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I feel like my realtor is trying to shoehorn me into a house that is not right for me and my family. the property isn't his listing, but he keeps telling me the negatives of all the other houses i am interested in, talking up the positives of the place i don't want and downplaying its negatives. i am a single mom with two kids and he is trying to tell me this place is perfect for us. it is very pretty but it's way too small for a family of three.
i am deciding between two houses that are bigger and in my price range (with a yard for the kids) but he keeps referring back to the smaller place. it has a creek/ravine at the bottom of the hill!! it's on a busy street. and i'm not comfortable with my kids there. does he have some side deal with that realtor or something? what gives?
Who knows. Maybe he goes elk hunting with the seller. Maybe his girlfriend owns the house next door and he wants nice people to move in next to her. Could be anything, or nothing at all. Don't worry about it.
The only thing you need to do is say: "no, thank you." A small phrase, but powerful. Don't let anybody talk you into anything that's not right for you. Trust your instincts.
And if the agent doesn't get the message, move on.
Doesn't really matter, It's your house, NOT his. If your not comfortable with it...then I say don't bother. He doesn't know your family, you do. I would tell him that you have eliminated the home and out of the others you have left to choose from you would like to see comps for those areas and determine which one would be best. If he gives you grief, I would just say...Yes..I understand it is a great deal, but I am not interested. If he continues I would call his broker, do not talk to the front desk, just ask for the broker or manager. Explain the situation and I am sure they will help. If they don't find out if you signed a buyer agreement, if you didn't go to a different agency. To better answer your question...he might be getting a bonus for selling that house....
I understand that sometimes I will have a different opinion than my buyers and sometimes its difficult not to voice our own opinions, BUT it's our job to serve you, not us.
It's a simple as telling him you are not interested in the house, period. If he persists, tell him if he likes it so much he can buy it while you go work with another Realtor.
bonus? so if he steers me to the house i don't want he gets paid? i thought a realtor was supposed to be working in my, the client's best interest? could there be a problem if i decide to make an offer on one of the other two houses?
bonus? so if he steers me to the house i don't want he gets paid? i thought a realtor was supposed to be working in my, the client's best interest? could there be a problem if i decide to make an offer on one of the other two houses?
If you don't buy the house you don't want that he is steering you to then he won't get paid. You are the one in control, not him.
Just ask him to show you what the co-op commission is, and if there is a bonus for the selling agent.
Then say, "I figured you must be making a haul, the way you are pressing me to buy a home I really don't want. Just trying to figure it out."
Heck, next year in NC, apparently, we will have to disclose bonuses and increased commissions to Buyers before showing the home.
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