If I meet with an agent am I required to hire them?

Hello Joan, Until you sign a Listing Agreement you do not have a contract. You can talk to as many Realtors as you like. Until you sign a contract you have not hired anyone. There is no implied agreements in real estate.

You are not required to hire the first agent you meet. My recommendation is to interview 3 agents.

Think of it this way... If it is not in writing, it is not legal. So if you have not signed a listing or buyers agreement with this agent you are not required to work with them. If it is not a good fit, then interview other agents to be sure it is a good fit for what you are wanting to accomplish for your real estate goals! Not all agents are a specialist in all areas. Be sure to find the right fit for what your real estate goals are and does that agent have the expertise in that area. Do they have good references? Do they have a history of accomplishing what you want to do with your real estate goals? When you find that agent. Then put it in writing!

If you didnt sign anything they dont have the right to list your home. Once you sign a listing agreement that is when youare locked in with that realtor.

Not at all as long as there is nothing signed!

You are not required to hire them unless you have signed a buyers agency agreement with them. In some states they may have exclusive and non exclusive agreements so if you do sign with an agent make sure you know what your signing and what is expected of both of you during the buying process.

No, you are not required to hire an agent after meeting with them in person. You have the right to evaluate the services they offer and make an informed decision on who will best represent your interests. However, if you would like to continue working with the agent, it is important to communicate your intentions and expectations clearly and sign a contract outlining the terms of service.

No, you do not necessarily have to hire the agent if they started working on selling your house after an in-person meeting. You are under no obligation unless you reach a formal agreement with them that is legally binding. Generally speaking, once an agent begins actively marketing and covering all costs associated with listing and promoting the property, it is expected of the owner to enter into a signed contract. That said, whether or not you must use that particular agent will depend on local real estate laws and any commitments you may have made during the meeting itself. If you feel uncomfortable signing any agreement without further research or discussion it would be wise to talk openly about this with your potential agent before agreeing to anything formal. If there’s something specific that makes you feel uneasy about using their services then take some time to discuss this with them first before making any decisions either way. It’s completely understandable for homeowners wanting to maximize their sales results through finding the best options available - so make sure to contact other agents in your local area too!

As long as you do not sign an agreement there is no obligation. I suggest interviewing 3 agents based on recommendations. Of the three agents, you are likely to find a good connection with at least one of them. Have a list of questions in advance of interviewing them.