If a listing has expired with realtor and I made an offer ut it was refused, how long is he obligated to the agent?
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If a listing has expired with realtor and I made an offer ut it was refused, how long is he obligated to the agent?
The listing agent didn’t want to show me the property. I made an offer through another agent. We couldn’t come to terms. Listing has expired. Owner contacted me and wants to sell me the property. How long is he obligated to the listing agent since I looked at the property while it was under her listing?
Asked on May 12, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You need to speak with a real estate attorney in your area about the law in your state. You first need to realize that in the sale of real property it is the seller who is obligated to pay the sales commission so they are the ones that need to worry here. And I think that ethically they may owe the money. Good luck.
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