How do I find a realtor to show me all homes in my area/price range? Not just the ones their company isselling

Lauralu62
Home Buyer
Middle River, MD

Answers (7)
Cleo Pappas, Esq...
Agent
Bel Air, MD

In addition to the answers you received below, also know that you should sign a DUAL AGENCY agreement (if you agree to it) with a broker/agent if they show you a property that they have listed - even if you already have a Buyer Agency Agreement with the broker/agent. Otherwise, the broker/agent are technically representing the seller when they show you the property bcse they already have a signed listing agreement with that seller.

Sun Jun 7 2009, 08:17
Mansur Hasib -...
Agent
Maryland

Assuming the agent is a buyer's agent representing you, they are obligated by law and ethics and good customer service to show you properties from all companies listed in the MRIS that meet your criteria and buying ability -- within reason. You have to agree on a viewing schedule. No agent will agree to showing you all one hundred properties if such a large number are within your criteria. The two of you should be able to select the most promising three or four to see based on price condition, location, style that you prefer. Discuss each one and you should be able to focus better on the next set.

Some buyers wish to see hundreds of properties -- just for the sake of seeing them all. This is no way to approach this problem and waste of everyone's time. You and your agent need to agree on a reasonable schedule and approach.

Discuss the issue with your agent. Your contract with the agent should dictate the agent's commission structure and who will be paying the agent. Some seller's will not pay buyer agents. If your agreement does not obligate you to pay the agent, the agent is not obligated to show you properties where the agent cannot expect to get paid or get paid lower than the commission you agreed.

Thu Jun 4 2009, 19:05
J R
Agent
New York, NY

Personally, I don't care if you buy a home my company has listed or one another company has listed. I get paid either way. If I don't sell you home, well, then I don't get paid. Why would I not show you home?

Thu Jun 4 2009, 18:07
Marney Kirk
Agent
Timonium, MD

Most agents, if they are a REALTOR(R) and part of the Multiple Listing Service would show you homes listed with ANY company.
I noticed you also asked about credit affecting your VA loan, I have a great mortgage person who would be able to answer those questions.
Please contact me for more details.
Have a great night!
Sincerely,
Marney Kirk
Keller Williams Excellence

Thu Jun 4 2009, 17:23
Alan Kirkpatrick
Agent
Maryland

I believe most any agent will do that.

Thu Jun 4 2009, 17:14
Anna Brocco
Broker
Williston Park, NY

Find yourself a good agent and he/she will be able to show you whatever you want no matter whose listing it is. Interview a few agents and choose one that fits your personality, afterall you will be spending some time together.

Anna

Thu Jun 4 2009, 17:10
Judy Hendrickson
Agent
Stamford, CT
FIRST ANSWER

If you have a buyer agent, they will receive a commission from the sale regardless of the company selling. Sign up to have an agent represent YOU. Please check online websites on your own as well. If you notice they are only showing in house listings, ask them why! Only sign with an agent for a week or month if you want to test them out first.

Thu Jun 4 2009, 17:08

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