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Question: Can you show us some homes this weekend?
It may surprise some that a real estate broker would not jump at the opportunity to show a home.  However, realtors have a Code of Ethics that guide our relationship with the public and each other.  Mr. Iarossi did it exactly right
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QUESTION:
Hi Rich. I found you on the internet and was wondering if you could show us some homes this weekend? We already have a Realtor but she’s going to be away.
ANSWER:
The short answer is going to be no, but let me explain a little bit. First, Realtors abide by a Code of Ethics and it could be a violation of that Code if I showed you homes, knowing that you're already working with an agent. Second, Realtors don't get paid by the hour, we only get paid a commission, when a house sells. I can only assume that if I showed you a house, and you wanted to write an offer, you would do that with your current agent.
Let me offer a couple of solutions to your problem though. If your agent is out of town, check to ... more

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