Posted by adam on March 08, 2005 at 12:32:13:
thank you for the reply. i have a motivated seller, and the house has been listed for about 6 months, so i was planning on talking to the owner, but can i talk to the owner or do i have to talk to the agent first?
PLEASE HELP! leasing property listed w/ agent - Posted by adam
Posted by adam on March 06, 2005 at 20:34:59:
hi guys i am interested in buying a house on a lease option, but i was told i cannot even talk to the person about buying the house while it is listed with the real estate agent. is this true?
leasing property listed w/ agent - Posted by Natalie-VA
Posted by Natalie-VA on March 07, 2005 at 16:02:18:
You can talk with whoever you want, but be aware that the seller signed a listing agreement with the agent and may be liable to pay that agent whether you go through the agent or not.
Why not just contact the listing agent and make your offer?
Re: leasing property listed w/ agent - Posted by adam
Posted by adam on March 07, 2005 at 16:26:58:
so is this something i should do on each case or should i just try to stay away from houses listed with realtors?
Re: leasing property listed w/ agent - Posted by Natalie-VA
Posted by Natalie-VA on March 08, 2005 at 07:36:01:
There’s a difference of opinion here on the board on whether it’s worth it to go after properties listed by an agent. Some think that since they’re listed, that you can’t get a good deal because everyone knows about them. Others on the board make a nice living buying properties listed by an agent. You have to find out what works in your area.
But, to answer your original question, if it’s listed, you should try going through the agent, and if they’re not cooperative, then go straight to the owner.