Q: I have an agent who put negotiable as his end date for a buyers agreement. I am trying to be released from him.
Is his agreement legally enforcible in the state of Pa since he did not have an actual date? My new agent is leery..he has sent an addendum for me to sign that has an other clause that essentially guarantees him a commission. I won't sign and have requested that the clause be dropped..what can/should I do?
A: I would argue that as he drafted it you can discharge him.You may need to consult an attorney but if hew won't back out it suggests that you were right to switch.As to the guaranteed commission, depending on your new agent if it's acceptable to them, and it doesn't mean you pay for old agent on top of new agent, may not be bad. But it seems like talking to an attorney would be good especially as you may want them to review ultimate sale agreement.
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