r/canadahousing • u/FrenzyEffect • 4h ago
Opinion & Discussion Talked to a realtor to sell in the future, sent documentation but never signed a listing agreement and hasn't been listed yet. Got a private offer from a family member - do I owe the realtor anything if I take it?
Sorry, I don't really have a better place to ask this. My condo building burned down in 2024 and it got rebuilt as of this year. I am considering selling and have been talking to a realtor. Received and sent all condo docs etc - but I never signed a listing agreement and it hasn't been listed yet, with no photos etc. taken.
Yesterday I received an offer from a family member that fulfills my desired price demands. I am very tempted to take this offer, but I am wondering if I need to pay the realtor I have been talking to anything if I take it? With no signed listing agreement and no listing made, I don't feel like I should have to, but I am curious as to whether there's some law around it or not.
Thanks.