How do I tell my real estate agent i no longer want to work with him?
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I have recently started to work with a real estate agent who is also a neighbor and who I am going to use to sell my house once I buy a new one. But I found out that bringing him into my home search has not really helped me and in fact has hurt me. The houses I liked most so far are the ones that I found myself without his help. And the price that the builders ask for the houses change greatly if you have an agent, so I have realized that just by not having him, I can start out with prices that are at least 5% lower. Now how can I tell him that I no longer want him to help me find a new house but will still want to use him for selling my current home once I am ready for it? I never signed anything, can I get out of this without any legal problem? I like the guy and I am afraid he will hate me after this.
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Answer:
Simply state it in a nice way. If you feel this bad about it, tell him in person. Don't beat around the bush, and tell him why. He will tell you you should still use him to help in the purchase, but, just let him know how you feel. You will still be using him for the listing, so he can't get too mad.
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I was in a similar situation 2 years ago when I was working with my co-worker who was also real estate agent. I reccomend you be honest with him and tell him politely. I am sure he would understand, it is a business after all.
Qrias
He is only acting as a Buyers Agent at this time. If you have not signed anything you can walk away at any time. or Make him earn his money and tell him you can buy the new houses at a 5% discount and if he can do better for you then you will hire him.
marco
Tell him, "I no longer want to work with you." Why does eveyone feel the need to cover truth in this country?
Sheep Cloner
If you didn't sign anything you shouldn't be under any obligation. Typically you'll sign a listing agreement that states you've agreed to let the agent sell your home. Then there is also a buyer's agent agreement and this is where you sign a document stating you are going to allow an agent to search for a home for you. This is how it is determined who gets the commission. If you haven't signed either of these you're under no obligation. If there is another agent that you would prefer to work with in finding a home then you can sign up with them or look on your own. If you do sign one of these agreements, you should know that you can terminate it at any time. That's your right.
kansas_girl_28
tell him the truth as fast as possible
shivraj
Save him and you trouble by telling him in a polite manner. Email or written to avoid face to face, if your anxious. All good business people can handle rejection.
bedub32
I think the best way to deal with people that are really involved in money matters to their own benefit is to just tell them, "hey, I am really no longer interested in your services...perhaps, another time." A reasonable person will read your intentions and bow out. However, if you are not comfortable with telling someone that you no longer need their services I want you to do three things. 1. Write down all of the pros and cons, and consider them deeply. 2. Write down exactly how you are going to tell him that he is no longer needed. Do this several times, as repetition will make it far less painful when you tell him. 3. Muster up the courage and just DO IT, if you send someone else to say your not interested, you will surely get a call from him which will consist of appologies for his services and how he will help you out. You want to avoid that at all costs. Just stick to your guns. You can do it. Besides, in the end you will be sorry if you didn't do what you really wanted. Please consider his value. He could be more useful to you as your agent, but you have all the paperwork and you can make that decision for yourself.
Heero Yui
in the words of 'the donald' ...you're fired.
whiteman
tell the realtor. It is the nature of the business,
kbemje2000
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