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Just because your agent is sending emails it doesn't mean that the buyer agent is receiving them. I have found many an agent have bad email addresses or you get some old timers that never check their emails....
That's what I was thinking too. OP - has your agent tried calling in addition to email?
Edit - nevermind, I saw your post about the buyer agent not returning calls.
You could try having your agent talk to the other agent's managing broker about your concerns (assuming they are different people).
I was thinking the same. There's obviously a disconnect in the communication chain here and figuring that out will go a long ways in helping this transaction move forward. Could be anything : misfiled messages, wrong assumptions or expectations.
First, I don't automatically think that sellers are bad. I'm a listing agent as well as a buyer's agent.
Second, if both phone messages and email messages are not being responded to, then it's time for your agent to contact the buyer's agent's broker to sort this out. Again, assuming the buyer's agent is not the broker. That's the responsible thing to do. Failing that, certified mail is, indeed, appropriate as a last resort.
You say that your contract has in it that you are to receive a copy of the inspection report - was that written in before the inspection was done, or was it a response to the buyer's request for repairs? Contracts are different from state to state, and I can't tell what state you're in, so don't know if that's a standard part of the contract in your state or not.
Just because your agent is sending emails it doesn't mean that the buyer agent is receiving them. I have found many an agent have bad email addresses or you get some old timers that never check their emails.
So, I would have YOU, the seller, draft a letter stating that the buyer and their agent are not to be on the property without an appointment. Send it certified mail to the buyer agent.
That's good idea and thanks for the reply. We do know in the last unscheduled visit the buyer's agent acted apologetic that no one called but claimed that they did not have our number to do so. They could have contacted our agent which they did not. I guess it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission. It does make me feel better knowing that most of what is occurring is typical of home sales. Part of my concern is we have a rent back after settlement and this buyer is going to be our landlord.
I can understand your frustration with visits. That should not be happening. I think buyers sometimes overstep their bounds.
I had something ridiculous happen with my last sale. My buyers showed up unannounced "to take some measurements". While I was a little perturbed they didn't make an appointment I let them in. These people actually tried to cut out a hole in my ceiling while I was in another room. When I asked them what they were doing and they said we probably had asbestos in our ceiling so they were taking a sample to get tested.
They left without a sample of my ceiling. For starters my ceiling didn't have asbestos and secondly we were well past the inspection period.
So what? Perfectly legal, and really only need be disclosed if immediate family. However, they've disclosed since you know, good no issues there.
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TThey have been present for all home inspections and refuse to turn over home inspection report.
It is their right to be there for inspections. The inspections belong to them since they paid for them. By our local contract, they only need to turn over copies to you if they submit a repair addendum. BTW, I don't want the seller there during inspections either.
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Can i demand that the buyer and agent not be present for future home inspections?
I don't think so.
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Can I file a complaint with the realtors association? My agent and buyers agent are currently not on speaking terms....
For what? They actually have to do something wrong. If anyone has been wrong that I can see it's you (except for their unannounced visits), but nobody from what you've said has done anything illegal. As far as the agents not speaking to each other, they are both wrong there. They need to put on their big boy pants and be professionals there to guide the deal to closing.
For what? They actually have to do something wrong. If anyone has been wrong that I can see it's you (except for their unannounced visits), but nobody from what you've said has done anything illegal. As far as the agents not speaking to each other, they are both wrong there. They need to put on their big boy pants and be professionals there to guide the deal to closing.
So what have I done wrong? or is it solely because I am the seller?
So what have I done wrong? or is it solely because I am the seller?
No, I work with quite a bit of sellers. You are wrong for trying to deny buyers right to be there during inspections.
You are wrong for not communicating with your agent with these concerns.
You are wrong for creating problems instead solving them.
Have your agent place a call to the BIC of the other company and get that train back on the tracks. Remember, it's only business so try to prevent your emotions from getting in the way of a sale.
It sounds like both agents are wrong with their behavior towards each other.
The buyer was wrong for showing up unannounced. Buyer was wrong for withholding inspections if they were asking for repairs.
No, I work with quite a bit of sellers. You are wrong for trying to deny buyers right to be there during inspections. This inspection is with a county inspector for repairs we had performed by a licensed contractor.
You are wrong for not communicating with your agent with these concerns. All concerns were expressed and agent still wants to push forward with sale.
You are wrong for creating problems instead solving them. We are trying to cover our butt and determine if something is not right with the buyers.
Have your agent place a call to the BIC of the other company and get that train back on the tracks. Remember, it's only business so try to prevent your emotions from getting in the way of a sale. It's also our life and privacy that's being invaded while trying to make this business transaction.
It sounds like both agents are wrong with their behavior towards each other. We feel our agent is not doing all they can and are now avoiding the situation. Apparently the buyers agent was belligerent and yelled at our agent then would not return his calls. Don't know the whole story.
The buyer was wrong for showing up unannounced. Buyer was wrong for withholding inspections if they were asking for repairs. Agree.
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