Realtor did not represent me he represented the sell

[william]

I closed on 5 homes in may and the Realtor that I hired to do the work did not inform me he was representing the seller and not me the purchaser.
Do I have a case. This was done in Florida.

[Don Glasgow]

I closed on 5 homes in may and the Realtor that I hired to do the work did not inform me he was representing the seller and not me the purchaser.
Do I have a case. This was done in Florida.

Perhaps. I am not familiar with Florida laws regarding "agency" but in Utah we have to disclose in writing who we are working for, buyer or seller.

You would need to contact the Florida Division of Real Estate here: http://www.myflorida.com/dbpr/re/index.shtml to find out.

Don

[judyo]

I'm not sure about Florida agency, either. Was the agent the listing agent for all 5 homes you purchased?

[VRI]

I live in Florida and our last purchase the realtor represented both parties and listed our old home (it's a long story and was a healthy commission for him). It has been a few years but I think we had to sign something to the fact that we were aware of the relationship.

I don't know though if it was something in house or if it was required by the state.

[ResaleBroker]

I closed on 5 homes in may and the Realtor that I hired to do the work did not inform me he was representing the seller and not me the purchaser.
Do I have a case. This was done in Florida.

Case for what?

[kensmith]

Case for what?

Exactly.

[tom]

None of what you've said makes any sense to me at all. Five closings, you employed a Realtor that did not work for you, and you were the buyer?

[real deal]

In florida it is presumed if not stated that the agency relationship would be as a transaction brokerage which means that they can in fact represent both the buyer and seller. Otherwise you must have signed a transitition to transaction notice. I'm sure they would have had you sign this right away.

[avonreal]

there's nothing wrong with representing two parties but he really should've notified you.

[AaronSOLD]

I'm also wondering what you think you have a case for? If he did not disclose agency, that is one thing. If he didn't disclose agency and that materially affected you and you can show the damage, you might have something there. What brought this up?

Of course, none of us here I believe are attorneys so the best advice is to seek legal counsel but we'd be happy to share more thoughts if we knew more about your position.