Was this ethical? What recourse do I have? Someone please buy my house so I can get away from my ex!

Brenda's Ex Hus...
Home Seller
Hampshire, IL

I recently got done with a bitter divorce. I bought my ex- out of our home, and now the home is in my name only. I put it on the market. Last week there was a showing, and I learned that the buyer was my ex- who proceeded to rummage my belongings. The realtor who took her in knew we had a bitter divorce, knew that the -ex wasn't really interested in the house, and knew that it was not a good idea to bring her in. The Realtor told me I didn't let her hang around long because I thought there might be a privacy concern. I feel totally violated and angry that this realtor used her key access to let my ex- into my house. What can I do?

Answers (8)
Scott Godzyk
Agent
New Hampshire

It just may be illegal as well as immoral. I would contact the Real Estate commission for ILL. and file a complaint against the realtor. you may also want to contact an attorney for acivil action against her and her broker. I dont know what recourse you woul dhave against you ex but you should definately go for a restraining order, that would be a good start. i wish you luck..

Thu Sep 18 2008, 14:29
Mott Kornicki
Broker
Miami, FL

It sounds very unethical- but not necessarily illegal. It is a scary thought that your ex would attempt such a bold move. People do strange things. What is that phrase about a "woman's scorn"

It is a violation, more likely against your ex than an agent... any agent could be contacted to see your property without knowledge of your relationship. Perhaps a restraining order could be placed against the ex.

Your post is on the humorous side, maybe your ex will continue to haunt the new buyers too?

Thu Sep 18 2008, 11:58
NonRealtor
Other/Just Looking
23456

It sounds like your ex got the better deal. She gets money, you get a house that's losing value. Whenever she needs to get something from the house, she just makes an appointment with the realtor to see the house. I'm not sure what you can do, but it doesn't sound good. Good Luck.

Thu Sep 18 2008, 11:31
Ruben
Agent
Mid-Michigan

You also should contact the police for prosecution and an attorney for civil action. That was way beyond unethical, its illegal.

Thu Sep 18 2008, 11:18
Torrey Lewis
Agent
Chicago, IL

In addition to filing with the Illinois Department of Professional and Finincial Regulation (IDFPR), you should also file a complaint with the local Realtor board. I'm not sure who governs Hampshire, but any local real estate office should be able to provide you the information. A list of the local boards can be found on the Illinois Association's site: http://www.illinoisrealtor.org/iar/about/local.html

To put it simply, no this was not ethical in any sense of the word on the part of the Realtor.

Good luck!

Thu Sep 18 2008, 09:44
Greg Zaccagni
Agent
Illinois

Each state has a procedure in place to file claims agains licensed professionals. Here is the link for Illinois.
https://www.idfpr.com/dpr/FILING/Complaint.asp

Tue Sep 9 2008, 14:27
Bill Eckler-Flo...
Agent
Venice, FL

Ex,

If things are as they appear, you should contact the agents broker/manager and present your situation to them. You have grounds for being releared from your listing agreement without penalty.....find a new agent and provide this one with the name of your "Ex" as someone that has no business being allowed in your home.

You might also consider contacting the police and, at the very least, reporting the incident.......

Sun Sep 7 2008, 18:24
Lynn911.com Dal...
Agent
Dallas, TX
FIRST ANSWER

Do you have proof if you dont it just based on hear say. If you have proof and documentation report the agent to their broker, state.
http://www.lynn911.com http://www.homes-for-sale-dallas.com

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Sun Sep 7 2008, 17:45

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