Easy way of telling RE agents that you are representing yourself when buying a house?

[pditty8811]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
WA

Is there an easy way of telling agents you are representing yourself? I have the paperwork and I know the process, but they are really pushing. Sometimes I am just plain rude. Any ideas on how to handle with tact? They don't get it. I'm not paying a BAC.

 

[TheGeekess]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
WA

Is there an easy way of telling agents you are representing yourself? I have the paperwork and I know the process, but they are really pushing. Sometimes I am just plain rude. Any ideas on how to handle with tact? They don't get it. I'm not paying a BAC.

How about:
No thank you, I don't need an agent.
Repeat as necessary.

 

[pditty8811]

How about:
No thank you, I don't need an agent.
Repeat as necessary.

Then you get in return:

"May I ask why?"

Or,

"That's why you need an agent!"

Or,

"You know it is free for a buyer to have an agent because the commissions are paid for by the seller?" (And then I have to go through my whole speal of how the costs of the seller get passed onto the buyer, and how the sale price has already been adjusted for paying out the BAC.

Or lies such as:

"Selling agents only work with other agents."

 

[xylene]

A lot of realtors are scum

Being polite isn't important to negotiating anyway.

 

[TheGeekess]

"May I ask why?"

Good day, sir/ma'am.

"That's why you need an agent!"

Good day, sir/ma'am.

"You know it is free for a buyer to have an agent because the commissions are paid for by the seller?"

Good day, sir/ma'am.

"Selling agents only work with other agents."

Good day, sir/ma'am.

Refuse to engage. It's not that hard.

And nor is this a legal question, just so you know.

 

[xylene]

Refuse to engage. It's not that hard.

If you suggest dealing only with polite realtors, it might take a LONG time to buy a house.

 

[justalayman]

can you explain what sort of situation you are in when getting these questions?🍀

 

[justalayman]

If you suggest dealing only with polite realtors, it might take a LONG time to buy a house.

Um, former Realtor here thank you very much 🐽

 

[pditty8811]

can you explain what sort of situation you are in when getting these questions?

Usually this is the agent showing us the house, whether it is the listing agent, or an agent the listing agent sent our way tryng to get a BAC commission.

Anyhow, I'm not there alone with the agent, my fiance is there too, which makes things difficult in negotiating and telling them "no, we are not being represented." My fiance thinks I'm being plain rude to these people. Like I'm the bad guy, of course...

Hey, its my money! Well, our money...

 

[I'mTheFather]

I don't think I've ever encountered a realtor that I considered rude. I haven't dealt with hundreds though, so...

Regarding the commission, doesn't the listing agent earn the entire commission if the buyer doesn't work with an agent?

 

[pditty8811]

Good day, sir/ma'am.


Good day, sir/ma'am.


Good day, sir/ma'am.



Good day, sir/ma'am.

Refuse to engage. It's not that hard.

And nor is this a legal question, just so you know.

If I remain distant through the house showing, my fiance thinks I"m being socially awkward. LOL. I'm literally distant socially and just straightforward during these interactions for a reason. I don't want them to get the idea that there will be any procuring cause here.

But I'm still doing it this way, being distant and sort of rude. I'm just trying to get ideas if there is another way to approach this situation.

 

[pditty8811]

I don't think I've ever encountered a realtor that I considered rude. I haven't dealt with hundreds though, so...

Regarding the commission, doesn't the listing agent earn the entire commission if the buyer doesn't work with an agent?

No, not if its blatantly stated within the offer that buyer is not represented and BAC is not being paid out. It also helps if there is a clause in there that the LA signs with the buyers that says the same thing in plain English.

State that no dual agency agreement exists. However, realtors will like to tell you what you've stated.

 

[Proserpina]

I'm sorry, but which part of "No thanks, we do not need your services" is hard to understand?

Your relationship with your fiance is your problem. Obviously.

 

[justalayman]

No, not if its blatantly stated within the offer that buyer is not represented and BAC is not being paid out. It also helps if there is a clause in there that the LA signs with the buyers that says the same thing in plain English.

State that no dual agency agreement exists. However, realtors will like to tell you what you've stated.

You are wrong. The commission is owed to the listing agent. Only of through a contractual agreement does anybody get a penny of it other than the listing agent (well, actuslly it's the listing broker)

If it is the listing agent showing the property he is better served if you are not represented because he make me more money (basicslly double) since he will get the listing agent share plus the selling agents share. It's what we called double dipping.

 

[pditty8811]

You are wrong. The commission is owed to the listing agent. Only of through a contractual agreement does anybody get a penny of it other than the listing agent (well, actuslly it's the listing broker)

If it is the listing agent showing the property he is better served if you are not represented because he make me more money (basicslly double) since he will get the listing agent share plus the selling agents share. It's what we called double dipping.

That is not true. If a clause in the offer states that no dual agency agreement exists and the BAC will not be paid out, then the seller will not be paying out that 2.5% or 3% to anyone. The seller will keep it.

EDIT;

On NWMLS form 21 there question 15. If the boxes for "Selling Broker" are not checked and "Listing Broker" only the "Seller" box is checked. Then the seller keeps that commission. And I can offer less on house. Easy. Also, a special clause helps to clarify things.

Anything else, or are you shafting people with your real estate nonsense when you talk to clients?