04-16-2009, 02:32 PM
3d wrote:
When a seller agrees to go through an agent are they forbidden to sell the property themselves anymore?
Yes, it's called a contract, and it's binding.
Why have an agent as a buyer?... I work and don't have time to look for all of the houses that are for sale. My agent knew what we were looking for... she'd go preview the house before even offering to take us. Because she's an agent, it's much easier to go see a house at night or when it's not "open." Also, she took care of the paperwork and helped with negotiations/legal issues/etc. Maybe you are more well versed in some of these things, but I trusted this person (sold me my first house and both of my brothers houses, grew up with her kids, etc), she had my back. I know I know, she just wants the sale... then how come she gave me 50% of her commission back?