I talked to and viewed property with listing broker first. Did I screw up?
Contacted listing broker about a MF.  He showed me the property. Should I have used a broker on my side? He may be giddy to get both sides of the broker fee..
[{"id": "e2k62tu", "text": "Did you sign anything? If not, nothing to worry about.", "replies": [{"id": "e2k6zst", "text": "second this", "replies": [{"id": "e2k9lvi", "text": "Signed nothing.", "replies": [{"id": "e2kd32l", "text": "Then the broker (most likely) only will get a sellers commission, which I'm sure the seller budgeted in already. You shouldn't have to fork anything over other than your offer.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "e2k9cyh", "text": "In commercial real estate it's very typical that buyers are not represented.  By talking directly with the listing agent, you have a much higher likelihood of getting the deal.  Commercial real estate also works differently than residential in terms of fees.  The listing agent may tell your agent he needs to get his fee from you.  If you value your representation and are ready to pay for it, that's probably what you will need to plan for.", "replies": [{"id": "e2k9kao", "text": "I've already reached out to a lawyer to guide me through the transaction to make sure I don't do something terrible that's avoidable.\n", "replies": [{"id": "e2k9n2w", "text": "That's the better solution.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "e2kxd0u", "text": "If one agent shows you a space ( even if it is their own) and then you bring another agent in later ( to represent you) that could cause drama about how the commissions are paid because it would become unclear which is the agent that caused the sale.\n\nAlso, sometimes the listing agent can get the seller to agree to a lower price if there are not two different agents involved because the owner would only have to pay one agent instead of two.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "e2zcxhr", "text": "You didn\u2019t screw up but you should get representation quickly and then inform the listing side.  It\u2019s not a matter of the fee.  It\u2019s about you having someone on your side negotiating the best deal for your interests. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "e3bzo3p", "text": "Second this. Get representation. That you've agreed to no terms means that it shouldn't be too late and the buyer rep should be able to get his commission from the seller. It's always advisable to have your lawyer review, but that is not the same as having a representative negotiating on your behalf. \n\nIf you're having trouble finding a good one, PM me. I have a nearly national network of tenant and buyer reps through my firm that I know personally. I'd be glad to put you in touch.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "e5d8gma", "text": "If you have already reached out to a lawyer, there is absolutely nothing to worry about. \n\nIt is better to find a representation as  they play an important role in making the process easier and provide some layers of risk management that you yourself may otherwise lack. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]