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kmoore545 · Jan 24, 2009, 07:48 AM

I have a realtor who doesn't seem to have time for me. I placed an offe on a home and they requested some things in return. I provided those things and now my realtor in't returning my calls. Is there a way I can find out about the offer without her?

Kristn Moore

George_1950 · Jan 24, 2009, 10:32 AM

Welcome to AMHD. Just the usual things: ask for the supervisor, go sit in the office until you get help...

kmoore545 · Jan 24, 2009, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by George_1950

Welcome to AMHD. Just the usual things: ask for the supervisor, go sit in the office until you get help...

Okay, Thanks.

ScottGem · Jan 24, 2009, 11:07 AM

Do YOU have a realtor or did you just go to a realtor and ask to see listings? If you just asked to see listings, then you DO NOT have a realtor, you are dealing with the seller's realtor. Unless this person was hired as a buyer's agent, then he represents the seller not you. So there may be another offer out there which is why they may be stringing you along.

As a first time buyer you need to understand who is rerpesenting who. You should retain a real estate attorney to review any contracts or other documents you are asked to sign.

Fr_Chuck · Jan 24, 2009, 11:26 AM

Yes, are you paying for a buyers agent, a agent that is working for you,

If you just called the name on the sign, they are the agent working for the seller and does not have your interest at mind.

But a agent works for a Broker, and if a agent is not providing you proper service, contact the broker directly.

Adam Jacobson · Jan 24, 2009, 10:48 PM

Call the office manager. He/she will get it done for you. Good luck.

kmoore545 · Jan 25, 2009, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by ScottGem

Do YOU have a realtor or did you just go to a realtor and ask to see listings? If you just asked to see listings, then you DO NOT have a realtor, you are dealing with the seller's realtor. Unless this person was hired as a buyer's agent, then he represents the seller not you. So there may be another offer out there which is why they may be stringing you along.

As a first time buyer you need to understand who is rerpesenting who. You should retain a real estate attorney to review any contracts or other documents you are asked to sign.

The realtor is my realtor. She represents me and we signed a form saying this. I also have my own lender as well. But she did change her voicemail over the weekend to state that she is sick and won't be returning any calls till Monday.

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kmoore545 · Jan 25, 2009, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by Adam Jacobson

Call the office manager. He/she will get it done for you. Good luck.

Apparently she is sick so I guess I just wait till Monday when she says she will be able to return calls. Must just be the way it works I guess. Thanks,
KM>

Leatha Manning · Jan 27, 2009, 10:59 PM

A real estate agent, by law, owes a fiduciary responsibility to whomever he/she represents (just like an attorney owes a fiduciary responsibility to his/her client). They are licensed to "practice" real estate in much the same way an attorney is licensed to practice law. In the case of an attorney, they answer to their state bar, in the case of a real estate agent or broker, they answer their state's real estate commission. Whenever, you feel you are not being treated professionally especially to the extent that the real estate transaction in which you are involved is being jeopardized, first go to the Real Estate Agent's Broker with a complaint; should that not prove satisfactory, you can submit your complaint to the state's Real Estate Commission. The Real Estate Commission is there to protect the public.

Best Regards,

Leatha Manning

stevetcg · Jan 28, 2009, 05:47 AM

If you are unhappy with your agent fire him/her. Our agent would go weeks without talking to us while we had a short sale offer in. It would take 3 days or more to get an email or call returned.

So we found a new agent and fired the first one. We then turned around and got a fully signed offer 2 days later. Our new agent made a quick 9 grand and our old agent made nothing.

Leatha Manning · Jan 28, 2009, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by stevetcg

If you are unhappy with your agent fire him/her. Our agent would go weeks without talking to us while we had a short sale offer in. It would take 3 days or more to get an email or call returned.

So we found a new agent and fired the first one. We then turned around and got a fully signed offer 2 days later. Our new agent made a quick 9 grand and our old agent made nothing.

You're right. Firing the agent is always the preferred option. I was particularly noting options when a transaction was pending, i.e. an offer was already submitted, but no one was following up in terms of the status (is the offer accepted, countered--is the seller or buyer stalling, things of that nature). Once an agent's name is on a contract that has been "accepted," firing is no longer an option no matter how poorly the agent is performing. Your only option is to report him/her to the real estate commission of that particular state.

stevetcg · Jan 28, 2009, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by Leatha Manning

You're right. Firing the agent is always the preferred option. I was particulary noting options when a transaction was pending, i.e. an offer was already submitted, but no one was following up in terms of the status (is the offer accepted, countered--is the seller or buyer stalling, things of that nature). Once an agent's name is on a contract that has been "accepted," firing is no longer an option no matter how poorly the agent is performing. Your only option is to report him/her to the real estate commission of that particular state.

True - but unless that guy's name is on the door, he has a boss. I called my guy's boss once and got a call back from the agent in about 2 minutes.