Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

Buyer/Agent Contract

I signed a buyer/agent contract with a realtor. The realtor never provided me with a copy of the contract I signed. I found a lot for sale by a local builder that I really liked. I contacted the realtor to tell her of the lot and instead of offering to go to the contract signing with me she accused me of going behind her back and told me that I needed to tell the builder that she had to be paid a commission, if I signed a contract to build a home. My wife called the realtor and the realtor told my wife off in a very unprofessional manner. She then sent us an email telling us she would not respond to any emails or phone calls from us. She added that she would only reply to certified mail or an attorney; however, she was still holding us to the contract (please note that this realtor never did any work for us while acting as our agent). It was never my intention to breech the contract, the relationship with the realtor turned ugly due to her unprofessionalism (i have copies of emails from her). Is the contract void since I was never provided a copy and did the realtor breech the contract by telling me not to contact her by phone or email?


Asked on 7/13/99, 8:10 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gerald Hershenson Law Office of Gerald M. Hershenson

Re: Buyer/Agent Contract

It is difficult to fix your liability unless you have a copy of the contract that can be reviewed. I suggest you write the real estate agent a letter. That letter should notify her of your intention to terminate the contract for her failure to contact you and otherwise serve your interest. Secondly you should request a copy of the contract. Give her seven days to respond or tell her that you will report her to the real estate licensing commission in Harrisburg and the Board of Realtors in the county in which you reside. Send that letter by certified mail return receiipt requested. After you get a copy have it reviewed by an attorney. If she fails to provide you with a copy follow through with filing a formal complaint. She is required to provide you with a copy under the rules she is governed by. In addition, your letter should ask her to inform you in writing as to whether she will release you. Should she fail to agree you must seek legal counsel.

Good luck.

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Answered on 7/16/99, 2:27 pm


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