Recently, I recently received an anonymous letter from a buyer that had been looking for real estate in the Florence Oregon area, and has an agent that seems to be more concerned about the seller, than their best interests. The writer wanted to change agents, but was fearful of the uncomfortable feelings that might result because Florence was a “small town”. At this stage they are ready to just look for another town on the coast to avoid an “uncomfortable” situation.
If you do not feel comfortable with your Buyer’s representative, you stand to loose a substantial sum of money due to poor representation. You have every right to find a competent Buyer’s Broker, without fear of feeling “uncomfortable”. Florence is a small town, but no one in their right mind, will blame a buyer for seeking a buyer’s broker who is in your corner. You deserve the best, and the other agent will get over it. Unfortunately, this situation, happens more frequently than most practitioners would like to admit.
While I always encourage people to work with their chosen broker, there are exceptions. This certainly sounds like one of them!