Skip to main content

Agent couldn’t make a showing appt. So I (seller) ended up showing , and selling a property. What would u do?

Fairly large property and mid 7 figure deal, so a lot of commission is to be made here…for those that don’t wish to read all this, let me be clear that I do NOT believe I’m entitled to all or even the majority of the commission.

This is more of an ethical discussion for entertainment, not so much a legal / contractual one. Interested in both agent and owner perspectives here.

Evening prior to showing, my agent texts me that someone wants to view the property the next morning and that he has a prior showing scheduled already, but if I’m around and wanted to, he’ll let their agent know that I would..: (buyers agent found listing on MLS. The property is fairly large and complicated so I’ve been around for some of the previous showings, and in general I believe that I can typically sell my properties better than any agent, but I use agents anyway for the various other reasons and I’m not a “realtor hater type” The property has been on the market for a month or so and we’ve seen some action, but mostly lowball offers prior to that day.

Anyway, the tour took around an hour, and it wasn’t even until about 20 minutes in that they realized through small talk that I was the owner, not the agent. As they left I could see that the buyer was real and very interested, and I immediately text my agent jokingly but also srs, (I just sold them the home)

Turns out I was right. Now…I haven’t asked him, and he hasn’t mentioned anything, but as a businessman with years of various types of sales experience, if I was my agent, I’d probably cut me a piece of commission for the sale.. even if was just a few thousand dollars as a nice gesture. I don’t think he’s going to even mention anything, and for that reason more than anything, I’m beginning to feel that I should bring it up

submitted by /u/DaneSultanivic
[link] [comments]

source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1pv9q68/agent_couldnt_make_a_showing_appt_so_i_seller/
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Aren't comps/CMAs useless with buyer credits at close happening now?

I'm looking into buying a new construction townhouse in my HCOL US city. I'm seeing builders offering interest rate buydowns worth $20k-$60k on $800k homes (rather than just lowering prices) in order to keep their comps high for their other units, now that buyer demand has been declining. I asked my agent about these, and he said these buydowns aren't even the full story: buyers can write all kinds of other credits into an offer, like their closing costs, prepaid sewer fees, etc. Apparently cash buyers can just write in a "buyer credit at close" for any amount in their offer. So a new townhouse that appeared to sell for $800k in the MLS might have actually been a cash offer with a $100k+ buyer credit at close, meaning the buyer only spent $700k or less in total, but to the rest of the world they can only see the $800k! So that made me realize I can't trust comps/CMAs for other new construction townhouses. The sales prices could be way lower than they appear...
1 comment
Read more

How to Avoid Property Scams in Delhi?

Here’s What You Should Know! Commercial Real Estate (Non-Residential) Buying a property in Delhi can be tricky, especially with all the stories about scams and shady deals. If you're in the market, here are some tips to keep yourself safe:Double-check the documents: Always verify ownership and approvals. Don’t just take someone’s word for it—look at the actual papers. Do your homework on prices: Compare similar properties to avoid overpaying. A little research can save you from a bad deal. Work with trustworthy people: Whether it's a seller or an agent, go for someone who's transparent about pricing and the process. If they’re dodging questions, that’s a red flag. Ask for reviews or references: If someone you’re dealing with has a good track record, they won’t hesitate to share testimonials or connect you with previous clients. I’ve noticed that some property services have started focusing on things like verified listings and clear communication, which makes the whole proc...
Post a Comment
Read more