Can I "fire" my realtor?

Can I "fire" my realtor?

John Caliendo (Realtor) gives expert video advice on: What is the difference between a "real estate agent" and a "real estate broker"?; Do I need a realtor in order to buy a house?; How does a realtor get paid? and more...

With regards to getting started in real estate, firing your realtor depends on the listing side; you do have an agreement which has a beginning and an end. Now, unless something is written in there like some sort of a clause that the seller may fire the agent at any time, the seller might have to work with that agent up until the agreed upon time. Now, on the other side of the coin is the buyer; buyers rarely sign any kind of an agreement with a selling agent, so up until the point where they are in escrow, if a buyer working with an agent is not happy with that agent, the buyer will most likely have the ability to fire the realtor and part ways.