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Rainmaker
1,506,163
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

ABSOLUTELY!  My listing or anyone else's!

Jul 02, 2018 10:40 PM
Rainmaker
4,582,434
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Why are you asking?

Jul 02, 2018 10:10 PM
Rainmaker
1,056,663
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Do they want me to be their sensei?
I mean like Pei Mei. Is it your wish to have this power? We start tomorrow!

Jul 02, 2018 09:29 PM
Ambassador
5,254,675
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I typically refer them out to another agent. I don't like doing dual agency - not because they are first timers either.

Jul 02, 2018 09:41 PM
Rainmaker
1,553,599
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Yes of course, why not?

If not, seek another profession.

 

Jul 03, 2018 04:44 AM
Ambassador
2,456,865
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I usually refer buyers of my listings to other agents. However, if they insist on working with me then yes, I'm very comfortable. Whether they are first time home buyers or not.

Jul 03, 2018 02:58 AM
Ambassador
3,349,554
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Like Debe Maxwell, CRS - my business model is to refer agents on my listings. I also agree with Eve of Mike & Eve Alexander - it feels like a conflict of interest to me. 

Jul 03, 2018 06:38 AM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

All agents get comfortable pretty quick when it comes to getting double the commission.

I don't care how ethical someone claims to be, having the buyer and seller in the same transaction is not ideal for either party.  

It is called "conflict of interest"...even if there is nothing dishonest going on.

Eve

Jul 03, 2018 06:08 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

We avoid single agent dual agency

Jul 03, 2018 05:10 AM
Rainmaker
4,901,858
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

You bet.

Jul 03, 2018 04:05 AM
Rainer
87,920
Jeff Perlis Prime Properties
Prime Properties - Lake Arrowhead, CA
Experience Your Own Transformation!

Absolutely! 

Jul 03, 2018 12:12 AM
Rainmaker
1,624,853
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Yes, absolutely. 

Jul 02, 2018 11:51 PM
Rainmaker
4,272,934
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

After they sign a disclaimer, yes!

Jul 02, 2018 09:28 PM
Ambassador
2,684,669
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

  Yes

Jul 02, 2018 09:23 PM
Rainmaker
2,221,377
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Sure

Jul 03, 2018 01:37 PM
Rainmaker
647,610
Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
A Tradition of Trust

absolutely, I have been comfortable many many times over but if you do not, then you should not do it.

Jul 03, 2018 08:44 AM
Rainmaker
1,323,529
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Yes. First thing to do is to make sure that they and the seller feel comfortable about the relationship.

Jul 03, 2018 08:02 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Yes.

Jul 03, 2018 07:59 AM
Rainmaker
7,864,157
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Yes.

Jul 03, 2018 06:47 AM
Rainmaker
577,750
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

Absolutely!  I explain Dual Agency thoroughly and ensure they undertstand the meaning and if they agree... then yes we proceed. I explain all the forms and clauses thorughly to ensure they understand what they are signing... 

Jul 03, 2018 06:35 AM
Rainmaker
1,386,774
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

My partner Megan Marsh loves working with first time buyers. 

Jul 03, 2018 05:38 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

When i list a home my job is to sell that home. I work with all buyers and if they do not have their own agent. I can facilutate their sale without gving them advice. 

Jul 03, 2018 05:21 AM
Rainmaker
5,113,121
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Why not? Although typically, I refer out as I don't like dual agency first-time buyer or not.

Jul 03, 2018 05:15 AM
Rainmaker
1,728,256
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Why not?

Jul 03, 2018 04:32 AM
Ambassador
6,418,755
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Sure, but that doesnt stop me from sending them to my buyer specialist, my time is too valuable to waste on first time homebuyers.

Jul 03, 2018 02:33 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I have never allowed that to happen.... every buyer needs representation, especially a first time buyer..... I need to sleep at night....working that first time buyer without representing the buyer is greed at its best....

Jul 03, 2018 01:40 PM
Rainmaker
4,961,536
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Of course, why not!

 

Jul 03, 2018 10:25 AM
Rainer
92,082
Jon K. Judd
Keller Williams Realty - Central Delaware - Dover, DE
GRI, e-PRO, SFR, Delaware Homes

Fon one of my listings, I will usually give an agent within our office a referal for the buyer...though if they insist, I will represent them with consent of my seller....  That's just me...

Jul 03, 2018 10:07 AM
Ambassador
2,188,163
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Yes, I did.

Jul 03, 2018 07:09 AM
Rainmaker
1,241,879
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Always refer to another agent to represent another party.

Jul 03, 2018 07:09 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,587
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Why are you asking?

Jul 03, 2018 07:06 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Depends on the buyer and the listing.

Jul 03, 2018 06:21 AM
Rainmaker
5,240,031
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I feel comfortable with first time buyers period

Jul 03, 2018 05:59 AM
Rainmaker
519,324
Dan Tabit
Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

I do, provided that they have a clear understanding of Agency. Acknowledge both verbally and in writing that they are not represented in the transaction and it's best for my seller. 

I enjoy first time buyers and they are a series of potential future transactions if handled properly.  

Jul 03, 2018 09:02 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Yes

Jul 03, 2018 07:44 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I am comfortable working with any buyer on my listing.

Jul 03, 2018 07:35 PM
Rainmaker
4,177,308
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Yes, definitely.

Jul 03, 2018 03:11 PM
Rainmaker
759,485
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

I love any buyer on my listing; I just took a deposit on one of my listings this week. 

Jul 03, 2018 02:35 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I wear Keens or Eccos. Very comfortable.

Jul 03, 2018 02:12 PM
Rainmaker
5,877,915
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

We can work as a transaction broker on listings, as long as the Seller agrees.

Jul 07, 2018 05:05 AM
Rainmaker
902,038
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Why not?

Jul 04, 2018 03:28 PM
Ambassador
3,167,714
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

if the clients are okay with it I am.  If either of the clients would like to be referred to someone in my office I do so.  If the buyer would like to be referred to someone outside my office I do so. 

Jul 04, 2018 10:39 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Yes.

Jul 03, 2018 10:34 PM
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