Thoughts, etc.
“Also, honor any agreements. If you’re not
to use other agents, don’t. If agents get wind that you’re not playing by the
rules, they may put a lot less effort into serving you. This goes beyond rules,
too. Just be honest. If you’re using two agents, let them know. (Don’t feel that
you have to sign any exclusive representation agreement. You might find it best
to use several agents at first until you determine which one you like
best.)”
to use other agents, don’t. If agents get wind that you’re not playing by the
rules, they may put a lot less effort into serving you. This goes beyond rules,
too. Just be honest. If you’re using two agents, let them know. (Don’t feel that
you have to sign any exclusive representation agreement. You might find it best
to use several agents at first until you determine which one you like
best.)”
It is really that simple
– if the Buyer or Seller agrees to work with me, I expect honest, not only with
me, but with themselves as well about their comfortable price range,
wants/needs/etc. Honesty and loyalty will go a long way.
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