1. Get independent comps from a licensed real estate appraiser...you'll pay a coupla hundred bucks...but if the comps aren't the same he's got some explaining to do...
2. If he also represents any buyer on the sale, you can negotiate 1-2% off his commission...any realtor would be a fool not to do so...and they all bullshit you about their agency allowing them to do this...but it's a common practice when requested...I even had a realtor or prospective new owner pay for pest inspections and sewer tests...
3. You never have to be pressured into selling. If you signed an agreement with him you can just ride out the duration. If his comps are bad you have grounds for breaking it.
4.Table the revenge until later. When your motive is less apparent.
Replies to: "You hold all the cards..."
- Opinions on how to handle realtor conflict of interest (revenge and practical advice appreciated) - LanceManion - 9:23am 5/7/09
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- You hold all the cards... - GOAT - 11:08am 5/7/09
- He broke the rules by disclosing to the seller who you were... - jabi - 11:00am 5/7/09
- I'd start with honestly answering whether you want to sell your house now. - jakers - 10:51am 5/7/09
- Dump 'em. [NT] - jabbadoody5 - 9:46am 5/7/09
- Go with your gut. - McSweeney - 9:36am 5/7/09
- So not even a bag of burning shit on his front porch? Otherwise, good thoughts. [NT] - LanceManion - 10:08am 5/7/09
- agree - clements2 - 9:49am 5/7/09
- Re: agree - WoodstockIrish - 9:52am 5/7/09
- Agree. Say "Bye, Bye" by sending a registered letter with return receipt. - The Woj - 10:07am 5/7/09
- We do. We could dump him, but if we sell the place within the next 90 days, he gets the commish - LanceManion - 10:06am 5/7/09
- dump him, then wait it out -- better things will come. - clements2 - 10:21am 5/7/09
- the problem is this is prime house selling season - WoodstockIrish - 11:30am 5/7/09
- true -- but the market should still be decent late summer/early fall - clements2 - 12:47pm 5/7/09
- Exactly. I think a simple threat would be enough to have this guy rip up the contract. - jakers - 11:36am 5/7/09
- the problem is this is prime house selling season - WoodstockIrish - 11:30am 5/7/09
- dump him, then wait it out -- better things will come. - clements2 - 10:21am 5/7/09
- Re: agree - WoodstockIrish - 9:52am 5/7/09
