Thread: Is it ok to have two realtors instead of one?

Hi there everyone,

I am planning to buy a home in Northern CA and have been approached by two realtors who specialize in the area. I am concerned whether I should solicit the help of both realtors and pick the best deal. Is this an appropriate move?

Thanks
Cad

I'm sure the realtors here will complain, but I think it's great to have more than one realtor looking out for you - whoever brings you what your looking for gets the deal

Just avoid signing any 'buyers agency contracts' so they don't kick up a fuss later...

Be careful in the wording of any agency agreements - you may end up owing BOTH agents a commsion on a single sale.

I see, thanks for the advice.

So far, I haven't signed anything at all. One of them just told me she could start looking for places for me, and the other one still has to talk to me about what I am looking for. Is there a good excuse to reject one of the realtor later on when I accept a good deal from the other?

I will check with each of them on any contracts or agency policy issues

By the way, in response to the 2nd reply, this would become a problem if both realtors show me to the same house/place?

As long as you don't sign any prior agreements, which aren't necessary anyway there's nothing wrong with having multiple agents looking out for you,

& Whoever writes the deal gets paid...

Just be open & honest with them all and let them know you have other agents looking for you too - if anything this should just motivate them to work harder for you

As an agent I always give 110% service. I am direct and like the client to be direct also. Always be honest with who ever you choose to deal with.
Regards

I plan to tell them both. One is a distant relative and the other is someone recommended by a friend.

I will try not to hurt any feelings

I would split the area's and who brings me the property that I'm looking for will write up the contract. Both will know that I'm using them both. And I
wouldnt sign anything. This will probable get you the best service these
Realtors have every given. If they dont cooperate, there's about 50,000
more realtors in your area you can use.

A good agent will not do much (if anything) for you unless you sign a buyers agreement. Why should they when you can walk away?

And yes - if youtry and get away with signing with two agents you will owe each full commission, regardless of who finds you your new home.

I do always ask for a contract to be signed. Building up a realationship is first. I always answer questions this way you can hope for a refferal. You only get out of it what one puts in to it.
Regards