False information about the property in the exposé

Hello

What I noticed: "my fiancée" signed.
Who wants to buy the property now? The fiancée who signed a contract with the realtor or you, who knows the property owner.
I know, it’s borderline. But the realtors who call the sellers online and ask if they can tag along don’t always work completely cleanly either. Of course, all for free.

Steven

The owner _does not_ have a contract with the broker, you do. Period. And why a lawyer? You do not otherwise enter into any obligation with the broker, it only relates to this property. You can avoid a lawyer in this case, since you have clearly entered into something with the signature.

How is the broker supposed to sell you the property if he doesn’t have any authorization for it?! As already said, the problem lies with the signature. Without a signature, there is no proof, the broker also cannot prove that he had the contract etc... The broker rules contradict every normal German law (Bestellerprinzip). If you still want to buy the property, deduct the commission from the purchase price or do not buy it. Or write it off as a lesson learned. Or try it with a lawyer. As correctly recognized, the laws for the broker are a bad joke.

how is the broker supposed to sell you the property if he doesn't even have the authorization for it?!
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I know what you mean, I’m totally with you, but permission doesn’t necessarily mean it’s contractually regulated.
He doesn’t have an (exclusive) contract, so in that respect he could, but no one has to work with him – unless he has already gotten the signature.

I once sold a house myself and also had a broker list it after a call without a contract.
By the way, I work for brokers and am not afraid to have asked one or two questions.

how is the real estate agent supposed to sell you the property if he doesn't even have the authorization for it?!

Quite simple: The agent sells the service of "showing the property and introducing the seller." Luckily, this service only costs you something if the sale is successful...
PS: That's how it unfortunately is, I find it totally inappropriate too.

Your fiancée has a contract with the agent, but you do not. If you buy now, it should be possible without a commission, right? You would of course need to discuss this with your fiancée, especially if you cannot pay for the property alone ... Then the commission might be cheaper (than gift tax and so on ...).

Your fiancée has a contract with the agent, but you do not. ...).

Honestly, no one can be that naive to believe that they can sneak advantages here.
My (future) husband has signed, I haven't... :P
Maybe the OP should consult a lawyer, specifically regarding the question of whether an engagement is an informal contract. The marriage, by the way, is a formal contract.