Have you ever fired a real estate agent and why?
963290
Because she was the type that would look at a gaping hole in the ceiling and say, "What a beautiful skylight!"  We told her what we didn't like and she kept showing us houses that had all or some of those things.  She was a strange one.
249786
You need a good attorney, it sounds like you have a doozy of a lawsuit.  Plus, the realtor's license can be pulled.\n\nWhen an individual sells a house, they must list all known defects.  If the seller knows the house has problems and they do not tell the buyer about the problems, then they can be sued.
816112
Find an agent to use as a buyers agent. Then you only need to cultivate a relationship with 1 realtor. \n\nI had a similar experience with a realtor I disliked. It made me cringe to know that she was getting my commision.
1096615
Yes, I know of a real estate office that is like that.  The owner is too old to continue the business and wants to move out of town to be with his children.  He is the broker, and there are three agents that work under him. The problem is that none of them wants to work as hard as he did to keep it up.\n\nThere are probably businesses like this all over the country.
955337
As a former Realtor I can tell you that I referred my clients to Loan Officers that had the best rates and also people who I knew were adept at getting things done.  I worked with a few loan officers that dropped the ball, or that I had to constantly call to get information instead of them keeping the client or me informed.  I chose not to work with them again if I could help it.  Realtors have a fiduciary relationship with their clients to do what is in their best interests.  Best rates are important, but also who will accomplish the task within the time frame and be easy for the clients to work with.  Each situation is different.  Also, fees vary a great deal from lender to lender and the client needs to be aware that the cost of doing business with one may be more than another, not just the interest rate on the mortgage or points.\n\nMy offices got daily quotes from several lenders (easy to fax now) and we knew those lenders really wanted our business.  I always tried to give my clients as much information about different lenders as I felt they needed to know - several of the best, but I never recommended a certain lender over the other.\n\nVisit Real Estate Offices and get to know the agents.  We all tend to do business more with people we know, if we can.  Make sure they know that you will really take care of their clients, tell them about any special programs your lending institution may have and assure them that you will always stay on top of things.\nThat is all anyone can ask.  I also had lenders that volunteered to give a class to clients that I was working with in order to inform them of current prices, trends, lending requirements.  Some of the agents did this.  It helped with first time buyers.  Be creative, there's a lot of competition out there.
101109
Did you try realtor.com ?
248914
Don't introduce the buyer to your real estate agent.  Read the contract you signed with your real estate agent and see when you can cancel it.  After the contract expires you may be able to sell the house without a commission.  It depends on what the contract says.  Read it carefully.
907708
Yes, listen to your instincts.  If your agent is not doing their job, fire them!  Get someone who knows what they're doing.  This time, do extra research on who actually knows what they're doing.  You should have a comparative market analysis done free of charge by any agent that wants your business.  This will show you what houses are selling for in your area.  (Not what they are listed for, that information is useless).
307330
If the contract allows you to fire the agent/brokerage and you can prove you did so before the sale of the property, you shouldn't be responsible for the commision.  If the contract outlines what the brokerage/agent will do and you can prove they didn't keep their end of the bargain you may be entitled to be released from the listing contract.  Pursue arbitration with the local Board of Realtors.
653172
a real estate agent that specializes in dealing with commercial property
88739
what a way to fire a lawyer !!!
619374
I wouldn't For Sale by Owner if I were you (unless you happen to be a license Realtor).  For Sale by Owner's only work 18% of the time - most just prolong the time it takes to sell their home, then end up hiring a Realtor anyways.
256213
I wouldn't think so....  you may want to check with your local Board of Realtors to see if you can join that organization.\n\nAs you know, real estate agents (or Realtors) have a fiduciary responsibility.  Depending on your crime, it could be a factor, but with deferred adjudication all you can do is ask.  (or don't say anything unless they ask you).
465234
Yes. Just give your agent written notice that you'd like to cancel the contract. No agent in their right mind will hold you to that contract because the bad publicity will cost them way more than the 3% they make off of one sale. \n\nJust make sure you're doing it because you don't want to sell. Not because you think you've found a buyer and want to skirt the commission. Then you're looking at a possible lawsuit. \n\nPlus, most of the work the agent does comes after the contract is accepted and before closing. So you'd be on your own with all that and most likely screw something up.
467896
I am not a real estate agent, but I would suggest contacting a local office and asking if you could have a sit down with one of the agents.  Perhaps take them to lunch; I bet they would be more than willing to talk to you.
1042658
yes I have, but I was deer hunting.  I had an 8-point out in front of me and some s.o.b pulls up in the field , chases off the deer, just as I am about to shoot.  Man, he pissed me off.  Then he tries to tell me how hunting is wrong, and on top of that, it was private land!
838294
I was for 23 years and grew to hate it. Between doctors who are unrealistic in their demands and administrators who haven't a clue what it is like to work with patients and over-regulation I'm much happier selling Real Estate.