property agent agreement

Posted by jj_delaney (145 days ago)

I am thinking of buying a village house in Clearwater Bay, I signed a contract with an agent who showed me the house. The contract was valid for three months and has now run out. Can I go directly to the owner and deal with him, without using an agent?

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Posted by SweetSue (143 days ago)

Technically I believe you can go directly to the owner, but morally it's disgusting you should proceed in this matter. The agent has the listing with the vendor, you as a purchaser enter an agreement with the agency/agent and he/she listens to your requirements finds the appropriate properties is working for you makes the appointment(s) to make viewing(s), takes you to the the viewing(s) makes the introduction and now you want to go direct. That is very underhanded. It would be very sad to see Asiaxpat print or promote this type of behaviour

Posted by jj_delaney (142 days ago)

Actually, all the agent did was show us one house one time. After that he did very little other than lie to us on two occassions. I will never be using her again and feel absolutely no obligation morally and have none legally.

Posted by ken132 (142 days ago)

Have you consider finding another agent who can show you the same house? I atually found my agent very very helpful when i bought mine - help me take care of a lot of details. (i am a first time buyer)

Posted by Linde824 (138 days ago)

A professional property agent is doing a lot more after the landlord and the buyer sign the provisional contract. You may have seen her doing very little before entering the final step. And especially for village houses, there can be many many hidden problems which experienced village house agents know how to handle. I strongly suggest you go back to your agent for her help. If it's the commission issue, you can either negotiate with your agent before entering into any contracts.