30/10/2026
A buyer came with his own property agent, paid a 1% option fee and later decided not to proceed.
He sought to recover the money, alleging misrepresentation by me as the seller’s agent. I disputed that allegation, and ultimately the buyer did not recover the 1%.
Here’s what bothered me.
From my experience of the transaction, the buyer’s agent asked relatively little about the property, but was very clear about the co-broke commission.
Of course, seller’s agents are responsible for the accuracy of their representations.
But a buyer’s agent should also be asking questions, verifying important information and advising the buyer before a financial commitment is made.
买家付了1%的 Option Fee 后反悔，要求退款，并指责我这个卖方经纪提供错误信息。我不认同这个指控，最终买家也没能拿回那1%。
在这宗交易中，我觉得买方经纪对佣金的关注，比对房子重要细节的提问还积极。
卖方经纪当然有责任提供准确资料。
但买方经纪同样应该为客户提问、查证资料、做尽职调查。
