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Old 11-02-2023, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by margaretmattson View Post
Hmmm...Why does a buyer have to use an outside agent? Simply call the listing agent to open the house for you. It's not rocket science!
Then, negotiate a dealwith him. It is much easier that way since he represents the seller.

I don't have to be cheap and worry about paying an outside agent. A BUYER DOES NOT PAY THE COMMISSION. THE SELLER DOES! I don't sweat about ZERO dollars I owe. How could that bother me in any way?
In the state of Florida, the selling agent cannot do that. They cannot represent both the seller and the buyer. When I sold my house, the commission was paid by the buyer.