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    Are most realtors accountable for their actions? Realtor.ca says 'basically no'.

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    That doesn't say that at all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by suntan View Post
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    That doesn't say that at all.
    I was just gonna say, I think Msommers is interpreting that wrong.

    CREA =/= the realtor
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    I think it’s funny that the people who have the most disdain for realtors are the ones who seem to put them up on some bizarre pedestal.

    They provide a service for a fee. If you don’t think the service provided is worth the fee, well you don’t have to use them. This isn’t rocket science.
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    I thought the first day a discount listing service was created we all assumed some full-fee realtors would avoid those listings. That's what I assumed anyway. Did others think realtors were somehow immune to acting in their own best interest?

    I respect and value realtors. I have used them and I would likely use them again next time. But always important to compare cost to value for every service.
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    Quote Originally Posted by msommers View Post
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    Are most realtors accountable for their actions? Realtor.ca says 'basically no'.

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    That doesn't say that at all.
    I've sued a realtor before and they 100% used the fine print in the listing as part of their defence. It becomes buyer beware due to all the fine print on every listing and website and that's without getting to the listing contract. So msommers is right realtors aren't technically accountable for their actions at all.

    Your better off suing the agent representing you for failing to guide you through the process if an issue arises.

    On the topic of shady realtors I've dealt with hundreds of realtors who did exactly as they did in this article. If your not paying 3.5/1.5 then they won't bother showing your listing or will trash your product to their buyers.

    Realtors seem to think they own their clients and that they should buy only what they tell them to buy.

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    Did they try and sell a scalped PlayStation for less than you or something?
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    Misrepresent square footage is a big one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dirtsniffer View Post
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    Misrepresent square footage is a big one.
    Oh I’m sure its not nearly as big as it seems.
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    Quote Originally Posted by killramos View Post
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    Oh I’m sure its not nearly as big as it seems.
    It's really a much smaller problem then they advertise.
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    Quote Originally Posted by killramos View Post
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    I think it’s funny that the people who have the most disdain for realtors are the ones who seem to put them up on some bizarre pedestal.

    They provide a service for a fee. If you don’t think the service provided is worth the fee, well you don’t have to use them. This isn’t rocket science.
    Bit of a problem if you're buying and they're not showing you houses simply because they're using a discount service.

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    I've sued a realtor before and they 100% used the fine print in the listing as part of their defence. It becomes buyer beware due to all the fine print on every listing and website and that's without getting to the listing contract. So msommers is right realtors aren't technically accountable for their actions at all.

    Your better off suing the agent representing you for failing to guide you through the process if an issue arises.

    On the topic of shady realtors I've dealt with hundreds of realtors who did exactly as they did in this article. If your not paying 3.5/1.5 then they won't bother showing your listing or will trash your product to their buyers.

    Realtors seem to think they own their clients and that they should buy only what they tell them to buy.
    So in the discovery phase, the bonehead realtor told his lawyer to use that disclaimer. Uh huh.

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    Bit of a problem if you're buying and they're not showing you houses simply because they're using a discount service.

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    So in the discovery phase, the bonehead realtor told his lawyer to use that disclaimer. Uh huh.
    Meh… some of those exclusive buyer contracts state the service fee… so if the seller isn’t willing to offer it, I would think it would come out of the buyer’s end… that combined with discount listing users also being crack cocaine enthusiasts when it comes to setting a listing price, and negotiating. It’s not really a surprise they tend to sit longer than realtor listed properties… also with buyers having the ability to search MLS for these listings without realtor intervention, I don’t see how a viewing is not happening if the buyer is willing?

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    I had a realtor try to get me to sign a buyer's contract once. I laughed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buster View Post
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    I had a realtor try to get me to sign a buyer's contract once. I laughed.
    No contract saying they’re your agent, no fiduciary duty… win, win

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    Quote Originally Posted by ercchry View Post
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    No contract saying they’re your agent, no fiduciary duty… win, win
    He wasn't anything at all. I think he was offended when I laughed at him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ercchry View Post
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    Meh… some of those exclusive buyer contracts state the service fee… so if the seller isn’t willing to offer it, I would think it would come out of the buyer’s end… that combined with discount listing users also being crack cocaine enthusiasts when it comes to setting a listing price, and negotiating. It’s not really a surprise they tend to sit longer than realtor listed properties… also with buyers having the ability to search MLS for these listings without realtor intervention, I don’t see how a viewing is not happening if the buyer is willing?
    Sure. Nothing to stop buyers from offering a price though and with an agent fee prescribed.

    I'm sure some people sign exclusive buyer contracts. People also buy extended warranties.

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    Quote Originally Posted by msommers View Post
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    That doesn't say that at all.
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    I was just gonna say, I think Msommers is interpreting that wrong.

    CREA =/= the realtor
    When I had issues buying my place, both buying and selling agents cited that exact line, saying essentially they try their best but mistakes happen and that's just how it goes. There was also something to the effect of "it was an honest mistake, no malicious intent was present."

    It would be like an engineer stamping drawings for a bridge and it later failing, but claiming that their results are really good but not guaranteed and you take all the risk by hiring that engineer.
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    Does anyone expect anything else from that profession? They are basically used car salesmen. Sure some are really awesome and will get you a great deal, but most are absolute shite.
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    Do realtors stamp listings? Is that a service people would be willing to pay more for?
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