Can Another Agent Show My Client a Listing Without Taking My Com?

[Robert Crowley]

I'm a new agent in florida. I live in central and my parents live in Miami. They need a new lease and wanted to be my first clients. I made the two hour drive and did 6 showings with them one day. The listing agents said I was crazy and they would show my clients the listings if I had asked no problem. I thought great, we haven't found the perfect rental yet and I won't have to make the drive again.

My broker says not to trust them, that they will steal my commission if I am not there for it but that if I have it in writing (via email) that the agent understands I am representing them and will be entitled to my portion of the commission if they rent the unit.

Do you think this is enough protection? Is there a different kind of disclosure/agreement I should use?