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Rainmaker
784,786
The Woodland Team of Texas
The Woodland Companies - Austin, TX
Land Specialists

We dont show without a buyers agency, which covers it, then it can be written into the offer that they seller pays it.

Dec 17, 2018 10:46 PM
Rainmaker
699,277
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Never never never never never never never

Sep 01, 2015 12:01 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Probably not... or would remind buyers they would owe me the commission per our agency agreement.

Aug 31, 2015 09:13 PM
Rainer
231,224
Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

ahhhhhhh. no. butttt. if i had a stellar relationship with the buyer... and they agreed to pay your portion...i might... might being the operative word. great question

Aug 31, 2015 02:11 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I will advise the BUYER they will be responsible for any defeciency in compensation as discussed during 'the talk.' They prefer seeing properties where the seller does not divert traditional costs onto the buyer.

 

Aug 31, 2015 02:06 PM
Rainer
216,904
Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

Not at all. 

Aug 31, 2015 02:04 PM
Ambassador
6,393,404
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

As long as we have a buyer agency that covers this.

Jun 24, 2018 11:17 PM
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

nope!

Sep 11, 2016 12:39 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

No way

Sep 05, 2016 10:31 PM
Rainmaker
628,814
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

I have  done this a couple of times , you just need to make sure you have an agreement w/ the Buyer your representing. Then if an offer is written spell out your compensation (brokerage fee) in the offer to purchase. The Seller normally changes their tune when they see a serious offer in writing.

Sep 01, 2015 10:04 AM
Rainer
3,825
Christopher St.John
St.John Realty Group - Phoenix, AZ
Real Estate Done Right!

Debbie,

I would  contact the Seller and ask to view the property to see if it meets your clients needs. While I was previewing the home ask the Seller if they would mind signing a single party listing (most often they are happy to comply).  If they have any reservations explain that in the event your clients like the property and submit an offer, then as the Seller they will decide whether to accept or counter the offer at that time based on the offer and the single party listing agreement.

I have done this many times and have never had a FSBO say, "No". In fact besides selling a few of the homes I have ended up taking a few listings this way!

Obviously it would be wonderful to already have an executed Buyer Broker Agreement to protect yourself.

I  am also conscious of the fact that we have a fiduciary agreement with our Clients that obligates us to show them the property if they want to  see it (FSBO or not).

All the best!

Sep 01, 2015 07:37 AM
Rainer
45,957
Andy Madrid
Hawaii Coast Realty, LLC - Kailua-Kona, HI
Expertise, Professionalism, and Service

Not without anything in writing.  If I think that it could be the right house or if my buyers want to see it, I remind them that without any agreement with the seller, they are responsible for paying my commission.

Sep 01, 2015 07:23 AM
Rainer
26,764
Beatrice Briseno
RE/MAX Unlimited - San Antonio, TX
Beatrice M. Briseno, GRI, CDPE, San Antonio, TX

No

Sep 01, 2015 05:36 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Debbie Reynolds it's okay to show as long as you talk to your buyers. My buyers are always fine to pay me - even when it's FSBO!

Sep 01, 2015 04:57 AM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Only with a signed commission agreement (Signed either by the seller or buyer).

Sep 01, 2015 04:30 AM
Rainmaker
212,755
Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

No I would not do that, chances are you'll never get paid at that point.

Sep 01, 2015 03:55 AM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

NO!

Sep 01, 2015 12:39 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It depends but typically not.  Unless it's in writing, you're likely to be out of luck if an agreement is reached.   

Sep 01, 2015 12:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,661,936
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Never say never but in 15+ years I have not.

Sep 01, 2015 12:20 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

that would be a good idea.... the seller should sign an agreement with that buyer's name referenced on it.... and that agreement should survive the showing by a lengthy period of time...

Aug 31, 2015 11:34 PM
Ambassador
3,164,294
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

nope.  In GA we have a one time showing agreement I use often with FSBOs

Aug 31, 2015 11:22 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Debbie Reynolds No way! It's hard enough to get paid from thoses who do sign an agreement.

Aug 31, 2015 11:07 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

NEVER, it only takes doing it once in a career and learning the hard wayl Whether it be a signed agreement from the seller or the buyer. No signature, no showing

Aug 31, 2015 10:41 PM
Rainmaker
292,685
Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

Marc is right so meet with FSBO's first and get them to sign commission agreement and bring buyer with next visit. Who knows this might turn into s listing or you may help the FSBO move or get a referral from them . You never know where business will come from but if you turn your head you'll never know .

Aug 31, 2015 10:21 PM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

No as it shuts the door.

Aug 31, 2015 10:15 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Yes since compesation if addressed in our buyers rep agreement.

Aug 31, 2015 10:05 PM
Rainmaker
516,437
Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

No.  I would make sure I have something in writing prior to showing.  I am too familiar with sellers who want to make more after making a verbal agreement.  

Aug 31, 2015 09:42 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I have done it in the past.

Aug 31, 2015 09:19 PM
Rainmaker
911,338
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

They don't have to pay if you show it before they agree to pay commission. At least have agreement with buyer to pay in case seller won't pay.

Aug 31, 2015 09:07 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

If you don't get a signed agreement from either the buyer or the seller, then you are working for free.

Aug 31, 2015 07:29 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Debbie. If I had a verbal understanding with the seller and is the right home for my buyer, sure I would.

Aug 31, 2015 07:08 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good Tuesday morning Debbie. Not being an agent, I don't know. I had to see some of the answers.

Aug 31, 2015 06:29 PM
Rainmaker
4,160,812
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Debbie, I might. Good question.

Aug 31, 2015 02:08 PM