uncooperative agent with a short sale

[Will Bert]

Hi BP I have a situation and need some advice on how to deal with it...

I'm interested in a property that is up for sale with a short sale. The agent held an open house. I went and it seems like he wanted me to use his guy for financing. I told him I will be using my mortgage guy.. Now I call and he doesn't pick up or return  messages. 

Is there another way to acquire this property?  Do I have to go through him? 

[Laurie Johnson]

Unfortunately you do have to go through him. Have another realtor inquire about the availability. If it is still available have contact the broker. Short sales are a LONG process if the realtor is already being difficult you may want to continue looking.