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Agents...please stop using this disclaimer

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Broker Associate / Team Lead - Texas Pride Realty Group 0503820 TX

I don't know how many times I've seen agents use something like this in the private remarks:

"The buyer is to verify ALL MLS info including, but not limited to schools, taxes, sq. ft., etc. Broker doesn't warranty validity of ANY info or condition of anything on or within property."

 

It's the responsibility of the listing agent to be accurate and honest in their listings.  It's duty both under the Texas Real Estate License Act and the REALTOR Code of Ethics.  Adding this type of disclaimer just lets me know that the agent isn't trained and doesn't understand the rules and laws of the industry. 

 

 

Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

You are very correct here Bob. That's just disappointing. I do my best to teach everyone that comes through my school to be ethical and to always follow the laws.

Dec 12, 2014 06:44 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     If the information is not verifiable, then WHY are you putting it into the MLS???

Dec 12, 2014 07:05 AM
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Absolutely!

I understand that maybe they've been trained/told to do that for their own protection, but it's sadly unprofessional.

Dec 12, 2014 11:27 AM
Dena Smith
DSmith Realtors - Irving, TX

Probably something the brokerage attorney told them to do.

Dec 13, 2014 07:22 AM
Michael Dagner
Brokers Guild Classic - Denver, CO
Your Denver Homes Realty Expert

Bob, not only that, but I don't understand why any agent would want to devote valuable marketing space in the mls listing for verbiage like that.  

Dec 13, 2014 04:36 PM