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One of the agents that I interviewed wants to show my house tomorrow. She is such a pain in the butt. Maybe her aggression may work in my favor. I do not have any expectations. She has many prospective buyers because of an underpriced listing that she already has in contract after a few weeks. I told her that I am not willing to give my house away. She quoted the buyer a pretty good price but I got to learn quite a bit about her style during the interviewing process. She probably already told her my bottom line. I feel so vulnerable because she already knows so much about me. The house has not been listed. She does not owe me anything. However, if she gets me a price that I am comfortable with then why should I care? Does this happen often? What are your thoughts and experiences?
I don't think that MY realtor that I hired for selling my home EVER showed my property to a buyer. And, if he/she did, there would be that BIG problem of dual agency.
I wouldn't trust any realtor to represent both the seller and buyer in one transaction.
How did you determine the "price that I am comfortable with"? Did you get CMA's from at least three realtors?
I have no problem with her bringing you a buyer and if the offer is acceptable to you all the better. But be careful, the "I have a Buyer for your house" is the first line of BS that we use to get a listing. I have brought my sister, friends, even buyers that are not qualified to see homes just to prove to the seller that I have interested buyers. A little larceny? Yes, but I wanted the listing.
I am not saying that this agent is not a good agent and may very well do a great job for you, but don't fall for the "I have a buyer that has just been waiting for YOUR house." story. If she had a buyer she would be selling them one of the other dozens of homes in your area.
Just treat her the same as any other agent that you wish to interview. Ask them how they are going to sell your house if THIS buyer decides they don't want it.
The bottom line is she wants your listing. Nothing wrong with that, just be honest about it.
I have no problem with her bringing you a buyer and if the offer is acceptable to you all the better. But be careful, the "I have a Buyer for your house" is the first line of BS that we use to get a listing. I have brought my sister, friends, even buyers that are not qualified to see homes just to prove to the seller that I have interested buyers. A little larceny? Yes, but I wanted the listing.
I am not saying that this agent is not a good agent and may very well do a great job for you, but don't fall for the "I have a buyer that has just been waiting for YOUR house." story. If she had a buyer she would be selling them one of the other dozens of homes in your area.
Just treat her the same as any other agent that you wish to interview. Ask them how they are going to sell your house if THIS buyer decides they don't want it.
WOW! You admit to showing houses to non-buyers. No wonder I'm losing my faith in 95% of the agents out there.
Technically, I am FSBO because I have not signed a contract with a listing agent. She is a buyer's agent with an inside track. She received several calls regarding an underpriced property with a similar floor plan to mine. The house is already in contract. She has been trying to get buyers to see my house since the day I interviewed her. I was not ready then. I am ready now. As for CMA, I was given prices all over the place. I am not entirely sure what my house is worth because the market keeps changing. She quoted the buyer a price that I like but I believe it is a tactic. She already knows what I want because we spoke at length about her representing me. I was going to choose another agent next week but I do not know what to do. I guess I will wait until tomorrow with no expectations. I find it interesting that she does not care about owning the listing or is it a tactic? I guess I will find out tomorrow.
I have no problem with her bringing you a buyer and if the offer is acceptable to you all the better. But be careful, the "I have a Buyer for your house" is the first line of BS that we use to get a listing. I have brought my sister, friends, even buyers that are not qualified to see homes just to prove to the seller that I have interested buyers. A little larceny? Yes, but I wanted the listing.
I am not saying that this agent is not a good agent and may very well do a great job for you, but don't fall for the "I have a buyer that has just been waiting for YOUR house." story. If she had a buyer she would be selling them one of the other dozens of homes in your area.
Just treat her the same as any other agent that you wish to interview. Ask them how they are going to sell your house if THIS buyer decides they don't want it.
The bottom line is she wants your listing. Nothing wrong with that, just be honest about it.
I agree it may be a tactic but I do not have any desire to list with her. However, if she finds me a buyer at an acceptable price, why not?
Well, if she truly has buyers waiting in the wings, why don't you ask her to make them submit an offer? Set up an appointment for her to show her buyers your place and see what they come in with. You don't need to give the agent your listing in order to do this; if the agent truly has buyers, then it shouldn't be an issue.
In the interim, you should interview at least 3 other agents; at the very least, they'll provide you with CMAs so you may have a more accurate sense of pricing.
I would list your house with an agent you are comfortable with. It doesn't sound like you would like her very much so I would cut her out of your listing.
If she wants to show it as a buyers agent, well that's just fine. But I would list my house first. A listing agent is there to serve you - not the buyer and not - as it sounds - herself!
Well, if she truly has buyers waiting in the wings, why don't you ask her to make them submit an offer? Set up an appointment for her to show her buyers your place and see what they come in with. You don't need to give the agent your listing in order to do this; if the agent truly has buyers, then it shouldn't be an issue.
In the interim, you should interview at least 3 other agents; at the very least, they'll provide you with CMAs so you may have a more accurate sense of pricing.
I did interview three agents. She is one of the agents I interviewed. I am not giving her the listing.
Technically, I am FSBO because I have not signed a contract with a listing agent. She is a buyer's agent with an inside track. She received several calls regarding an underpriced property with a similar floor plan to mine. The house is already in contract. She has been trying to get buyers to see my house since the day I interviewed her. I was not ready then. I am ready now. As for CMA, I was given prices all over the place. I am not entirely sure what my house is worth because the market keeps changing. She quoted the buyer a price that I like but I believe it is a tactic. She already knows what I want because we spoke at length about her representing me. I was going to choose another agent next week but I do not know what to do. I guess I will wait until tomorrow with no expectations. I find it interesting that she does not care about owning the listing or is it a tactic? I guess I will find out tomorrow.
CMAs don't change. It's not what houses are listed for. It reflects what houses like yours have recently SOLD for. The market of the last 3 months cannot have changed THAT much.
If you have no idea what your house is worth, then the question of whether you're using her or any other agent or selling as a FSBO will not matter.
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