I am selling my home and have had it listed since July 2007, I realize the market has cooled substancially, but my agent doesnt seem to be motivated to try and sell my home, can I change agents? What would te reprocussion be?
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Yes, you have a right to change agents if you feel that they haven't been doing their job - promoting your house! Look over your contract with the realtor (if you signed one) to see if there were any clauses related to time. And good luck!
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I agree with Big Boo. Most contracts with a real estate agent are for a specific period of time, i.e., 3 months or 6 months. Check your contract. You can give your agent one 'warning,' to be fair and let him/her know that you will be seeking representation elsewhere is he/she doesn't show some effort in trying to sell your home.
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yeah, my agent didn't focus alot of attention on my house because it was at the low end of his price range (e.g. lower income for him when it sold) I ended up finding my own buyer. I agree with rest of the answers, check your terms (it's usually 6 months)then definately change. Get a referal from someone you know who recently sold a house. Find someone you like personally and professionally.
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If the contract with the agent has expired I would honestly recommend you doing one of two things. These work regardless of market conditions. Find your next agent by interviewing them like you would an employee. remember they are your employee, your representative. Next, consider selling the home yourself. You can save the 6-9% and be able to take the loss that your market may require out of the agent you would have hired share. Without saying, make sure that your property fsall into the market value properly. You can't sell a Ford for the same as a Lincoln. Apples to apples, remember! Good Luck.
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I live in the default capitol of the country, and houses are not selling here unless they are the lowest price in the neighborhood. I keep close watch on the price of houses, because I am an investor in rental property. I watch the MLS, and the lowest priced property nearly always sells first. Find out what the lowest price for a comparable property in your neighborhood by visiting a real estate office near you and ask. Then set your price accordingly. Remember this....you do not decide what your house is worth, the buyer does. Until you lower your price to what the buyer will pay, you are out of luck.
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Keep in mind that the agent is a representative of a broker. His license is attached to a broker's office. Contact the broker and ask for a different representative (agent). If you are dissatisfied, request a cancellation of listing. You can always list with another broker. Have the new broker contact the old broker to inform them that you are changing your representation. The new listing contract must list the agency (listing) that was created with the old broker/agent. Good luck. If you are in Southern California, I am a licensed agent in the Long Beach / Orange County area.
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Ask your ageny for a mutual release from the contract. Their is no penalty unless they charge a service fee. Just asking may get your agents sttention...
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