I'm looking at a property in MN. that I found on Zillow. I wanted to talk to the listing agent, so I called the agent who's picture and number was right under the photos and description.
It turns out that he wasn't the listing agent, just some random dude who pays for his placement on Zillow listings. I made an appointment with him and viewed the property before realizing that he was not the listing agent. I do not need the buyers agent on this and would like to deal directly with the listing agent. Since he did show me the property, (twice actually because I needed to get in there with my contractor), I guess he is entitled to his cut of the commission if I buy the place.
Lesson learned on the whole Zillow thing, but now I would like to deal directly with the listing agent myself because this is an all cash deal with no contingencies, no appraisal or inspection, etc. can I just call the listing agent myself and explain to him what happened and that I'd like to deal with him myself? I don't need a middleman to possibly alter communication between us or otherwise screw things up. Did I mention that my "buyer's agent" is all of about 25?
He's actually a good kid and I like him. He's working for a living, shows up on time to the minute and he has a lot of hustle. He will do ok in life.
What say you?
