

5,385,086
1. They may not have total confidence in their agent
2. They are control freaks and think they know better than anyone else.
3. Their agent has not educated them on the etiquette of who deals with whom.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Austin, TX
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
2,558,808
The reason I hear most often Jack Lewitz is they "didn't want to bother me" and then I very gently let them know that if they don't the situation will become very complicated and they may loose some of their bargaining power.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
1,874,908
They wanna deal, they want to get in before anyone else & they think it's a great idea. Just had a buyer tell me that a couple of days ago.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
6,763,520
They need a better education and more attention from their agent.
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
773,236
If their agent has not fully informed them of the process, then it should come as no surprise that they do.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Teri Pacitto
Westlake Village, CA
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
936,418
Vareity of reasons. Don't really like thier agent, think they can deduct 3%, think they are slick, don't know any better, etc.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,231,519
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Jack Lewitz
Evanston, IL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
2,130,502
Because the listing agent is just that charismatic?
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
613,494
1. Most buyer agents do a crappy job.
2. Buyers do not trust their agent, because they talk out both sides.
So buyers go elsewhere to learn the truth...sometimes they even call us.
Yesterday we got a call from a buyer under contract in Palm Beach asking us questions because his "fake" buyers agent was worthless...
Eve
PS: In more than 25 years I have never had a buyer call the listing agent...why? Because I do my job!
Blame the buyers agent, not the buyer....
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Sam Shueh
San Jose, CA
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Teri Pacitto
Westlake Village, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
1,112,527
Because they were out driving around, they saw a sign--and they lost their brain for a few minutes.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
5,546,505
I get those calls every single day, Jack Lewitz - they don't want to 'bother' their agents! They've lost multiple homes in bidding wars and think they can get a leg-up by speaking directly with the LA. Their agents need to instruct them that this costs them in negotiating - LAs are going to ask the right questions - they represent the SELLERS!
Dumb move on their part as well as their agents'!
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
3,988,144
I think there are many reasons. The one main reason I hear is they don't want to bother their agent on their day off or on vacation. How kind and considerate they are.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
2,717,363
If you work with somebody like that, make sure that you have a commission agreement in writing. One of those LA's is going to snag that buyer, and all you will have is a long shot at procuring cause.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
5,585,039
the buyer's agent is usually laze; or doesn't return phone calls; or possibly sends the buyer directly to avoid being bothered....
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,687,602
Because they can't get ahold of their agent! I had one call last week or so and wanted me to help her - really? I suggested she call the broker and he/she could assign somebody to help her while her agent was out of town.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,871,485
The instinct to "handle" kicks in. Then, they never agreed to the rules that agents live by and lastly, its my money my decision? Perhaps it's just an old fashioned "ants in the pants" at work.....
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,269,043
Many buyers do not feel there is a need for a middle man. They are to be treated as a Supra door man or a contract space fillers.
If they have agents they do not want to show 100 homes. Those who let their clients to wonder around are often C rated discount realtors.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,774,106
Either the agent has not explained the process to them or they don't listen when their agent speaks. A
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,554,814
You can't fix stupid!
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
8,232,689
They come with the territory.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,758,637
It is a very perplexing problem and one that can backfire on buyers very quickly.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,174,971
I wish we knew.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
846,575
Always working an angle! Plus we live in an instant gratification world and their agent is one extra step they don't want to waste time on. I personally do NOT talk to them!
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
321,664
They don't want to bother their agent. They don't know the difference. Their agent won't bother showing them properties they are not qualified to purchase.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
637,764
Have had that happen where the buyer wants to find out a lot of information about the property from the listing agent before they go back and make the offer through their buyers agent. They probably feel the listing agent knows more about the property, which they do. When I get those calls, I always ask if they are working with an agent and only answer questions if they say they are not. But buyers don't necessarily tell the truth, as we all know. What I do is just tell them what I have on the MLS for the public. Anything else is for a time when I believe they have become a client.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
878,691
Because they just don't understand how it all works (because their agent hasn't educated them), they think they'll get a good deal, they think they can get in faster to see the place... You name it.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,713,581
That is rarely happened in my 26 years.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,190,694
They think their agent won't find out.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
86,514
I think the vast majority have NOT been explained the process. However, some agents stick their clients on a "drip" system and encourage them to get out and look at the property without the agent. They encourage them to go by open houses, etc. It's a wonder they call the listing agent? On the other hand many buyers call the listing agent directly with the idea of relieving us of our brokerage fee. They always say I am getting both ends of the deal so make THEM a deal on the brokerage--kickback-rebate, etc. Shades of Redfin!
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
809,308
All of the above. But sometimes it is as simple as they drove by a property, saw the sign and wanted the info now instead of when their agent could get the answers and get back to them. We are an instant gratification society after all.-Kasey
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
602,081
They either don't trust their agent to present their message properly, they are micro-managers that have to do everything themselves, or they aren't smart enough to understand the protections their agent provides them.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
45,957
without reading through the other posts - it's because they think they can get a better deal by only dealing with the listing agent. I dont care what the buyer gives as an excuse or reason. It's all about the money.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,545,944
Yes, but not as much any more. Used to be they'd contact me to see the house and to buy it. Now they are becoming more loyal to their agents.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,153,799
It boils down to not taking the time to educate the Buyer. Most seasoned Buyers know not to weaken their position by doing that.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,446,856
I wish I knew. Yet, Nina Hollander provides three great thoughts on the subject.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,013,938
I have found 2 main reasons:
- They hope to get a better price - which will never happen
- Their agent failed to educate them on the process
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,466,257
Jack Lewitz Some think they can get some inside information on the listing from the listing agent. Little do they know.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,395,083
Very often, they tell me, it's because their agent isn't responding to their calls or doing what they want.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,074,716
4,788,872
The reasons likely vary by person and can include:
They don't know any better.
They think they may obtain some additional insight.
They don't want to "bother" their agent.
Fill-in-the-blank.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,618,024
3,417,356
Usualy no patience to wait or they have a buyer agent who is not working fast enough for them or not working fo rthem at all
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,322,295
Jack Lewitz - well, they don't want to bother them...
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,638,924
They are ty[pically with low service, no communication agents.
It's a reflection of whom they chose to rep them.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,986,529
I have had some say their agent is not calling like they say they are.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
117,135
Lots of people are online doing a lot of research on their own. Thye have acess to lots of information.
as a buyers agent, agents need to be proactive and bery responsive to keep their clients happy and motivated to see homes with them.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
5,344,894
6,051,962
For many reasons, unfortunately some are because they are not confident with their Buyer's agent.
5,281,581
4,434,277