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Old 08-13-2020, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by vintageogauge View Post
At 3% yours would be the last home an agent would show, they want full commissions not 1/2 commissions. Cheaper isn't always better.
A buyers real estate agent has a fiduciary duty to show their clients all the houses on the market that fit their criteria list. If they neglect to show homes to their clients, which fit their criteria list and are listed on the MLS, because they are unhappy with the terms of the listing agreement, then they are not fulfilling their responsibility as a real estate agent. If that is the case, fire their a$$ and get an agent that acts in accordance with the terms of their real estate license.

On the other hand, if you are working with a Villages Real Estate agent, all bets are off. The only code of ethics they have is what is dictated by the developer. Buyer and seller take note of that and accordingly take appropriate actions to protect your financial interest.