I'm not a real estate agent, let alone a realtor, nor am I a party to the dispute we've seen here.
I think that the answer to your question hinges on the level of professionalism adhered to (and shown by) the agent of your choice--really, in the end, the one you buy from. It seems to me that in your case you made a good choice, and the reasons were clear. My dim understanding is that there is indeed a compensation difference, but that difference happens for a variety of reasons for each agent, and shouldn't affect their work for you. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nicole Mcewan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]/> Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 10:30 PM Subject: [UC] Is etiquette in R.E. = Different agents for each neighborhood? > This is an honest question -- no sarcasm at all. I'm not trying to step on > any toes or offend anyone. > > What if you are looking in different neighborhoods simultaneously? Or if > you're new to the city altogether? Someone who is new to Philly has no > idea that each area represents a "turf" to a particular agent or real > estate agency. > > Or what if you live here but are working with an agent and exploring > Brewerytown, Fishtown and South Philly for investment purposes? If a > listing comes up in University City that interests you -- are you supposed > to go directly to that agency for that listing? > > Do agents care if they know you're working with more than one > simultaneously? > > I had a weird experience about seven years ago with an agent (no one being > discussed here of course) who was always drunk when she would take us out > to look. We didn't have a car at the time and it made us uncomfortable > especially since our toddler was sometimes on board. Well, we stopped > working with her and we wound up buying something about six months later > having found a very professional local agent. The first agent somehow > found out we bought a house and called me one day and started yelling at > me... ! I sure didn't mention her "problem" during that conversation > because I knew she had my new address and she seemed a little unhinged at > the time. > > Also: It's my understanding that this is multiple listing city but I've > heard of situations where neighborhood agencies block access to their > listings. Anotherwards, if an outside agency calls to set up a showing > the office will come up with a variety of excuses to stall access. > > I was told that this is because agents only get half the commission if > that agent happens to sell the house. If this is true then that's probably > not good for the seller who might be losing out on potential sellers. > > Or is it better to deal directly with the listing agent for each property? > Of course the problem in that situation is that the agent is working for > the seller so it's a little bit of a conflict of interest. Lastly -- do > our neighborhood realtors also sell homes in other areas of the city if a > client decides University City is not a right fit for them? Or do they > refer people to other agencies? > > Again -- this is just an honest inquiry. > > Nicole McEwan > > > ---- > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the > list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see > <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. > ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
