Many Times The Broker
In addition, many times the broker will lie and tell you that your offer was rejected when, in fact, it was never presented. If this happens, do not be afraid to go over his head to the listing broker. If the listing broker is uncooperative, deal directly with the sellers themselves, and skip the middlemen.
Offer a short closing date to your broker Another way to get an agent to take you seriously is to offer a fast closing time. Nothing makes an agent drool more than the thought of getting a commission check in ten days. If the agent has another offer presented to him, he will usually advise his client to take the offer with a larger earnest money and faster close than an offer which is higher in price.
Insist on doing your own computations sometimes you will get the other end of an uncooperative agent, that is, an overzealous broker. Be suspicious of any broker who tells you what a deal you are getting on a property. Should it be a good deal, then why didn’t he buy it?
Don’t take the broker’s word as to the value. Ask for printouts or info on comparable sales. Be aware that information contained in the MLS database was entered by the listing broker and may be falsely inputted. If a comparable sale shows the same square footage as the house you are looking at, try visiting the area to see if it truly is accurate. Do your own assessments of property values.