Independent brokerage representation

  • Erstellt am 2017-04-28 14:04:04

Andi1888

2017-04-28 14:04:04
  • #1
Hello,

if the processing for a house provider runs through an independent brokerage agency, does that have advantages/disadvantages for me?
What does that mean specifically and are there any alternatives at all?
 

Andi1888

2017-04-29 20:15:03
  • #2
Or is this the usual way?
 

Nordlys

2017-04-29 21:19:22
  • #3
I simply do not understand it. Company xy sells houses, let's say, throughout northern Germany. The sales are handled by representatives. This certainly happens for a commission. You now receive the offer from the representative. It is okay for you. You possibly also conclude the contract with the representative, maybe he is even allowed to sign on behalf of the company, otherwise someone from the company who has power of attorney signs. Where is the problem except that of course you also pay his commission. After all, he has negotiated with you for that. Karsten
 

11ant

2017-04-29 22:10:15
  • #4


... then I first have to guess what you actually mean by this question: have you, among the house provider salespeople you have already dealt with, now for the first time met one whose business card shows him as a non-employee?

In sales (in almost all industries) it is common to operate with commercial agents. That means people who do not have an employment contract with the represented company, but a commission contract.

With clarifications like "independent sales partner / agent / broker / representative" it is essentially meant: "this guy is not directly one of us," which regularly indicates that he has no power of attorney.

On the contracts he presents (and on their revocation instructions etc.), it states who you are actually signing with as the real contractual "opponent." Usually, it must then be confirmed by them first.

From the lack of powers of attorney of such a broker it follows that side agreements signed only by him have correspondingly little value. If their content is later missing in the order confirmation of the actual contracting party, you may have to revoke.

Basically, even reputable providers do make use of independent commercial agents – and the fact that these sometimes exclusively represent only this company in this industry does not change their status.

Ultimately, you don't have to care whether the salesperson receives holiday and Christmas bonuses or a fixed salary continued in case of illness. What his word is worth to you depends solely on his status. Only managing directors, authorized officers, and persons with power of attorney can act bindingly for the company. Only parents may sign for children, not their teddy bears :-)

The house provider builds your house, not the salesperson. The contracts and terms and conditions usually also state that the "independent ..." is not allowed to accept payments, etc.
 

Andi1888

2017-05-02 06:41:30
  • #5


Thank you, the explanation is sufficient for me.
 

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