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Jeffrey Jones
AZ Home Seekers - San Tan Valley, AZ
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I always refer them back to the agent with agency, and I certainly expect the same from others

Apr 29, 2016 12:49 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

It's both. I always call the other side & inform them of the buyers conduct & let them handle it from there.

My 'spidey senses' say that this buyer will be a pain no matter what.

Apr 29, 2016 03:24 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
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the listing agent should not be discussing anything with the potential buyer....and should be contacting the buyer's agent to control the buyer....

Apr 29, 2016 12:29 AM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I let the buyer agent know what their clients are up to!

Apr 29, 2016 03:50 AM
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Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Oh, absolutely,.,I am a big believer in the karmic consequences of not doing the right thing, even if my client doesn't.

Apr 29, 2016 12:22 AM
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

As far as answering the question in bold - I'm not sure what catagory you want to put it under but I would go with "do the right thing" and "treat your peers how you would want them to treat you".

Personally if I were the listing agent I would have told the buyers. "First you understand I represent the seller's interest and the your agent represents you, right?  So, I'm going to answer your question the same way I would answer it if your agent was asking the same question. (then I would either say make a written offer or if the seller had given me approval to communicate something less than what the listed price and terms are, then it is possible that I would answer their question with $$$ & X% closing costs) then I would ad that they should get with their agent if they have any further questions as their agent is representing their interest and can negotiate on their behalf which I can not do while representing the seller".

Apr 29, 2016 12:20 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington - I always want the buyer's agent to be involved if any such thing happens.

It is PROFESSIONAL COURTESY and ethical, too.

Apr 29, 2016 04:09 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I typically tell the principal to go through their agent.  I'd then alert their agent.

Apr 29, 2016 10:16 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

If I knew these folks were working with another agent and especially if I saw that they were the ones that had made a previous offer with someone else, I would immediately let them know they need to work with their agent and also call the agent to let them know what had just transpired.

Apr 29, 2016 03:28 AM
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Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

I would have responded the same way. Redirect buyer back to his agent and tell them that this not appropriate behavior or way to buy a home.

Apr 29, 2016 01:15 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Sometimes we need to remind our clients how things work, and WHY they work that way.

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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

I agree with Jeffrey Jones & others who say they should be referre back to their agent.

Apr 29, 2016 09:29 PM
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
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Good morning Paul. It happens, but nothing usually good comes from it, unless permission is given for whatever reason.

Apr 29, 2016 08:18 PM
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Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO
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 This has so many unintended consequences . . . besides the several obvious points, the Buyer will always think SHE is the one who made the deal happen, that her Agent couldn't get it done, but she did, so why does she need an Agent?

The Buyer sounds as creepy as the Agent, but we've all had them. 

Apr 29, 2016 09:53 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I do it because I would want to know and also to give the agent a chance to rein in their client and get them back under control.

Apr 29, 2016 09:04 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Yes,

 

Apr 29, 2016 08:11 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Professional courtesy but also ethics if the clients are signed to an agreement

Apr 29, 2016 07:37 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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Completely; this does happen more often than many might admit.

Apr 29, 2016 06:26 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Always back to the agent ... advising about agency ... and that I cannot discuss it with them. 

Apr 29, 2016 04:54 AM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I would refer them back to the listing agent. The agent needs to know in my opinion.

Apr 29, 2016 01:51 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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Definitely refer back - I would hope for the same professional and ethical courtesy

Apr 29, 2016 01:47 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I would say professional courtesy not an ethics issue if they contact you.

Apr 29, 2016 01:34 AM
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Becca Rasmussen
HomeSmart Cherry Creek - Highlands Ranch, CO

Ethically? No. A buyer has the right to approach any agent they wish and the agent contacted has no ethical duty that I'm aware of to report back to another agent. Is it wise of the buyer to approach the listing agent? Probably not - that listing agent is still, presumably, acting in the best interests of their client.

Professional courtesy? Dang straight! I'd want to know if my client were doing this, as obviously they're thinking I'd dropped the ball somewhere along the line and we'd need to have a serious discussion. I'd sure make the call if I were that listing agent and would direct that buyer back to their agent.

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On a side note, I would have to wonder if the listing agent is authorized by their client to give out such information in a phone call? As a seller, I probably wouldn't give such authorization to my agent, but I do understand that some people might so that they don't have to deal with the details. 

 

Apr 29, 2016 01:17 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

They would be calling their own agent with a combination of ethics, professional courtesy and just doing the right thing.

Apr 29, 2016 01:13 AM