Realtor Refusing to Show Property...

[Paul Cijunelis]

Can a realtor refuse to show a property? Is there a legal or ethical issue here?

I asked to see a property and was told "without a pre-approval for a loan we don't want to show the property"

I don't have pre-approval from a bank and this is because I have enough cash to pay for it, so didn't see the need. I'm sure if I change my mind and want to do a loan, due to my financial status a bank will surely provide a loan. So I don't want to go through the trouble. Why should I? It is the realtor's JOB however to show a propertly. How can they refuse based on any reason?

[Kyle J.]

Have you explained to the listing agent that you're a cash buyer? If so, I don't see why they'd refuse to show it to you. Unless they already are overwhelmed with offers and don't want to accept any more. (That happens quite a bit in my area.)

One last thought, you might think about working with a buyer's agent. They may be able to get you in the house without a need to go through the listing agent. Plus sometimes Realtors seem to prefer talking to other Realtors so you may have better luck with one.