law of agency: It's important that you keep the lid on when selling your home... - 09/09/10 01:22 PM
In addition to other benefits, a one reason for hiring an agent to represent you when listing is to provide distance between yourself and potential buyers, basically creating a firewall to protect your interests. 
Interested buyers and their agents, given an opportunity to speak with an owner, will do all they can to ferret information out of the owner.  If you are ever approached for information, always refer those inquiring back to your agent.  It's best to be clear, firm, and if necessary, repetitive.  "You'll have to speak with my agent".  
A recent example I witnessed...
An owner, after giving a property … (2 comments)

 
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