I have an offer pending on a short sale condo. My realtor disclosed early on that she is colleagues with the selling agent as they work out if the same office, but assured me they would work separately and no conflict exists. I confirmed with her that each is independent.
As the process has unfolded, I was mildly unhappy with inadequate attention and slow responsiveness to inquiries made of my agent. Without being rude, I let her know I needed greater attention to my questions from her. She took a hostile tone thereafter. I have felt recently that she seems to be advocating for the seller.
An issue came to light in the inspection which required follow up by a specialized expert. For over a week I have not been able to get an answer to my request for access for the supplemental inspection. My realtor continued to behave like she is more loyal to the seller than me.
I learned today that the seller's agent is my agent 's live-in boyfriend and business partner from a third party. I advised my attorney that I feel both realtors should have disclosed the to me and the seller and that I felt not advising us was a breech of fiduciary duty.
Long story short, my realtor then resigned from representing me. In so doing , she stated that I may either withdraw my offer or work with another of her associates as my new agent... Yes, a third person from the same realty office.
I want to use a realtor of my own choice who does not have a connection either the selling agent , nor with the realtor who fired me as a client. There are back up offers, but I have the primary offer, accepted by the seller and pending with their bank. As such, I don't want to withdraw and resubmit, and risk losing my primary position.
Is there any legal reason I must either withdraw and resubmit, or use the realtor designated by my former agent when she quit? It seems crazy to me.
Again, I did not ask her to resign.