Chamberlain Real Estate Group
2023-09-04T23:09:43.000Z
Beware of this untrustworthy realtor from Chamberlain Real Estate Group!
I recently had an extremely disappointing experience with a realtor that I feel compelled to share. My interaction with realtor Muhammad Ansab Hafeez from Chamberlain Real Estate Group left me feeling frustrated and taken advantage of. Initially, he presented himself as friendly and professional, but as the process unfolded, it became apparent that his intentions were far from genuine.
One of the most alarming aspects of my encounter was the constant stream of misinformation.
First and foremost, I informed him that the condo I was looking to buy would be shared with a roommate, and my main concern was where my tenant could park his car. Ansab informed me that my tenant could use the visitors' parking, which I knew was not allowed. I asked him to double-check this information, and he returned with false information, claiming that he had checked with the condo manager, who supposedly confirmed that my tenant could use the visitors' parking. However, while in the condo building lobby, I asked a random tenant if tenants were allowed to park in visitors' parking, and he stated that it was not allowed, mentioning that he rented a parking space for his second car.
Next, when we inspected the appliances in the condo, we found that the microwave and dishwasher were not working. I asked Ansab to contact the seller's realtor to request repairs or replacements, but he insisted that the condo was being sold "as is" and that they wouldn't make any fixes. I challenged him to find any sentence in the listing indicating that it was being sold "as is," but he couldn't. After much insistence, he messaged the seller's realtor and showed me their response, which stated they would either fix or replace the appliances and provide receipts. Ansab promised to issue an amendment to ensure this, but he never mentioned anything about receipts. I only discovered this oversight the day before the possession date when speaking with lawyer. It was clear to me in retrospect that Ansab was serving the seller's interests rather than mine. Few times I asked him if we are going to have the receipts and he confirmed “yes” but there was no mention of them in the amendment. I have seen that amendment before but had no idea how realtors are formulating this type of things and completely was relaying on Ansab’s words. Fortunately, the seller did fix the appliances, but they failed to provide a receipt for professional cleaning, which should have been done.
Another issue arose regarding lawyer's fees. During our initial meeting, I informed Ansab that I had two other realtor contacts recommended by friends who would share lawyer's fees, amounting to approximately $600-$700 after sharing. I told him that I'd work with him if he could match this offer, otherwise, I had other options. He claimed that he wouldn't share lawyer's fees but guaranteed that the lawyer he recommended would cost me no more than $900. This turned out to be untrue, as the lawyer he recommended charged me $2020. When I called Ansab with my frustration before making the payment, he assured me he would look into it and reimburse me the difference once he received his payment for this transaction by the end of the month. However, he repeatedly delayed fulfilling this promise, leaving me waiting for weeks. Eventually, he provided me with the contact information for his team lead, Jared Chamberlain, and his broker, Tyrel Laqua, claiming that they were the ones who could address this matter.
I reached out to both of them, but they explained that without a written agreement, they couldn't intervene. Tyrel Laqua even mentioned that I was free to choose my lawyer, despite my insistence that Ansab had misled me with false promises, recommending a lawyer who cost me more than double what he had guaranteed otherwise I would never hire his realtor. Unfortunately, my complaints didn't prompt any action from Tyrel, and it seemed that this kind of realtor’s behavior was tolerated within Chamberlain Real Estate Group.
In the end, my experience with Muhammad Ansab Hafeez serves as a cautionary tale for anyone seeking a trustworthy realtor. His dishonesty, lack of transparency, and misleading actions not only made the home-buying process needlessly stressful but also demonstrated a complete disregard for the best interests of his clients. I strongly advise anyone considering working with Chamberlain Real Estate Group, and especially with Muhammad Ansab Hafeez, to think twice and explore other, more reputable options in the market. Your dream home deserves a realtor who will genuinely work for you, not against you.
Beware of this untrustworthy realtor from Chamberlain Real Estate Group!
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