Buying yourself & selling with a broker

You should do whatever you best feel comfortable with. You don't owe anyone anything. This is a business relationship and you choose who you do business with. Your thinking makes perfect sense for your needs. Not only would it be o.k. not to use the same broker to purchase in a new development, you should be wary of any broker who believes they are entitled to act as your buyer's broker just because they're selling your current co-op.

I agree with Goldie. You are not obligated to use the same broker. And not using a broker for your purchase will give you a little bargaining power. I bought a place in a new development and told the sales agent I was a new buyer with little experience and innocently asked the new dev sales agent (wink wink) if I should get my own agent to help me through the process. "Absolutely no! I will be here with you every step of the way. Call me for anything." And I did. Good luck!

BillyRes - I hope you got at least 2% lopped off the price that the buying broker would normally receive. The selling broker does not want to split his/her commission with anyone.