When I listed my house with Rocky Coennen and Remax of Valencia, I had no idea the horrors in store. When I agreed to list the house with my ex-wife’s lame friend, Rocky, I thought that we all had the same goal in mind – to get the most money for the house in a changing market. I purchased the house prior to marrying my ex and remained in the home after our separation. \r
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When I signed the “seven” month listing agreement, I never received a copy of it – even after I asked Rocky for a copy months into the listing. Six months and four price reductions later (totaling $100,000 less than the original listing price) we received what I thought was an insulting low-ball offer. After countering back and being unable to reach an agreement with the potential buyers, I was ordered into court by my ex-wife. In court, I was given the choice to either take the low-ball offer or buy my ex-wife out of the house through refinancing in my name. When I chose to keep the house, my ex presented a letter to the court by Rocky of Remax and the judge was told that Remax would indeed fight for the full 5% of the buyer’s agent and seller’s agent commission. \r
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Not having any time in court to obtain a release of contract from Remax of Valencia, they refused to cancel the listing agreement without a cashiers check in the amount of $27,000. It’s amazing how they received FULL commission and they didn’t even sell the house! \r
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I would not recommend working with Rocky Coennen or Remax of Valencia. I felt that Rocky worked harder at trying to get a lower price for my house instead of working for the best price. I didn’t feel that Rocky or Remax of Valencia had my best interest at heart or cared about their reputation. I fully understand having to get a loan to refinance your house, but certainly didn’t expect to have to get a $27,000 additional loan just to pay my realtor for NOT selling my house. \r
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