Sounds like it is time to move on and find a new agent. I would have an RE attorney review any contracts you have signed with them to tell you what your rights are. However sometimes it can be as simple as a nice letter telling the agent AND their broker you are unhappy with the service and will be moving in a different direction.

You need someone who meets your home buyer needs - which includes being tech savvy and responsive - and someone who will only protect your buyer interests in every transaction.

Check out our awesome web-based buyer brokerage ... sounds like we might be a great fit:

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Give us a shout if you would like further advice on how to handle letting your broker go:
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If you haven't signed an exclusive Buyer's Agency Contract, then you can choose to work with another agent with no problem. I would suggest telling your agent that you are not happy with the way he has been representing you and are thinking about choosing another agent.

I am an agent in Northbridge and service buyers and sellers in the Worcester County area and am licensed in Rhode Island as well. We have a great program that can send you properties as soon as they come on the market, as well as alert you to any price changes that happen or market status changes. Once you find a home you want to see, you can send a direct email to me that you want to view that property and we can then set up an appointment for you to see it together.

The market is also starting to pick up a little depending on the price range you're in, so if something comes up for sale, I would suggest you take a look at it sooner than later. Give me a call or send me an email anytime if you're interested in working with me to help you find a home that is right for you.

Angela Dolber
Prudential Prime Properties
angela@pruprimehomes.com
508-826-8553

Realtors do try to respect a code of ethics. If you are really having difficulties with your agent, I strongly suggest to cancel your contract now. If you don't have a contract, just clearly put in writing that you no longer wish to work that agent and cease communication with him/her.

If you are finding properties on your own, then contact those agents directly. If you are finding them either on the internet or in the papers, I am sure that an agent's name or Brokerage company is listed with the property.

A real estate agent that is a designated Realtor and better yet, is a certified buyer's agent (CBA). Another, I would offer ... I do not personally do business in Millville, but CENTURY 21 Commonwealth has offices all around the Greater Boston area and I know several agents in our Franklin office who has done a lot of business in Millville.

As noted by others, a match between client and agent is often unique and a great agent for one is not necessarily a great agent for another, but an agent with many transactions under his/her belt at least has a track record of not losing sales.

I hope that helps. Please let me know if I can be of more service. greer.swiston@commonmoves.com

BTW, you mentioned "Slow on Technology"


When interviewing Real Estate Agents, [politely] ask them about their technology skills:



Ask to see their Website.

Do they use a smartphone (Blackberry or iPhone or Treo)?

Do they have a Facebook or MySpace Page or other Social Network?

Are they on LinkedIn?

If they currently have Listings, can you see the URLs to check out the photos and video?

Can they tweet or text message you when a new property hits the market?

Can they send you a PDF copy of New Listings through your email?

Can they scan and email Contracts and Addenda and other Documents to you?

Do they receive notices or updates from their MLS, when New Listings that meet your criteria hit the market?

*** Not everybody can perform all of the above tasks,
but that conversation will let you know where they are technologically ***

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Best wishes,
Fred
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Have you signed any Binding Contract with the present Real Estate Agent
(a Buyer Brokerage Agreement, or similar sounding document
that forces you to work with them and pay them a commission).

If not, then you should be Free to go.
Politely say, "Thank you, Goodbye" and move on.
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One word of caution - advise the New Real Estate Agent of what properties you have looked at with Previous Real Estate Agent, and what properties you have discussed with Previous Real Estate Agent.

That is to avoid any procuring cause issues (aka, who gets the commission?) between the Brokers.

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Best wishes to you,
Fred
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