Now that is the question of the century. And the scary part is that in many cases such as this when we speak to the owner they have no idea of who, what, when, where and/or how their home is being marketed - AND THEY SEEM TO BE HAPPY WITH THEIR AGENT! (Although this doesn't sound like the case in question).

My niche being mostly expireds and FSBOs I see things daily that make me question what made the seller choose this agent in the first place. I am dumbfounded by some of the things I have seen. Completely mortified in other cases.

I hate to poor mouth anyone especially my colleagues. No, I really do. My name isn't Phil! hahahahaha But if the truth hurts - change the truth to a different truth - not a lie.

I could write a book in this thread. No, really, a book the size of the dictionary. Maybe call it "Seller's Bible - A Case Study" LOL

I would be concerned in your case Gloria if I was crossing over some boundary - or at least the possibility of being "accused" of doing so. I don't have enough details about this situation. But I would say that is a darn shame and that agent shouldn't be called an agent. It sounds as though a compentency hearing is in order for that agent!

Some agents are not challenged enough with "procedure and legalities" but it sounds like your guy was over the top. When his client contacts you directly to complete the deal you know there's a big problem. Congratulations on getting it done.

Congratulations Gloria...your hard work has paid off.

I call it the split personality agent syndrom. When they are with the clients before a contract is written they are the most outgoing easy to get hold of people you will ever meet. Once the contract is written they disappear and become idiots!

I personally know of an agent who is just out there getting the "deals" done. No follow up, you can never find anything out because he is out being a mover and a shaker. IF it ever gets to closing it is because the agent on the other side is doing everything. And to make it worse, the broker is ok with this because his agent is free to go on to the next deal. Hard to believe. I guess they are considered "extremely limited full service". An oxymoron, evidenced by the moron.