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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
I totally disagree. Most real estate agents are happy to do a market analysis for free for the opportunity to introduce themselves, to educate themselves about the market, and to make a sales pitch for their services. Even if you don't sign a listing contract with them, you may refer the agent to a friend, or you may eventually decide to list your house after the FSBO effort fails. It happens all the time.
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It is insulting to request a market analysis and use information a realtor provides without hiring them. You can disagree. A realtor would do it and not burn any bridges but it is still insulting. Perhaps if the FSBO seller states up front and offers to pay for the realtor’s time it would be okay. The realtor would likely do it free anyhow but be forthcoming about your intentions.