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My stepdaughter has an agent she is working with to sell her home in Wilmington. An offer has already been accepted on another house contingent upon the sale of her current house. The agent has told multiple people involved in the sale of the new house that the current house would be sold in 8 days. We are now 23 days in. The agent was late to the open house (not sure she would have made it if it wasn't for us asking when she would be at the house) and has had no communication unless we initiate it. How should we proceed from here as time is of the essence getting our current house sold so as not to loose our new house?
Asked By Ashley Watson | Wilmington, FL | 262 views | Selling | 7 months ago
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Bob Fall
Century 21 Lee-Mac Realty
Sorry about your experience. The best thing to do is reach out to the supervising broker.
- 7 months ago
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Tyler Fitz
Anderson Realty
The best thing to do is reach out to the agents broker and review the listing agreement that is in place. You can also contact a real estate attorney regarding the implications of cancelling the listing agreement. Sometimes there is a cost involved and either way if there is a listing term (6 months or whatever the case may be) Technically that means it was agreed to allow the current agent/broker to carry the listing until the end of that term. Best of luck!
- 7 months ago
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Yolie Andrade
RE/MAX VISION
I would speak to the broker and get their assistance.
- 7 months ago
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Tom Matthews
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Ashley, I would assume this agent is helping you with the acquisition and these scenarios happen all the time. Be grateful you have the home sale contingency so you are not stuck with two homes. I would follow the guidance recommended to speak with the supervising broker, but again this scenario does happen. I wish you all the best. Concord, MA real estate
- 5 months ago
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Joseph Ferrer
LPT Realty
I would recommend speaking to the Broker about the situation.
- 7 months ago
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