Should agents sell pocket listing flips brought to you?

[Steven Barr]

Hi BP!

Curious of y’all’s thoughts…. If an agent brings you a fix and flip pocket listing to buy, should it also be expected that they are the ones to sell if for you after rehab? 

Thanks!

[Jonathan Taylor Smith]

I wouldn't say that it is "expected"; however, how likely is that agent to bring you another such deal in the future if you go with a different agent for the sale? For me personally, I certainly would NOT, as where's the appreciation? But then I would have also made it clear that I expect to get the listing on the other side. I'd say an exception would be if you or your spouse are also an agent, and so naturally you'd list your own properties.