H.H. asks from New Baltimore, MI on February 26, 2009
Realtor Question...
My husband and I need to be out of our home in the next couple of months. I contacted real estate agent on Monday to see if he could help us out. He called me briefly on Tuesday, stating he has had a death in the family, and could get back to me in the evening to let me know when he's available, what we're looking for, etc. He hasn't returned the call yet, and my husband and I are feeling a little stressed because we NEED to start looking ASAP.
What I want to know is, since we haven't committed to this agent, is it ok to look for another one? I feel bad, because he's lost a family member, but we need to start looking. I don't know what proper etiquette would be.
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A.C. answers from Detroit on February 27, 2009
My realtor was amazing. He was always available when we needed him and he did an outstanding job helping us FIND a house (we didn't sell one). Joel Groomes ###-###-####
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J.W. answers from Detroit on February 27, 2009
Yes, it's definitely ok to call another agent. The time when it would become extremely wrong to call another agent is if this one has already taken the time to show you some houses. Unless, of course, you began to not trust the agent and then I would say move on.
I don't know exactly where you are located, but I know a great agent who helped us find our home we bought this past August. His name is Dave Mann and he works with Keller Williams Realty. You can reach him at 1-800-652-MANN.
Happy hunting!
A.C. answers from Detroit on February 27, 2009
My realtor was amazing. He was always available when we needed him and he did an outstanding job helping us FIND a house (we didn't sell one). Joel Groomes ###-###-####
K.O. answers from Detroit on February 27, 2009
Do what you need to do. Your family comes first. I understand you feel bad but business is business and you have a lot on the line here. I would call another agent.
L.W. answers from Detroit on February 27, 2009
You do not have stick with him. He has to understand your situation and he needs his time to deal with the death in the family and not have to worry about you guys.
S.P. answers from Detroit on February 27, 2009
Hi H....I am a Real Estate Consultant who would be happy to provide you with information on how all that works. Please give me a call at your convenience.
S. Peardon
Keller Williams Realty
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www.DetroitAreaListings.com
____@____.com
C.E. answers from Detroit on February 26, 2009
YOu are more then able to start looking for another. As a matter of fact befor you commit to any realitor talk to several. See you like.
I know when selling a house you have to commit to a realitor for an agreed upon time. As for buying a house, I'm not sure if you have to sign an agreement or not, but I know my girlfriend spent a lot of time with hers so the realitor really new what she wanted and her expectations. Mine 12 years ago was a personal friend.
Good luck check out a few realiors and go from there.
Chelle
H.N. answers from Detroit on February 27, 2009
You are not committed when buying.
G.V. answers from Detroit on February 27, 2009
I would suggest calling him one more time and if he doesn't respond within 24 hours, move on. It could be that he lost your number or wrote your number down incorrectly, he is human after all and grieving. There are plenty of other realtors out there that could help you out immediately.
My husband is a realtor and I would highly suggest him (of course!) but we are going on vacation next week and couldn't help you out immediately. He could, however, talk to you on the phone immediately (I told him about you!) and let you know what to look for in a good realtor or suggest another one. He would definitely warn you that you should find a fulltime realtor who is familier with your area. Also, find one that isn't just a "keyturner" meaning that they email you a bunch of houses and you have to weed through the junk yourself and the realtor only "turns the key" to the houses that you found yourself! My husband previews all houses for you and only shows you ones that fit your critria so you're not wasting your time looking at junk. There are other realtors out that that provide that service but not as many as there should be.
I wish you much luck!!
Oh, my husbands name is Robert and his direct line is ###-###-####. He's with Remax Vision.
G.
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