Another agent is showing your new construction listing to his buyers and also his builder so it can be duplicated in another location. Do you have a problem with your listing being used this way?

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties, The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730 (Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070)

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It happens in our market, in fact happened again this weekend.

Sep 03, 2018 06:50 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

I don't have any issues with this.

Sep 03, 2018 06:43 AM

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Brenda J. Andrew

ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX

Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

Absolutely. I am not sure what can be done about it though except make a mental note. This same thing happens here sometimes when agents have a market share of a condo complex and then a few agents have single listings in the same area. They show your unit, then the one they are going to sell for the lower price.

Apr 07, 2015 09:20 PM

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Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239

Real Estate One - Commerce, MI

Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com

There is nothing you can really do, but be mean and refuse to show it.

Apr 07, 2015 06:19 PM

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I have a problem with it but it would be hard to stop!

Apr 07, 2015 03:13 PM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Debbie Reynolds - oh yes, I see a problem there. However, what can be done about it? To market new project, builder needs to share this information. And to a potential buyer, a listing agent cannot and should not deny to share it.

A very good question - and prompts us to come up with some good answer.

Apr 07, 2015 02:23 PM

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Noah Seidenberg

Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL

Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Debbie, this is a very good question. The time of an Architect is money. This all depends on if the person is flattered or wants to get paid. So I have to give you a noncommittal answer. I know of a really beautiful modern house that was built around here using old Frank Lloyd Wright plans. It is really nice. I do not know if they paid for the plans or if a copy right has a statute of limitations that expires?

Apr 07, 2015 08:26 AM

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is a situation that should be anticipated. I would not worry about it. You may have the occasion to do the same thing.

Apr 07, 2015 07:50 AM

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Jeff Pearl

RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA

Full Service Full Time Realtor

The blueprints could be copyrighted. i would ask the builder and arcitech that drew up the plans for your listing. Yhey might say ok as a professional courtesy.

Apr 07, 2015 07:17 AM

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Spirit Messingham

Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson, AZ

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I dont have a problem with it, and figure it can happen one way or another. Interesting question.

Apr 07, 2015 07:07 AM

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debbie,

No, I would not have a problem with that. The majority of the planet is in a me-too mentality. Everyone is busy copying each other...Look at Samsung, they copied Apple and so it goes. Builders copy other builders, you have to have guts to do or be original...I rest my case, LOL A

Apr 07, 2015 06:22 AM

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Caroline Gerardo

Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA

C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

Architect might have issue, plans are commonly copyright protected. I would have trouble with the builder or builder's employees showing up for a walk through and measure, little you can do about the agent with a buyer... Is the builder a national brand?

Apr 07, 2015 04:59 AM

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Cindy Davis

SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

Of course it would not feel right. That said, I honestly don't know what you can do about it without discriminating.

Apr 07, 2015 04:28 AM

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It happens in our market, in fact happened again this weekend.
Absolutely. I am not sure what can be done about it though except make a mental note. This same thing happens here sometimes when agents have a market share of a condo complex and then a few agents have single listings in the same area. They show your unit, then the one they are going to sell for the lower price.
There is nothing you can really do, but be mean and refuse to show it.
Debbie Reynolds - oh yes, I see a problem there. However, what can be done about it? To market new project, builder needs to share this information. And to a potential buyer, a listing agent cannot and should not deny to share it.

A very good question - and prompts us to come up with some good answer.
Debbie, this is a very good question. The time of an Architect is money. This all depends on if the person is flattered or wants to get paid. So I have to give you a noncommittal answer. I know of a really beautiful modern house that was built around here using old Frank Lloyd Wright plans. It is really nice. I do not know if they paid for the plans or if a copy right has a statute of limitations that expires?
This is a situation that should be anticipated. I would not worry about it. You may have the occasion to do the same thing.
The blueprints could be copyrighted. i would ask the builder and arcitech that drew up the plans for your listing. Yhey might say ok as a professional courtesy.
I dont have a problem with it, and figure it can happen one way or another. Interesting question.
Debbie,

No, I would not have a problem with that. The majority of the planet is in a me-too mentality. Everyone is busy copying each other...Look at Samsung, they copied Apple and so it goes. Builders copy other builders, you have to have guts to do or be original...I rest my case, LOL A
Architect might have issue, plans are commonly copyright protected. I would have trouble with the builder or builder's employees showing up for a walk through and measure, little you can do about the agent with a buyer... Is the builder a national brand?
Of course it would not feel right. That said, I honestly don't know what you can do about it without discriminating.