u/rosebudny

Contacted by an agent before my dad is even buried

My father passed away last week. He was living in a condo community that is very popular with empty nesters in his city, and his unit is particularly desirable because it is first floor/single level. Five days after he died - before we had even held his funeral - I get a text from an agent saying she has a buyer ready to make an offer right now on the condo.

This agent is actually someone who was friends with my parents, and she helped my dad buy the condo after my mom died and he decided to downsize. She said "I know the timing isn't great, but an agent I work with has a buyer named [insert buyer name] who wants to write an offer for your dad's place. It is my fiduciary duty as a real estate professional to present this to you." Mind you, my sibling and I have NOT hired this woman to represent us, nor have we spoken to ANYONE about our plans to sell. I texted her back and said we do not intend to sell anytime soon, and we will NOT consider an offer from someone who thinks it is OK to reach out so soon. I don't care if this person offers more than anyone else; we will not sell to them.

Am I wrong in thinking that this is TACKY behavior, both on the buyer's part as well as both agents?

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u/rosebudny — 3 days ago