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Old 10-07-2016, 03:37 PM   #34
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Originally Posted by utazo89 View Post
Well put.
At my last offer, I was very close to just call the seller directly, since my buyer broker could not get any decent communication from the listing broker.
So a question comes to my mind. Can the seller be contacted directly, if the listing broker is doing a lousy job? Either by me, or by my buyer broker?
I don't know the rules, so I am curious.
I am sure the listing broker would be furious, but if we could cut to the chase and make the seller aware of the difficulties and talking to him directly, maybe there would have been a deal, by now.
As a buyer, you are under no contract (unless you sign one) and can do pretty much whatever you want.

I've done that a few times... simply told the broker that I'm going to contact the seller direct as we are not getting the job done. The seller is still obligated to the broker, if the contract provides for that. It doesn't make the broker happy, but sometimes personalities just conflict.

Overall, I have done MUCH better in dealing direct with the owner.

Also, If I hire a broker to sell and I bring the buyer, we split the commission. Only fair.
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