Realtor Ethics / Duty to your Realtor

[James M.]

Hey guys, in a little bit of a predicament. I have been working with a realtor (realtor A) for about 3 months or so trying to find a property... We've put an offer in on a property, and we are just waiting on that property as we are apart by about 5% right now. Personally I don't feel like the communication has been good with my realtor and honestly I don't feel like he has really done much to try to make this deal happen. With that being said, my ear is always to the ground, and another realtor (realtor B) brought me another property on friday, sent me his analysis, called me about this particular property, and so forth. I'd really like to make an offer on this new property, with realtor B, but it puts me in a position where I feel morally wrong for doing so as I was also working with realtor A. Realtor A has me set up on a MLS email feed so this new property just came through my email today, but that is the extent of it. To add to my dilemma, Realtor A is also a broker and that is who has my prequalified.. I was 100% upfront with Realtor B, when he approached me about a month ago about finding me a property, so he knows I am already working with someone. Thanks in advance for any advice.

[Russell Brazil]

Realtor B violated the NAR code of ethics by continuing to contact you after you told him you had an agent for what its worth. Realtor A might not be a good fit for you, but is B the right guy if he doesnt abide by the code of ethics. (And the code is law in most states)