i can't get paid for a clean out job-what should i do?

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UPDATE:

I called the agent today several times and he never answered. The last call I finally decided to leave a VM. Within 2 minutes he shot me a text....

"Sorry, I forgot to tell you that the owner plans paying all the vendors once the house is SOLD. It should be shortly if the market recovers"

What an a**hole! Does the owner really think that's how it works? First off the house is a dive and is over priced by $75,000....IT'S NEVER GONNA SELL!

I feel sorry for the painters and carpet guys doing work over there now....I'll be sure to make it over there to show them the text the agent send me.



K....so i'm out $600....I KNOW THIS! Please NO flack from the forum. I was stupid and learned my lesson.

Would some one please send me a good copy of a CONTRACT you have drafted? From now on CONTRACT-CONTRACT-CONTRACT

The realtor "forgot" to tell you? This is what I would do. I would tell the realtor - I get my money within 48 hours or I am filing a complaint against him with the State Board of Realtors for fraudulent and misleading practices. Realtors are licensed by the state and complaints against them have to be investigated. Depending on the state, they become public record. His license is his bread and butter, he won't like you threatening that. He was the person who retained your services, correct? I would also threaten to contact the Better Business Bureau and if he works for a nationwide realty company - the corporate office of that company. He can pay you and have the money come out of his commission or he can risk finding another line of work. Make him less inclined to "forget" the next time.