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You Can Fire Your Realtor!!!

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Brooklyn/Manhattan Real Estate

 

Most homeowners think that when they sign into a contract with a Realtor they are bound to it.  I've heard countless stories of Realtors just taking a property listing, putting it on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), and hoping for the best, like pulling the pin on a grenade and waiting for the explosion.

 

 

 

That's very rare in today's market, unless a property is way under FMV (Fair Market Value).  I myself would advertise a low ball property vigorously for prompt closing.

 

 

Always remember that it's your property, and you deserve the best quality in the sale of it. Before you sign anything, make sure there is a right to cancel the contract under non-performance circumstances clause.  Your house is not a grenade.  It's a large investment that should be taken seriously.

I always tell my clients when I meet them, "If you're not happy with my performance, fire me," because in reality, you're hiring me when I list your property.

Luke Constantino

http://lukeconstantino.tripod.com/

Luke Constantino
Commercial
| Residential
RE
/MAX at THE SLOPE
Direct: (212) 300-3919 | Fax: (360) 368-0098
http://LukeConstantino.com

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Luke Constantino
Realtor
Commercial/Residential
Remax At The Slope
261 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215
Office: (718) 532-2000
Direct: (212) 300-3919
lukeconstantino@gmail.com

 

Nick M.
Certified Residential Appraiser- West Palm Beach Real Estate - West Palm Beach, FL
Realtor-Appraiser in West Palm-South Florida Real Estate Appraiser
 Luke!!!  You're NOT fired!!  I like this idea and practice it. It keeps me on my toes.. and frankly, if I slip and slack, then I should be fired. Its about the seller, not us! :))  your righteous dude!!  how is the baby :))
May 02, 2007 07:10 AM
Joyce Heffner-Williams
Keller Williams Clients' Choice Realty - Monument, CO
Owner/Broker/EcoBroker - Monument Real Estate

Love the straight forward approach with the client.  I think that gains respect and frees you up to do the job the way you know how.

May 08, 2007 02:22 AM
Anonymous
Anonymous

The advice "Before you sign anything, make sure there is a right to cancel the contract under non-performance circumstances clause." Is great advice if you have not yet signed a contract and if the problem you have with your listing agent is non-performance. What if your problem with your realtor is that they call you an hour before they want to have a showing and are repetedly unreasonable with their requests for acces to your home? This is my problem. What would you recomend for that?

 

Sep 06, 2008 11:30 AM
#3
Luke Constantino
Brooklyn/Manhattan Real Estate - Brooklyn, NY
Residential/Commercial Real Estate Brooklyn NY

Every agent has a "Broker of Office" whom which they work for (unless you have the broker working for you). Usually calling the broker of office and saying you want to terminate the contract for lack of performance should do it. If you have any other problems after that, find your local board of realtors, they should be able to help you with any other actions you may want to take.

Sep 06, 2008 12:23 PM
Anonymous
Malisica Brunner

Unfortunately, we have already signed a contract. It is a multiple listing contract and I don't see anything about terminating for lack of performance. I understand how poorly the market is right now.  I am desperate to sell my home not due to money, but purely to have my family all in one place. My husband has been in Iraq for two and a half years. He is now in Ft. Rucker, Al and we are stuck here in Kentucky due to our home not selling. I feel our Realtor just generically listed our beautiful home with terrible pictures that we have asked them to change and they have done nothing else to try and move this house. When I call they don't even know who I am. I feel like they ask me to do their job. Just recently, I ask them to list our home on some military sites and their response was to ask me if there was a charge and where were those kinds of sites. I am so frustrated this is really taking a major toll on my family. Please any advice to get a new Realtor without major drama would be so appreciated. Thank You.

Aug 23, 2011 11:22 AM
#5
Luke Constantino
Brooklyn/Manhattan Real Estate - Brooklyn, NY
Residential/Commercial Real Estate Brooklyn NY

My best advice to you is to go to another real estate firm, explain your situation and ask them if there is anything they can do to rectify the situation. If you would like, you can call me directly at (212) 300-3919. I know I don't live in your state, but i can assure you when you tell me who the realtor is I will rectify it for you. I don't think anyone should have to go through this.

Aug 24, 2011 05:54 AM