show is appreciated.
Im failing to see how that would deter someone from looking at a house they potentioally wanted to buy.
I get it if that person is on very limited time shcedule, and if that were the case then we told him obv exceptions could be made.
24 hours is just so our house will look nice for potential buyers that come look.
Youll never make me believe potential buyers are this hasty as some here are trying to make it seem.
This post was edited on 5/30/13 at 8:09 am
Posted on 5/30/13 at 8:08 am to TIGRLEE
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TIGRLEE
You literally live in your own bubble. I honestly hope no one takes more time out to try and explain everything to you. Go ahead and re-read your own thread until the correct information sinks in.
Posted on 5/30/13 at 8:10 am to TIGRLEE
Well I want to know now after reading 2 pages of this pablum! It's not about you anymore!
Posted on 5/30/13 at 8:14 am to TheOcean
Only thing that has been explained to me is that people will buy a house the same day they look at it.
I'm saying that a very very small percentage of people will actually do that... That was my guess and my realtors confirmation.
I dont really care how the market is in fla or tenn or in stlouis.. I dont live there.
This mentality of "I cant look at it today so therefore Im not interested" really?
WHo does that? More importantly WHY would you do that?
I just said that if time constraints had you and you were on a limited schedule, then sure we'd make an exception.
No bubble here, common fricking sense if you ask me.
I'm saying that a very very small percentage of people will actually do that... That was my guess and my realtors confirmation.
I dont really care how the market is in fla or tenn or in stlouis.. I dont live there.
This mentality of "I cant look at it today so therefore Im not interested" really?
WHo does that? More importantly WHY would you do that?
I just said that if time constraints had you and you were on a limited schedule, then sure we'd make an exception.
No bubble here, common fricking sense if you ask me.
Posted on 5/30/13 at 8:17 am to TIGRLEE
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No bubble here, common fricking sense if you ask me.
Again, enjoy having your real estate on the market for the next few months by preventing YOUR agent from doing his/her job.
You also sound insufferable to work with. I bet this agent is hoping you destroy the contract
Posted on 5/30/13 at 8:27 am to TheOcean
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insufferable
Got damn dude, you're trying way too hard.
Posted on 5/30/13 at 8:56 am to TIGRLEE
I'll guarantee one of your cancellations was due to buyer seeing house before yours and wanting no one else to see it, so they offered immediately.
Your realtor says in your market not common, but in mine very common.
Tell your kids you're brokering an investment of several hundred thousand dollars, play outside or don't make a mess. You need your investment sharp at all times so you don't jeopardize losing $ from a potential buyer that can come at anytime.
If a buyer's agent calls and tells agent he wants to show your house in 2 hours, he's doing his job by calling you and recommending you show it in two hours. Considering firing someone for doing their job is ridiculous.
If you want 24 hours thats fine, but if buyer walks and you consider firing your agent for not being able to convince a buyers agent to come when youre good and ready, thats also ridiculous.
Your realtor says in your market not common, but in mine very common.
Tell your kids you're brokering an investment of several hundred thousand dollars, play outside or don't make a mess. You need your investment sharp at all times so you don't jeopardize losing $ from a potential buyer that can come at anytime.
If a buyer's agent calls and tells agent he wants to show your house in 2 hours, he's doing his job by calling you and recommending you show it in two hours. Considering firing someone for doing their job is ridiculous.
If you want 24 hours thats fine, but if buyer walks and you consider firing your agent for not being able to convince a buyers agent to come when youre good and ready, thats also ridiculous.
This post was edited on 5/30/13 at 8:57 am
Posted on 5/30/13 at 9:14 am to ItNeverRains
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I'll guarantee one of your cancellations was due to buyer seeing house before yours and wanting no one else to see it, so they offered immediately
maybe so.. Im in sales too and that has buyers remorse written all over it.
Why wouldnt you want to look at everything available?.. that just makes little sense to me.
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Your realtor says in your market not common, but in mine very common.
ok, but the thing is my house is in my market..so thats what Im concerned about.
