https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:25:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-760360 Fri, 03 May 2013 16:44:10 +0000 DigAPony 760360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't pay him a dime! I'd also contact a supervisor (or whatever the equivalent might be) and let him/her know about this guy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-760019 Fri, 03 May 2013 13:55:03 +0000 LindsayInNY 760019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would not give him anything! Since I know the area, what company is he with? I would be tempted to say something if he continues emailing you.</p> <p>We found our place on our own, broker #1 (who we met once before) showed it to me alone but wouldn't put an offer in the next day since there was already another one. DH doesn't think she was taking us seriously. Broker #2 I was referred to and SHE put the offer in. We ended up getting the place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-759968 Fri, 03 May 2013 13:34:48 +0000 kjpugs 759968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would ABSOLUTELY NOT pay him. He is badgering you because he sucks at his job and lost money on you. That's why he wanted you to put in an over offer- bc it would be accepted and he'd get paid. He was NOT a good realtor. It's human nature to feel bad but OH WELL.</p> <p>I would respond to him that while you appreciate his work, you lost houses under him and did not like the lawyer he recommended either. Say that you found this house on your own and did 100% of the work, and found your own lawyer. You can say you wish he had found you something quickly that fit your needs so he could have been paid, but he didn't, so best of luck in the future. The end. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-759963 Fri, 03 May 2013 13:33:23 +0000 ladyfingers 759963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Uh, no. Don't pay him a dime. I feel like what he's asking is illegal, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-759950 Fri, 03 May 2013 13:26:28 +0000 Vegmama 759950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's tough, but I wouldn't give him anything. I think you clearly laid out your guidelines, and they weren't met. At this point, maybe it's best to send an email (so it's in writing) that you're moving on from that relationship, and request to not be contacted. Obviously, you can word it really nicely, but it's really none of his concern. It sounds pretty shady that he's trying to get you to pay him for something he didn't do. It might even be illegal. And, if you paid him ... what's to say he wouldn't keep harassing you? I'd end it. Also, CONGRATS on the house hunting. I know it's stressful, but it sounds like things are working out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-759592 Fri, 03 May 2013 11:28:52 +0000 mrsmenow 759592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would seriously file a complaint with this guy's boss. He deserves absolutely nothing at this point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-759590 Fri, 03 May 2013 11:26:03 +0000 immabeetoo 759590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't pay him anything! I'd also write a negative review on Yelp or a similar site. Yuck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-759574 Fri, 03 May 2013 11:21:51 +0000 Bookish 759574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: Jeez, more?! Can you forward copies of all these to his supervisor with a big WTF at the top? :p </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-759572 Fri, 03 May 2013 11:19:15 +0000 loveisstrange 759572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heck no, don't give him a dime! He's behaving ridiculously. Dowa he work for a company or is he independent? If he works for a company, I'd have half a mind to call and report his behavior to his boss. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-759559 Fri, 03 May 2013 11:11:16 +0000 Anagram 759559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He sent another email today, grousing at us again!!!</p> <p>I think he's officially crazy. At this point, he's burning bridges left and right. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-759521 Fri, 03 May 2013 10:48:37 +0000 MrsTiz 759521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: I agree!</p> <p>I wouldn't give him a penny, I would tell his supervisor/manager/whatever about his extremely poor service (they deserve to know that he was miserable to work with) and it is a great idea to have proof. Bring in e-mails and texts, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-759501 Fri, 03 May 2013 10:39:14 +0000 mlm2934 759501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow!! He suggests you start by going $50k over asking??? Sounds like he was fishing for extra commission and NOT being an advocate for your needs. And that is ridiculous that he won't even drive you. Our house just sold in 5 days, as well as all the other houses in our neighborhood. Discouraged people have been knocking on our door to ask about the house cause they literally can't get to houses in time before they are under contract. A good realtor would be alerting you ASAP of new listings that met your criteria.</p> <p>He does not deserve a dime. Honestly, you could have just "fired" him and he wouldn't need to even know about the FSBO house </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757409 Thu, 02 May 2013 15:08:43 +0000 MaisyMay 757409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: I'd go into the office and show his supervisor the emails/texts. That is terribly unprofessional. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757402 Thu, 02 May 2013 15:07:45 +0000 Emsmems 757402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, I wouldn't give him anything either. It sounds like he's desperate for some money! I understand you feeling bad, but he in no way earned a cent of your money. If he really needed money he should have worked day and night finding you a place so he could get the commission! It sounds like him wanting you to overbid was also because he wanted more money. No way would I reward his behavior by giving him anything!</p> <p>ETA: congrats on finding a place! