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[quote=Anonymous]Another agent here...the OP didn't want to see the house via a colleague of the listing agent, and so wrote off the whole thing?  Many agents work with teams and will send a colleague/team member to show something in their place.  If the OP then declined the showing because that arrangement didn't suit her, how is the listing agent at fault?  If the listing agent refused her calls, didn't reply to emails, didn't show up for a scheduled meeting, those are big problems.  But if OP declined the showing because he/she didn't care for the choice of agent, I fail to see the issue.  
Regarding the commission, I would absolutely discount it if the buyer came without an agent.  I wouldn't credit the buyer, I'd charge less to the seller under the listing agreement.  5-6% for a standard deal with a buyer's agent, 4% if the buyer has no agent.  That's what I've done for the past 10 years but as I work primarily in DC, most buyers seem to have agents.  FWIW, if an agent simply shows you a house, you are under zero obligation to them.  In fact, all agents legally represent the seller unless they have an agency agreement with a buyer.  (There is presumed buyer agency in MD but that's a bit much to get into here.). 
Looking forward to hearing back from OP on this one.[/quote]

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