accredited buyers representative: SHOULD YOU RELEASE A BUYER FROM AN AGENCY AGREEMENT? IF SO WHEN? - 01/14/11 06:28 AM


My question is when do you release a buyer from a buyer agency agreement... or do you?  We've all at one point or another declined a listing due to one reason or another.  How about declining or releasing a buyer?
I love working with first time home buyers, and have focused my energy in this direction... to even include getting my designation of ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative).  These buyers are like children at Christmas, eyes all a glow and for me it is like looking at homes in a new light.  They look for your knowledge and I work with … (10 comments)

accredited buyers representative: *NEW TREND* to disguise a short sale listing - 08/18/10 06:55 AM
There seems to be a new trend when properties are being listed, that by all rights should be short sales.  Have any of you run into this scenario too? 
I have a buyer looking to purchase a condo.  One would think this would be simple since there are so many out there to choose from.  He is a first time home buyer, therefore has nothing to sell.  He is going with a conventional mortgage, but is looking for help with the closing costs.... 
We have put 3 offers in on 3 different properties coming in maybe a thousand shy of asking.  We've … (27 comments)

accredited buyers representative: ONE REALTOR'S MISTAKE.. BECOMES MY ASSET/GAIN - 06/05/10 08:36 AM
I'm sitting at home this morning and thinking "ah.. not that busy of a day".  I can spend time with my son, go to the pool, and perhaps go and get ice cream later this evening.
My thoughts were interrupted when my cell phone rang.  It was the president of our board here at Cromwell Hills calling me asking if I could help her sister. It seems that her sister had a confirmed appointment to see a home this morning in East Hampton, CT, but the realtor NEVER showed up.... or returned their call.  They wanted to know if they had the … (28 comments)