[Rosebud2020]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

After dealing with lame excuses & no offers with the TV listing for over 60 days,
I had a secret buyer call to see the house.

The pitch was I can find you the same model for less and you can add what you like for less it will be brand new and you can make it just the way you like.

I always heard they steer buyers to new homes didn't believe it till now.

I canceled the contract.

FSBO thru Houzeo for $299. They listed on all the MLS websites at 2.5% selling commission (or I could have sold without at no commission) had two + showings for 4 days,
2 buyers bidding resulted in over ask contract.

Not only sold quick but saving over thousands in commissions

When a salesperson gives you good service, regardless of what the product or service is, we all generally recommend that person by name. Conversely, when we are given bad or poor service, that person/company should also be named so that you stay away and people are warned.

YES -- I believe that person should be named! The fact that this person was basically pulling a bait and switch on you is reprehensible! There is a difference between TV agents and an (MLS) Realtor. Both Realtors and TV agents are licensed by the state. TV agents do not have to abide by the Realtors' Code of Ethics (as required by the National Assn. of Realtors). There is a big difference between the two and THAT is only a smidgen of the differences.

Congrats that you got a good deal; you were very lucky!