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Can Home Buyers Contact a Listing Agent for a Home Showing? Real Deal Real Estate with Rob
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It's bound to happen: You're browsing real estate listings and one day spot a house you'd love to see in person. Should you contact the listing agent directly for a home showing?
Can buyers contact a listing agent directly?
Technically—yes. The only people who may frown upon contacting a listing agent are buyer's agents, who make their commissions based on representing buyers. But there is no law or rule saying a buyer cannot contact a listing agent. If you're not actively looking to buy and are just curious about the house, simply be clear about that with the listing agent. Say you're in the early stages of the home-buying process and haven't yet employed the services of a buyer's agent. Ask when the listing agent will be in the neighborhood and would be able to show you the property
Do buyers need to sign an agreement to see a property?
Touring a property doesn't require signing any documentation. If a listing agent does ask you to sign something, make sure you thoroughly read it. Most likely it is a disclosure about agency, which is required by some local laws. Here is Kentucky, we do have a document that requires the signature of any consumer based on one of the following triggers:
1. The dissemination of any confidential info such as pre-approval amount, financial situation, etc. 2. By the end of the 2nd meeting or conversation and 3. When writing or presenting an offer.
Agency refers to whom the agent represents—in this case the seller—and expectations you should have of the agent's professional responsibilities in regard to showing a property.
However, some agents may be asking you to sign an exclusivity agreement saying they represent you—for this particular property, or all properties you might see in the future. This is rare but possible, so you should make sure you're clear on what you're signing before you move forward.
Do buyers need to find their own agent to see a property?
Checking out a home doesn't require representation. The listing agent is usually present at the property simply for the security of the homeowner. Think of it this way: Viewing the property individually is the same as attending an open house. And you don't need a buyer's agent to attend open houses.
When do buyers need their own agent?
As a buyer, the option to be represented by an agent is yours. However, if you are actively looking for a home, consider getting a buyer's agent. The listing agent represents the best interest of the seller.
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For more info check out our website at OmnipreresentHomesGroup.com or Send me a message on Facebook
It's bound to happen: You're browsing real estate listings and one day spot a house you'd love to see in person. Should you contact the listing agent directly for a home showing?
Can buyers contact a listing agent directly?
Technically—yes. The only people who may frown upon contacting a listing agent are buyer's agents, who make their commissions based on representing buyers. But there is no law or rule saying a buyer cannot contact a listing agent. If you're not actively looking to buy and are just curious about the house, simply be clear about that with the listing agent. Say you're in the early stages of the home-buying process and haven't yet employed the services of a buyer's agent. Ask when the listing agent will be in the neighborhood and would be able to show you the property
Do buyers need to sign an agreement to see a property?
Touring a property doesn't require signing any documentation. If a listing agent does ask you to sign something, make sure you thoroughly read it. Most likely it is a disclosure about agency, which is required by some local laws. Here is Kentucky, we do have a document that requires the signature of any consumer based on one of the following triggers:
1. The dissemination of any confidential info such as pre-approval amount, financial situation, etc. 2. By the end of the 2nd meeting or conversation and 3. When writing or presenting an offer.
Agency refers to whom the agent represents—in this case the seller—and expectations you should have of the agent's professional responsibilities in regard to showing a property.
However, some agents may be asking you to sign an exclusivity agreement saying they represent you—for this particular property, or all properties you might see in the future. This is rare but possible, so you should make sure you're clear on what you're signing before you move forward.
Do buyers need to find their own agent to see a property?
Checking out a home doesn't require representation. The listing agent is usually present at the property simply for the security of the homeowner. Think of it this way: Viewing the property individually is the same as attending an open house. And you don't need a buyer's agent to attend open houses.
When do buyers need their own agent?
As a buyer, the option to be represented by an agent is yours. However, if you are actively looking for a home, consider getting a buyer's agent. The listing agent represents the best interest of the seller.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realdealrealestate/message
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