Aran Parsons

Every situation is different but from your comments it is obvious that you either did not hire a full service company, negotiated less than full service for a lesser commission, used a flat fee service, or the agent is breaking your agreement by not using "reasonable efforts" to locate a buyer and not "advertising" two things that are mentioned in the contract.

Most brokerages do not want to hold onto a listing w/ an unhappy seller regardless of what your listing contract states. But if you have not addressed your concerns with your agent first and then the brokerage then you have not given them an opportunity to resolve those issues.

As others already stated, if you choose to go FSBO as opposed to using a full service brokerage you will simply have to pay a commission to any buyers that are on the protection period list from your former agent.If your former real estate salesperson does not provide you that list within 10 days of your ending the agreement then noone is covered under the protection period and you are free to go.

If you decide to re-list w/ another company be sure to interview 2-3 agents and ask them what they will do to advertise and sell your home. Look at their experience and track record and then hold them to their word. Ask them to provide you with a monthly report as to what they did that month to sell your home.

There are a lot of great agents in the Kihei area, I know because Im one of them. In this market having exposure on the mls and having a Realtor represent your house in the best light to the other agents on Maui is the best way to get your home sold in this market. - Wed Jun 24 2009, 11:23