is it lawful for a real estate agent to have you sign a blank contract?

Trena Berum: Legally noProfessional noStupidity yesDepends on what contract ?If it is a a exclusive seller listing agreement I would not sign it because that contract entitled to your rights regarding the sale of the houseIf it is a purchase and sale agreement I would sign it because it would actually save you and your agent timeThe agent can not accept a offer on your behalf however he must present them allIf you do decide to sign your rights away be sure to have a copy of the blank contract it is the law to always give a copy to the client...Show more

Shaquita Wernicki: call his broker immediately; get his position on thisif the broker says its OK, be quiet and call your state's RE dept for this is 200% illegal, unethicaland immoral.Some do it to cut corners but it is never right to do so...Show more

Marna Liddie: No. Absolutely do not do it. Report him to his broker & if he is the broker report him to the local real estate commission.

Katheryn Skro! backi: No,it is not lawful. The real estate agent has a duty to represent and protect your interests. If you can find yourself a new agent or report them to their Broker ASAP!!

Lia Argall: lawful YES, STUPID YES, Ethical NODon't do it. . . .let buyer present you with a written contract, then you can consider itTypically, the buyer's agent brings a signed contract offer to seller to considerTALK to this agent, make sure you correctly understand what he is doing, then call his brokerIs this your agent or some one else's? Your agent has a duty to represent you, and this IS NOT doing a good job of representing you. . . .don't you have a real estate attorney for this transaction? Talk to them!NEVER sign a blank contract, never sign a contract you don't read, never sign a contract you don't understand. . . .Once both sides have signed a contract, it is LEGALLY binding on both of them. . . ....Show more