679,404
I have done the same thing. When we have the listing, we are working in the best interest of our client and if that few minutes out of your day is worth someone writing an offer ... I say YES! Show it and Sell it! Giving honor to the original agent will be the right thing to do and will foster a great relationship with that agent and only build trust for future deals.
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Azle, TX
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Mimi Foster
Colorado Springs, CO
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY
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Dr. Karen Lewis, Broke...
Fort Lauderdale, FL
711,852
Your job is to get the home sold so absolutely show it again and honor the agent who showed it initially. I am surprised, however, that the out of town agent hasn't already set something up with another agent in their brokerage to cover their business while they are away.
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
5,005,642
You did the right thing..good for you..trust me other agents and this agent will always want to show your listings..that's what it's all about..respecting each other and having a win/win transaction. There will be many more for you!
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dr. Karen Lewis, Broke...
Fort Lauderdale, FL
5,230,068
You ABSOLUTELY did the right thing, Karen! You represent the seller and we do everything we can to facilitate a sale for THEM!
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
2,220,323
Gracious.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
2,684,009
Lynnea Miller makes the excellent point about your job being to sell the house.
As for "honoring" the other agent, that is your choice to make. Does the Buyer have a written Single Agent relationship per F.S. 475.278? (The FAR Form for Buyer Broker does not guarantee a Single Agent relationship; it only obligates the Buyer to pay a commission to whatever Broker they signed with).
The out of town agent would have slim chance of "procuring cause" if they only showed the house one time.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
1,466,207
Karen Jones Lewis, MBA, Realtor Sure, get it sold.
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
809,258
I agree with Ron and Alexandra Seigel agreeing with Diana Dahlberg and Lynnea Miller :-)
Also, I'd ask her if she has a written representation agreement with that agent, and ask if that agent arranged to have someone cover her while she is gone, as I don't want to step on any agency relationships and I would contact the agent to let them know their client contacted me. Perhaps the agent did arrange for someone to cover her and would rather that agent show it than the listing agent. -Kasey
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,452,819
Our job as listing agents is to get the property SOLD!
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
5,049,183
Yes, given the buyer saw it with the agent before. Too bad agent out of town did not arrange for coverag
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
5,772,575
Karen,
I agree with Diana Dahlberg and Lynnea Miller . A
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
634,482
I call the other agent's broker and make sure no one is covering for their agent first. I always agree to show my listings.
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
805,899
You have to do what is best for your client. She should have someone covering for her though, as not all agents would be as good as you are.
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
400,356
I think your point of view is right on.
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
4,882,355
Sounds like you are looking out for your clients best interest and will do whatever it takes to get the property sold. I applaud you for that.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
7,836,134
I think you made the correct decision.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
5,104,931
I would have shown her my listing, but first I would have asked her to find her agent to call me first and maybe even have a colleague show her. Too many things can go wrong if you get involved in another agent's relationship.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
6,393,404
It is your opportunity to get the property Sold, show it and close the sale.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
4,572,183
When it's my listing...it's my job to sell that property for my clients.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
321,564
Yes, You want to get this listing sold. You never know - this could be the perfect home for that caller.
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,854,909
My thoughts...you are doing the right thing. Your goal is to get your listing sold for your seller. And..I would be very proud of you!
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
259,005
That's great service for your seller. Doing what you can to secure a sale.
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,781,173
The interests of your client via fiduciary drive the deal....
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,052,211
I'm with Lyn! They've already seen the house, you provided access via their agent. Just imagine if you did that for every buyer when the agent wasn't available to show the property. You would have no time for your own clients. I might have a different view if there was an offer on the table. There's no reason that that buyer can't wait for their agent to return and accompany them. Is there? Why is their time more valuable than yours?
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
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Mimi Foster
Colorado Springs, CO
1,513,143
As long as they are writing for full list price; otherwise it may become a hiccup.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Dr. Karen Lewis, Broke...
Fort Lauderdale, FL
969,888
I would make an effort to reach out to the other agent or Broker. I would show and have shown and kept the information to a minimum.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
4,693,319
I would show them the home, but their agent should write up the offer. I definitely understand not always being available when our clients are wanting to see a property.
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
4,800,082
I think you are representing the best interests of your seller.
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
599,274
I would always call the original agent and notify them so they know it's on the up-and-up.
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
989,652
That would be the ethical thing to do - and good practise as well - what you send around comes back around!
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
5,583,278
we have done that many times..... the goal is to move property....list, sell, rinse and repeat....
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
1,712,676
My job is to represent my seller and do what is best for them. This is a no brainer decision.
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
911,338
In those situations, you write the offer. But I would ask if she has a signed buyer broker agreement.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,844,301
I would not be that kind hearted. I would tell her to wait until agent got back. What type of agency disclosure did you make? Did you have her sign it? Mistake if you didn't. Don't consider it a favor because it needed to be signed.
YOU GUYS ARE NUTS - DUAL AGENCY then applies & you are working with someone else's client. I would suggest someone call a board attorney on this.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
3,125,819
Yes Karen, you are representing your client well in getting the home sold. Showing the home and writing an offer on behalf of the other agent works to everyone's advantage and is WIN-WIN!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
393,762
177,546
I would show the buyer the home. But I wouldn't go beyond that -- if the buyer had specific buyer questions or wanted to write up an offer, I would refer her back to her agent, or I would contact her agent myself at that point.
1,725,996
You are a 'queen' to do that. When asked specific questions, only respond to what the seller has provided you in writing; liability.
4,434,127
5,868,544
4,936,677
You did the right thing, You want to sell it for your sellers. Other agent should of had someone cover for her.
1,502,998
I've done that too. I give the agent a quick courtesy call to let them know too.
2,390,620
Good intentions can get you into a lot of trouble. If said agent has an exclusive agreement she could have your head.
3,345,091
I would do whatever is reasonable and necessary to facilitate the sale. Showing the home a second time to the buyer is reasonable.
716,049
1,157,785
The law in my jurisdiction prohibits interference by other agents when certain criteria are met.
3,071,489
4,319,419
1,543,727
Your time, your decision, but you made an ethical promise so seems fine.
I'd do it for an agent I knew, maybe not a stranger.
3,988,007
I would not want my buyer looking at the house with the seller's agent so I would tell the buyer that it was not proper protocol and she needed to work it out with her agent.
3,986,258
I have done this before when it had just happened but if the agent had not been in contact or the showing had been a few weeks then I believe they are fair game.