Hi Cathy,

If you had a signed agreement with that agent, you need to have their broker sign a release/termination of the agreement. You need to read the agreement (maybe even have an attorney take a look at it), to be sure you will not have the risk of being sued by that agent. You then can hire another buyer agent. In defense of all agents, please be sure there is a good reason for firing the original agent. We do an awful lot of work without getting paid for it. Hopefully you can work out your differences. If not please let me know how I can help further.

Lisa Devnew
LDevnew@cbmove.com
410-615-0990

I you had established a relationship with the first Agent, why would you want to speak to another? It is very important to have Buyer representation (someone who looks out for your best interest). You can interview Agents that would represent you and find a "fit", when you do that there is no reason to go looking elsewhere.
Honesty is always the best policy.
Ania
AniaMiller@kw.com

Cathy,
That can be a sticky situation. The most important question is: Have you signed a Buyer's Agent Agreement with the first agent? There is also something called Procuring Cause but that's a matter where the agent duke it out a bit.
Call me and I can explain it to you...
Jennie Melvin
410-570-8392

Cathy - Did you have a Buyer Broker Agreement with the agent that showed you the property?
If you did; than probably not. Even without a Buyer Broker Agreement; there is probably a procuring cause issue. Meaning the agent who showed it started the process for you to purchase the home and may well be due a commission.

The short answer: yes - but the 2nd agent may not get paid - and will be looking for someone to pay them - like you.