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First call is from a mortgage broker

Started by the_nerve
about 12 years ago
Posts: 102
Member since: Oct 2008
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I sent a message to a real estate broker asking to see a particular apartment via the website of that broker. The first and only call i get so far is from a mortgage broker who's been given the number I sent in that email. I know I should have called the RE broker direct but it was late so i sent the email. I made no mention of mortgages at all. Thoughts? Good or bad business practice on the part of the RE Broker?
Response by jelj13
about 12 years ago
Posts: 821
Member since: Sep 2011

I've contacted various brokers via email and NEVER had anyone pass on my information to a mortgage broker. BAD BUSINESS. When I've purchased apartments, my agents (buyer's agents) asked me if I needed assistance with finding a mortgage or lawyer. Even then, that was only AFTER I indicated interest in putting in offers.

You really should have a mortgage application started before you make an offer. You'll then have an idea of the size of the mortgage you can get based upon your income.

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Response by huntersburg
about 12 years ago
Posts: 11329
Member since: Nov 2010

>Thoughts? Good or bad business practice on the part of the RE Broker?

The nerve

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Response by the_nerve
about 12 years ago
Posts: 102
Member since: Oct 2008

Exactly!

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Response by WestSideHwy
about 12 years ago
Posts: 19
Member since: Jul 2011

I think it is a bad business practice.

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