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Rob Randle
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Knock on sellers door - Ethics Question

Rob Randle
  • Mount Laurel, NJ
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So I am in a situation currently where I put a "strong" offer on a duplex that previously had an offer on it. I heard back from my buyers agent that the other offer was comparable and they are NOT giving me the ability to submit a higher offer but keeping my offer as a back-up. The property is not under contract yet but there has been some negotiation. In my opinion the selling agent isn't doing the seller justice by not giving me the ability to submit a higher offer. My suspicion is that the selling agent is representing the other buyers as well and wants the higher commission. I'm very interested in this property and a very qualified buyer. There is nothing my buyers agent can do. Do I knock on the sellers door?

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Rob Randle
  • Mount Laurel, NJ
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Originally posted by @Eric F.:

I might have missed this. Are you an agent or working with one? If not can you offer her both sides of the commission.

 Im not an agent but work with a buyers agent.  I feel that I am obligated to use my buyers agent because she has been very helpful.  I bought one from her in December and she has shown me quite a few since then that haven't worked out.

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