If you aren't familiar with the definitions of "Agency", this may not be clearly understood by those who aren't involved in the Real Estate business.
I just received a call from a buyer about one of my listings. He wanted me to come show it to him. I would, of course, but then I asked him if he had an agent and he said "yes". I asked him to have his agent contact me. (Let's just say that this property has some baggage that is detailed in the agent portion of the listing and would otherwise need to be explained in a painfully time-sucking way to a buyer who may or may not understand what I'm talking about.) He replied that he wanted to see it "on his own" and that he didn't want to disturb his agent.
Note to Buyers, if you have an agreement with a buyer's representative then you ought to utilize their services. I'm sure that most agents would gladly earn their keep if you would mention your curiosity about a property. As a buyer's agent in other transactions, I would prefer to be the one to research the home for you. As a buyer's agent, I'm the one who knows what you're qualified to buy because we discussed your needs, wants and ability before we embarked on the home-seeking process together. As your buyer's agent, I've learned your level of understanding so I know how to explain the reasons why there are limits to who can purchase a particular home. As your buyer's agent, if there is a reason that this property is not a good match for your qualifications, I'd know before we took our time to drive there and look at it. As a buyer's agent, I'd also appreciate knowing that the listing agent respects my relationship with you. Furthermore, homes for sale are not normally open to the general public so you wouldn't be able to see it "on your own". Someone has to let you in.
If I am to represent a buyer then part of my job is to explain the home-buying process and that they should allow me the opportunity to do my job. If they don't know what my job is then how do they know what to expect from me"?
Alyse Sands, Broker, GRI, ePRO, Real Estate Expert
www.RealtyNashville.com ASands@RealtyNashville.com
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