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Tell your kids you're brokering an investment of several hundred thousand dollars, play outside or don't make a mess. You need your investment sharp at all times so you don't jeopardize losing $ from a potential buyer that can come at anytime.
2 and 4 yr old wouldnt really understand that.
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If a buyer's agent calls and tells agent he wants to show your house in 2 hours, he's doing his job by calling you and recommending you show it in two hours. Considering firing someone for doing their job is ridiculous.
IDK, to me thats just inconsiderate of the other agent... I get that my guy is doing his job, but Ive told him more than once about the 24 hours and also explained to him why we need that.
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If you want 24 hours thats fine, but if buyer walks and you consider firing your agent for not being able to convince a buyers agent to come when youre good and ready, thats also ridiculous
I dont really want to fire the guy, .. I just want to make sure getting the most out of my 6% which is roughly 12k..
Perhaps I should have done a better job asking questions when signing contract... honestly I dont really know what he does other than wait for another agent to call him about scheduling showing.
My wife is an attorney so she can do big part of the closing herself.
Posted on 5/30/13 at 9:27 am to TIGRLEE
Ok, I'm done, you obviously want to be an arse, I'll move over in the right lane and let you speed ahead.
At least this shows the rest of the "I hate realtors" crowd what we deal with on regular basis.
Good luck
At least this shows the rest of the "I hate realtors" crowd what we deal with on regular basis.
Good luck
Posted on 5/30/13 at 9:36 am to TIGRLEE
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Perhaps I should have done a better job asking questions when signing contract... honestly I dont really know what he does other than wait for another agent to call him about scheduling showing
Have a meeting with him and ask him specifically what his plan is to market your property.
Posted on 5/30/13 at 9:36 am to ItNeverRains
Dude I'm not trying to be an a-hole.
And I don't hate realtors.
As I said I'm just trying to see what I'm getting for 6%.
Tell me if I'm wrong but it seems to me your pov is that I'm somehow being unreasonable for asking the 24 hours.
If you were the buying agent and you called my realtor and asked to show the house in few hours and guy said , need 24 hours, would you be pissed and tell your potential buyer to F that house, they won't let me show today?
I'm trying to get other sides perspective and figure out if this more of a problem for you or the buyer... Lets assume that buyer is flexible time wise.
And I don't hate realtors.
As I said I'm just trying to see what I'm getting for 6%.
Tell me if I'm wrong but it seems to me your pov is that I'm somehow being unreasonable for asking the 24 hours.
If you were the buying agent and you called my realtor and asked to show the house in few hours and guy said , need 24 hours, would you be pissed and tell your potential buyer to F that house, they won't let me show today?
I'm trying to get other sides perspective and figure out if this more of a problem for you or the buyer... Lets assume that buyer is flexible time wise.
Posted on 5/30/13 at 9:38 am to VABuckeye
That's exactly what I'm going to do.
Leaving tomorrow for several days and we gonna have this conversation when i get back.
Thanks.
Leaving tomorrow for several days and we gonna have this conversation when i get back.
Thanks.
Posted on 5/30/13 at 9:41 am to TIGRLEE
If you are unhappy with your agent, which you appear to be, then ask the brokerage to assign you a new realtor. But I believe if you are in a contract, signed by all parties, then you can't fire the guy(not completely sure).
Posted on 5/30/13 at 10:26 am to AUtigerNOLA
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If you are unhappy with your agent, which you appear to be, then ask the brokerage to assign you a new realtor. But I believe if you are in a contract, signed by all parties, then you can't fire the guy(not completely sure).
Agent will not make too much stink about getting fired, it happens to all off us, some agent/client relations are fire & ice. That said if an offer comes about from previous agents work, he will be entitled to compensation
Posted on 5/30/13 at 1:59 pm to ItNeverRains
I just went through the most wonderful home buying process imaginable. Owners bent over backwards to help us out. Gave us access whenever needed, didn't object to anything, etc.
In other words, the opposite of you.
In other words, the opposite of you.
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