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That isn't the strategy for a better deal...

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Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Results Realty GA RE Lic # 282060

I had a buyer call me recently.  He wanted info on a property I had listed.  It wasn't what he was looking for, so I asked what he was trying to find...  Reluctantly, he shared a little with me. 

I knew of another property that was listed with another agent.  I told him I would be happy to show it to him.  He wanted the address, but didn't want me to show it to him.  I asked why... 

He wanted to deal with the listing agent in order to get a better deal...

I let him know that it doesn't work that way...  The seller isn't going to save money that they will pass along to the buyer, the listing agent will just make more money... and NOT represent the best interests of the buyer. 

I can't force him to use a buyer's agent...  And I wouldn't try to force him to.  But, I CAN let him know what the dangers are.

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Lee & Pamela St. Peter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC
Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

That's really all we can do Lane.  I've run into this situation more with buyers going to builders directly.  There they feel they'll get a steal... 

Jul 12, 2009 11:29 PM
Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

I had that happen too, only I didn't show them the house. I quizzed them and found out the same thing. They had found me on my search site. Thought I was the listing agent when they found out they wanted to call him.

I also told them the same thing. No matter they are convienced they will get a better deal.

 

Jul 12, 2009 11:33 PM
Cynthia Bartch
Granville, OH

That's a real shame he didn't realize you would be looking out for his best interests Lane.

Jul 13, 2009 02:32 AM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

Thanks guys.  I hope if nothing else, a buyer learns that we can help tham and it isn't going to cost them...

Jul 13, 2009 03:44 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

The best thing we can do is continuelly educate people, they will make their own decisions.

Jul 16, 2009 11:21 AM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

Evelyn - That is part of the job...

Jul 18, 2009 02:39 PM
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