Jun 08, 2022
What happens when you visit a home without your broker?
It’s important to understand that the listing agent represents the seller, not the buyer. Here’s how to make sure your interests as a buyer are protected.
It’s important to understand that the listing agent represents the seller, not the buyer. Here’s how to make sure your interests as a buyer are protected.
Today, we break down what happens when you visit a home without your broker. I’ll go over what’s referred to as “Effective Cause of Sale”, and what needs to be proven in order for a broker to claim their commission.
If your broker isn’t present with you, sometimes the listing broker tries to get you to submit an offer through them directly. To avoid conflict on who gets the commission for the sale, there are some simple steps that can be taken to avoid this.
Peter graduated from Lasalle College in hospitality and spent 13 years managing the infamous Chateau du Lac, where he built a reputation for leadership and forming genuine, trusting relationships.
Peter’s real estate career is built on a foundation of honesty, trust, and tireless effort. He takes pride in going above and beyond to ensure his clients feel supported and confident throughout their journey. He regularly provides timeline market insights on his local service areas of Saint-Lazare, Hudson, Vaudreuil, and Rigaud, but has expanded to service clients across the Vaudreuil-Soulanges and West Island regions.
Outside of work, Peter’s world revolves around his wife and two young boys, who inspire him every day. A die-hard Montreal Canadiens fan, Peter never misses a chance to cheer on the Habs or crack a dad joke to keep everyone smiling.
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