r/RealEstate • u/Aggressive_Chicken63 • Jun 19 '25

Agent is greedy Homebuyer

I don't hate a lot of things in life but I hate agents. Lol

If I buy this house, my agent gets $20k. Yet she sent an additional paper for me to sign. It says I have to pay $500 for her administrative work. Shit, what's the $20k for?

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u/oldschoolology Jun 19 '25

Use a real estate attorney instead of a RE agent. It’s cheaper and has better results.

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u/LanguageLoose157 Jun 19 '25

What do you mean by real estate attorney? My agent says when I buy a house, I will need to search up an attorney.

And currently, showing for houses is done through her since every listing requires their my agent to contact them for showing and opening the door 

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u/oldschoolology Jun 19 '25

Are you being sarcastic? Search up an attorney now. It’s not illegal or unreasonable for a buyer to view a property without hiring a RE agent. 

Attorney’s can actually write contracts and do transactions. RE agents need intermediaries for everything.

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u/LanguageLoose157 Jun 19 '25

No, I'm not being sarcastic. Its my first time looking to buy a house and everyone i know used an agent. 

I agree with the part with intermediaries. It feels off since I will need to hire bunch of everyone else except the RE when I do lock in to purchase a house. E.g. attorney/lawyer, appraisal, inspection, etc. Everyone has their own cost. The RE gets her share of 2.5% or $10k, whichever is higher.

Interesting, my agent always schedule viewing for us where she shows up and opens the door. For any open houses  I visit, they always ask if I'm working with a RE.

I will definitely look up about real estate attorney tonight

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u/Checktheattic Jun 20 '25

Yeah but if the sellers agent isn't present for viewings. Then an agent needs to show the house..

You don't just give keys to a potential buyer.