Inserting a buying broker

[Jordan Ness]

If We called the listing agent off MLS, we are proceeding to an accepted offer and going under contract, and we don't think the selling broker seems like they are representing our interests correctly, can we insert a different buying broker before we sign the contract ? As of now, a single broker (the listing agent) is representing both sides . We are concerned without inserting another broker who will represent our interests that we will miss contingencies and stipulations. Thanks in advance

[Russell Brazil]

You can hire anyone you like, however in this instance you would need to pay them yourself as they would not be due a commission from the listing brokerage.

And you are very much correct in that the listing agent is likely not representing your interests. He is likely representing the interests of the seller who hired them and has a previous relationship with.