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Originally Posted by margaretmattson
A listing agent is not working for free. The contract between the listing agent and the seller stipulates how much the agent will receive. Buyers agents must negotiate with their client or the listing agent /seller for compensation. If all are unwilling to pay, you cannot force them. Walk away and find someone who is willing to compensate you for your professional expertise. Selling real estate has changed. Those who are unwilling to accept the new way to do business should seek other employment
The OP is wary of signing the paperwork needed to simply view homes. If he is coerced to do so, (by agents refusing to show him homes he has interest in) his signature on the documents mean nothing. He can walk away from the deal at any time. Forcing anyone to sign something against their will is illegal. The seller, agent, or broker can try to sue but they will most likely lose.
IMO, there are many things in the new "required" buyer documents that seem sketchy. I expect someone to take the brokerage firms to court faster than you can say Jiminy Cricket.
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I agree. I am not going to sign a contract just to see a house that is for sale. What's next? Car dealers asking customers to sign a sales contract before they even see the car?