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Updated over 5 years ago on . Most recent reply

Is it ok to ask an agent to participate only in certain deals?
Here is the situation
I bought my first house with an agent and they were really good and I would like to use them again. However this agent requests you to sign a contract with them basically saying that anything you find should be disclosed to them (In or out of the MLS). Knowing that this was my first relationship I agreed with this term since I understand they only make money when a house is closed. After establishing my relationship and closing successfully I wanted to ask them to consider helping me with all deals found in the MLS and they would get a higher % than normal, but if I found one by myself out of MLS (direct mail marketing, door knocking, etc.) I would do the negotiating and they would not get their %. Even after a relationship and proving that I could be valuable they rejected this request and said that it only works if I do all deals with them.
Am I wrong to think that this is a bit too much, or are all agents expecting to reap the benefits of a client’s research? I want to know the perspectives of the agents and relatora here. Maybe there is something I’m missing!
Most Popular Reply
The agent is intrusive and is overstepping his bounds tell him to take a hike . If having a loyal customer for MLS deals is not good enough then part ways ...@Jose Batista Abikarram
your choose what business you want to disclose not an agent.