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Is it my realtor's job to actively find me a home?

To add clarity: Any house I get is contingent on sale of home I am now in. I don't have money in bank and wouldn't qualify for loan. Daughter's name is on this house also. She lives with me and turns 22 next month. Realtor found one home. She pulled me aside beforehand saying my daughter shouldn't participate in finding the home as she will probably be leaving me soon anyway, And daughter should definitely have no say so. I explained I needed a place that would work whether my daughter stayed with me, or whether I was by myself. She took great effort to exclude my daughter from seeing the home. My daughter came along anyway, and the home was too far from my daughter's work so we had no interest in it. Since then have no contact with realtor, unless I contact about seeing a particular home I see online. Even then, she tells me she has an open house, or she has other clients that day, so I feel rushed and like I'm imposing. Am I out of line for thinking realtor should be finding a home for us? I've bought two other homes and agent always located the home. At realtor's suggestion I've driven to different cities to see if I like them since I've never been there before. Also at realtor suggestion, I searched through the listings on Zillow realtor.com homes.com and everywhere trying to find a place. And then I drive by to see if it would even work, and I'm just really tired. Is there an easier way? Is there somebody that sells you a home and finds a home for you? She's also asking me to pinpoint specific subdivisions that she can put on her radar, but subdivisions change every few streets. When I have found houses in nearby subdivisions I am interested in, I've been surprised realtor hasn't contacted to let me know they were for sale... often they're closing before I see them.
Asked By Jerome | Chattanooga, TN | 17 views | Buying | 1 week ago
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Raquel Penas Fernandez

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As a realtor, my role is to actively search for homes that align with my clients needs. You’re absolutely not out of line expecting a realtor to take the lead in finding a home. Actively sourcing listings is a core part of my job, as a realtor, and you shouldn’t be tasked with extensive searches on Zillow or driving to unfamiliar areas alone. Your realtor should set up MLS alerts for instant notifications of homes matching your criteria. For a smoother experience, I recommend interviewing other realtors who can offer dedicated, proactive support tailored to your unique situation. A committed buyer’s agent should diligently find homes, streamline showings, and guide you through the contingent sale process with enthusiasm. I hope this helps

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