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That isn't the strategy for a better deal...

I had a buyer call me recently. He wanted info on a property I had listed. It wasn't what he was looking for, so I asked what he was trying to find... Reluctantly, he shared a little with me.

I knew of another property that was listed with another agent. I told him I would be happy to show it to him. He wanted the address, but didn't want me to show it to him. I asked why...

He wanted to deal with the listing agent in order to get a better deal...

I let him know that it doesn't work that way... The seller isn't going to save money that they will pass along to the buyer, the listing agent will just make more money... and NOT represent the best interests of the buyer.

I can't force him to use a buyer's agent... And I wouldn't try to force him to. But, I CAN let him know what the dangers are.

I'd love to hear from you...

Posted by Lane Bailey - REALTOR & Car Guy on 07/12/2009 11:59 PM

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Originally posted at: Looking Out From the Garage: That isn't the strategy for a better deal...

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6 Comments on That isn't the strategy for a better deal...

JUL

That's really all we can do Lane. I've run into this situation more with buyers going to builders directly. There they feel they'll get a steal...

I had that happen too, only I didn't show them the house. I quizzed them and found out the same thing. They had found me on my search site. Thought I was the listing agent when they found out they wanted to call him.

I also told them the same thing. No matter they are convienced they will get a better deal.

That's a real shame he didn't realize you would be looking out for his best interests Lane.

Thanks guys. I hope if nothing else, a buyer learns that we can help tham and it isn't going to cost them...

JUL

The best thing we can do is continuelly educate people, they will make their own decisions.

JUL

Evelyn - That is part of the job...

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