2,460,173
If they refuse to work with a buyer agent, they become my customer. And I explain to them that my client is the seller (not them) so while I can take their offer and provide forms, I cannot provide advice/etc. I typically refer the buyer to another agent.
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Eve Alexander
Tampa, FL
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,057,824
Casual dating. Hahaha
If my Spidey senses aren't tingling too badly, in AZ, dual agency is quite fine as long as disclosed. I might tell buyer if they do not have an agent we will work with them, but it will give them no advantage with the seller. I become the messenger and can reveal no confidences that must be kept.
Or we might tell them that we will not represent them, and that they need to find an agent elsewhere. We may suggest someone for them to contact.
There are occasions where buyer wants to represent themself, and our relationship is broker/customer. As long as they have a clue.
I don't like babysitting.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Chrissi Chapman Topoleski
Woodbridge, VA
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
4,584,996
First, it is going to be cordial and then I am going to follow "the plan" i discussed with the seller in the event such a situation occurs. Likely, that contact will be working with a colleague of mine.
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
5,259,152
Why repeat what Kat Palmiotti said perfectly?!
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Eve Alexander
Tampa, FL
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,583,328
my relationship is only with the one side I represent at the time, and it's most often the listing side.... when a buyer calls us directly and does not want to use a buyer agent, we continue to represent the seller..... that's IN WRITING and DISCUSSED VERBALLY....
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Eve Alexander
Tampa, FL
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
6,426,360
Get those calls all the time, refer all of them to my buyers agent, with the expectation that most will buy something else which is fine with me.
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
5,247,618
Explain the options of representation available in your state and let the potential buyer decide.
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,117,828
To be honest... it has not happened to me and if it did, I would make sure the buyer understood they were doing this unrepresented and that my allegiance is to my seller. I would also offer to introduce them to an agent to represent them.
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
544,014
Time for a buyer consult
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
4,272,984
I would need to know if they were qualified...
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
809,258
Non-agent/customer. Client is the seller. -Kasey
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Eve Alexander
Tampa, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,071,589
Kat Palmiotti nailed this one!
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
577,750
I would explain to them that the Seller is my client and I can offer them Customer Service, which means treating them fairly and honestly, without divulging confidential information, and consent must be given by both parties in writing. I can prepare the offer for them but cannot provide advice..
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
921,504
My relationship to this buyer is dictated by the wishes of the one who hired me to help sell their house. Of course this is discussed during the listing presentation and my role as an transaction agent is usually approved by the seller NOT the buyer.
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Eve Alexander
Tampa, FL
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
259,367
In Florida we are transaction brokers, so we can do both sides. I would go one strp further and let them know I would be a non rep , and explain that disclosure
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,555,300
Dual agency, once they've proven pre-approval or proof of funds.
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,908,539
Explain that I represent the seller, explain I can represent him and the seller as an Intermediary with his and the sellers written permission. I would explain if he and the seller both agree I would not be able to give either party advise and opinion. In the written permission to act as an Intermediary in bold con specious print I would advise that I could not say the seller would accept less than list price, unless authorized in writing. That the buyer would never pay more then the offered price, unless authorized in writing. I will treat both parties honestly. Confidential information would remain confidential. I will not violate The Texas Real Estate License Act.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
902,658
You would become a dual agent, if it is permitted in your state, but everyone involved would need to consent in writing.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,222,281
I second what Kat Palmiotti said.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
509,449
They can be your customer or if both sides agree, it can be an intermediary relation.
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
637,484
1,153,794
If it's my listing it'll be a Transaction Broker otherwiswe a Byuer's Agent,
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
7,872,843
5,773,392
3,416,088
I am a transactional broker unless the customer hires me as their buyer broker. I do get a lot of buyers who call direct on my listings. They sign off the state dsclosure form as any buyer upon showing
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,202,852
Of course, they would be my new best friend Praful Thakkar and I would be a dual agent if both parties agree
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,800,132
I will either be a transaction broker with both parties or have this buyer sign a no representation disclosure.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,785,756
They get premium fair and honest dealing or dual agency
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,434,177
Before showing the house you should have explained agency.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,242,204
It happened recently when at an open house someone offered me his eMail so I thank him. Next day an offer came in, the agent hinted she does not know why she was the one presenting an offer. Never set her footsteps there.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,194,680
There won't be a relationship. Yes, they expect you to "sell out" and to compromise your principles and ethics in exchange for a commission. Why would anybody want to be involved in such a relationship with that kind of person in the first place, would be my question.
But then I don't do dual representation. I think it's lousy for sellers. Too much risk management for me to deal with as well.
1,712,876
Whenn I did listings I always givae them the opportunmity to work with someone else if they chose.
5,879,946
Most of my Sellers now want me to stay a Seller's agent, and if someone calls off my sign, I call a REALTOR friend to have them show and work with that person.
250,153
This happened on one of my listings recently. I explained to both parties that I am a transaction broker and confidential information will not be passed to either party.
4,969,061
1,729,017
We would be Transactional and it would be explained to the buyer before moving forward. Have one in process right now.
87,920
3,865,227
If they do not have an agent and it is the right house...I would write the contract. I work for the seller and this is spelled out in a separate addenda with the buyer and made part of the contract. This is not dual agentcy.
519,324
I discuss Agency, send them the state mandated pamphlet, explain I only represent one party, the seller's but I'm willing to assist them in writing an offer. I provide professional services like a CMA, referral's to competent vendors and do what's best for my seller's. If the seller's object to me proceeding this way, I refer the buyer to another agent in my office, but that's never happened. I have done this a few times, but the one rule is, Seller interest comes first. If it's good for my client, why not.
634,250
As long as they are not working w/ anyone else, they will sign the State disclosure telling them they are unrepresented , I am a Sellers agent all is good!
392,768
My relationship will either be seller's agent or dual agent. Depends upon what the buyer wants.
767,089
People act the same no matter how we meet. Some are fun, others have a professional relationship and others are just plain miserable.
1,507,223
I'll show them the house and write the offer. This is, to me, the entire point of me advertising my listings... to get the buyer too!
5,063,555
It would depend on what has been discussed with the seller about dual agency. In all likelihood I would explian this to the buyer and then ask if I can introduce him'her to a colleague or suggest they find their own. Besides they haven't even seen the home yet.
3,350,914
Relationship of the referring agent. Rinse and repeat what Michael Jacobs said.
716,919
It's a problem.... for sure. Offers from people that have never seen the property.
My obligation as a listing agent is to sell my client's property, especially when you get a bone fide robust offer.
So, here's how I did it recently. I'll write the contract as a dual-agent, with a 5-day 'subject to' clause which is contingent on the buyer to view and accept it. Buyer has 5 days to travel to the property to remove the contingency by accepting the property while present at the property (by way of irrevocable addendum).
This way, you don't end up with a buyer blocking the sale to another buyer.
2,074,100
I know that dual-agency can be tempting... but in Illinois, we can have the buyer sign a "no-agency" agreement. (no idea if that's available elsewhere)...
That means I'm solely representing the seller, and the buyer is "un-represented"... if they insist on having an agent... I will refer them to a different agent in my office (that doesn't count as "dual" in Illinois), for which I will receive a modest referral fee.
If they insist on dual-agency... I will decline.
140,560
I will set the appointment, show them the property and hopefully write it up representing both parties as a transaction broker in a limited capacity.
1,525,616
Dual agency is a slippery slope so I would refer that buyer to another agent in my office.
2,684,769
No Brokerage Relationship. They are a customer.
The following disclosure is required by F.S. 475.278