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My listing recently expired with my real estate broker to sell my house. Meanwhile I just had a buyers agent come knocking on my door stating that he has an interested buyer. I recognized the buyers agent from a previous showing. But the people interested in buying haven't seen my property yet, they are totally new prospective buyers. Is it ethical that I not menton this to my agent since my listing has already expired? I just want to do the right thing. Thanks
Since the listing has already expired, you will need to read the 'fine print' to see how long the agent can claim a sale. Sometimes it can be 30 days after the listing expires, and sometimes even longer. The listing agreement may vary from area to area around the country but I am sure that if you read it carefully you will find the answer. If in doubt, consult an attorney.
If there is no time limit mentioned, or if the time has already expired, you may sell to the other buyers without mentioning anything to you ex-agent.
Good luck and best wishes,
Jessica Bryan
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Jessica Bryan
Expertise
buying and selling process such as:
General questions from first time buyers
How to market a home
Why choose a REALTOR
How do I find a REALTOR
Should I consider buying or selling without a REALTOR--how much can I save
Should I remodel or move
How much can I expect to gain by fixing up my home before selling
Helpful tips when selling
Helpful tips when buying
finding a good mortgage loan
what is the difference between banks, mortgage bankers, and mortgage brokers
Questions from the general public, people thinking about getting their real estate license, newly licensed.
Fellow professionals who have interests in networking and how to get started
What is a market evaluation and how does it differ from an appraisal what are the different loan programs
services a REALTOR can perform
when to use a lawyer
when to use escrow
what are the regional differences in the buying and selling process
what is the MLS and how does it work
how can the layman access information on the web--listings and other information
These are just a few of the questions. I can suggest that if I am unable to answer a question I will refer the inquiry to a source that can.
Experience
Anyone who is in this business and who dedicates oneself to professionalism has continued to take classes and along with it,additional credentials, awards and honors. I can list a host of them, but my greatest accomplishments happen to be those of getting first time buyers (who didn't think they could afford to buy a home)into a home of their dreams. The look on their faces when I hand over the keys is worth all of the hard work.
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