What to do about a fsbo that doesn't want to pay commission

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What to do about a fsbo that doesn't want to pay commission

Jasmine Myrick
Member since 2021 · 8 posts · 2 votes

So I have a fsbo who is selling a house and if I find them a buyer they'll pay commission but they lied and said they won't pay me anything. What can I do?

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Russell BrazilBusiness Member
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Real Estate Agent · Washington, D.C. · Member since 2012 · 17k+ posts · 30k+ votes
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Move onto the next property. 

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  • Tim Johnson
    Real Estate Agent · Skagit Valley, WA · Member since 2021 · 256 posts · 283 votes
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    Did you have a written and signed agreement with them?

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  • Russell BrazilBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Agent · Washington, D.C. · Member since 2012 · 17k+ posts · 30k+ votes
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    Move onto the next property. 

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  • Ned CareyPro Member
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    Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2008 · 17k+ posts · 13k+ votes
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    @Jasmine Myrick are you an agent? In most states (If not all) you cannot collect a commission if you are not an agent. Without a written agreement you have basically no recourse even if you are an agent.

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  • Thomas Corley
    Real Estate Agent · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2018 · 127 posts · 62 votes
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    @Jasmine Myrick If you have something in righting your good if not you need to move on. Just us this deal as a learning experience and remember next time get something in writing prior to the close!

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