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757346 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:56:28 +0000 Anagram 757346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sigh. I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who thinks he's crazy for even asking. My husband is too nice...but we don't have the money to spate with a LO on the way!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757277 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:42:05 +0000 Weagle 757277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, and I would definitely talk to his broker/agency as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757276 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:41:57 +0000 Reese 757276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nothing. Maybe you can give him a list of the things you weren't happy with as "tips". Some realtors think that clients don't see through their ridiculousness (insisting you drive? what the what?) </p> <p>Congratulations on your new place! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757271 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:41:09 +0000 Weagle 757271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't pay. He's obviously terrible at his job and didn't provide any services that are worth the effort of writing a check. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757249 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:37:51 +0000 Bluebonnet 757249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow. I agree with everyone else. You should not pay your Realtor anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757224 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:33:25 +0000 Foodnerd81 757224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is just so bizarre! I wouldn't pay him anything and I do agree that you should alert his agency. </p> <p>However, I hope this deal goes through and you finally have your place! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757215 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:31:41 +0000 sunny 757215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree that is totally inappropriate and if you're angry enough I would call his broker to report him. They work on commission and its a two way street--if he felt that he couldn't service your needs because he thought you were too time consuming as a client (I'm not saying you are, I think those are totally reasonable requests) then he should have ended the relationship himself. I wouldn't give him anything! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757197 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:27:32 +0000 dagret 757197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>what exactly did he do for you? He didn't even use his own car to drive you around! I'm sure he'll write off mileage on his taxes anyway. I say he doesn't deserve anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757174 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:21:39 +0000 MamaBehr 757174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He ultimately didn't show you the house you are going to buy, so he doesn't deserve it. He does deserve a call to his supervisor to let him or her know what a bad relator you were working with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757165 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:20:19 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 757165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow - that request from the realtor is beyond inappropriate. I would give him nothing, and tell him that you had planned to give him a token of your appreciation but now you aren't. So so unprofessional. If he can't work hard for you to help find the right place, he should find another job.</p> <p>AND - congrats on finding a place!! Hope all of that goes smoothly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757134 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:15:26 +0000 MsLipGloss 757134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with the pps . . . nadda. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757132 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:14:54 +0000 LivsMama 757132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: I wouldnt give him anything. Its not your fault you had to work with him for so long-it was his unprofessionality. And it is WILDLY unprofessional for him to ask you for commission on a sale that he had no hand in facilitating. I even think the 500 is too generous. The asshat wouldnt even appreciate it Im guessing. Congrats on finding a place! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757129 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:14:47 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 757129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. I wouldn't pay him anything!</p> <p>ETA: I'd also call his agency and tell his superior that he's harassing you for commission on a sale that he didn't assist you with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757119 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:11:39 +0000 Bookish 757119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you don't have a written agreement to pay him anything, and based on how terrible this guy is, no, I wouldn't pay him a dime. He should know how his industry works, he only gets paid if he makes a sale. We worked with one realtor at first who was a terrible match, and she didn't get a cent from us because she didn't find us a house! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757113 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:10:32 +0000 ShootingStar 757113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't give him a cent. He knows the job - sell a house and get paid. He didn't sell you anything. He did nothing except cause problems and be less than helpful. He doesn't deserve anything, much less $4k.</p> <p>ETA: I'd also tell him to stop harassing you for money and that it's unprofessional. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ughanother-real-estate-issue-advice-needed#post-757085 Thu, 02 May 2013 13:59:51 +0000 hilsy85 757085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Based on his awful and unprofessional service I wouldn't be giving him anything!! </p> <p>On the other hand, congrats on finding a place! </p>