If listed with an agent, can I FSBO

[John Collins]

I've been contacted directly by a grad student who wants to purchase an apartment I have on the market (paid off, completely own) through my own connection. 

It's currently listed with an agent. To sell direct, would I have to formally discontinue my contract with agent then procure FSBO documents to conduct a direct sale? I have always used agents in the past.

[Dan Travieso]

The right answer would be to direct your contact to your agent. You don't want to get the label of cheating agents. Perhaps you can negotiate a lower commission with your agent since you brought the lead to her. Most agents are flexible but none of them like to be backdoored.