Racist realtor or owner? (mortgage, selling a house, neighborhood) - Long Island - New York (NY) - City-Data Forum

Alfa72 · 01-31-2019, 12:57 PM

Hi guys,

I have a suspicion the realtor or owner selling a house i’m looking at is racist. I haven’t confirmed yet but i’m getting this vibe. Any thoughts on how to handle this?

thanks!

TomMoser · 01-31-2019, 01:03 PM

What gives you that feeling?

Alfa72 · 01-31-2019, 01:08 PM

i’m not getting straight answers on the house it was available and then when my agent said his name and it was all of a sudden not available. Very hard to describe, I really don’t want to make assumptions but just get this feeling.

85dumbo · 01-31-2019, 01:09 PM

Realtors are only racist against people who can't qualify for a mortgage.

Green is the only color that matters here.

Don't pull the race card so quickly.

Alfa72 · 01-31-2019, 01:14 PM

i’m just saying the whole tone changed when my name was mentioned. The realtor doesn’t even know if i’m qualified or not.

I’m hoping it’s not the case.

twingles · 01-31-2019, 01:37 PM

Unless you can prove it, there's no way to "handle this" short of asking him. I'm curious of the order of events...and how the convo actually went...

You:Hi, Mr. Realtor I'm interested in seeing the house at 123 Main in Anytown. is it still available?

Realtor: Yes, it is! What's your name?

You:Your name

Realtor: Oh, wait, I just realized it is not on the market any longer. Gotta go!

Anything short of this and I think you're grasping.

NSHL10 · 01-31-2019, 01:42 PM

If you haven't shown that you are qualified for a mortgage you are wasting everyone's time. No wonder they have stopped dealing with you. Money talks b's walks.

Alfa72 · 01-31-2019, 01:43 PM

something very similar.

gx89 · 01-31-2019, 01:51 PM

When we sold last year, I made it very clear to my realtor that I wanted all cash or no mortgage contingency with no less than 35% down. Seller could want similar demands to me. I know my realtor brushed off most that didn't meet those requirements. Unless you where a Nazi, I would of sold to you if you had the $$.

sirtiger · 01-31-2019, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 85dumbo

Realtors are only racist against people who can't qualify for a mortgage.

Green is the only color that matters here.

Don't pull the race card so quickly.

I agree with the last sentence.

I encountered snobby realtors, never racist ones...esp. with their reputation on the line.

I personally encountered racist sellers. I would say, I am looking at this neighborhood....they would say...that a very "ethnic" area.

. I seen sellers said they won't sell this this group of people