10/07/2026
You clicked “Request Information” on a house. What actually happens next?
Many buyers assume that button connects them directly with the listing agent—but that is not always how online real estate inquiries work.
Depending on the website, your inquiry may go to the listing agent, another participating agent, or through a lead-routing or referral program.
In this week’s Behind the Real Estate Transaction, I break down:
• What happens after you submit an online property inquiry
• Why an agent may contact you almost immediately
• What lead-routing and referral programs can mean
• Whether clicking the button means you hired an agent
• What to ask before signing a buyer agreement
• What to do if you already have an agent
Understanding the system behind the button can help you make better decisions before you ever step inside the house.
Read the full article here:
https://caseycornelius.realtor/2026/10/07/request-information-on-a-house/
Casey Cornelius, REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Kennon & Parker
Columbus, GA | Phenix City, AL | Fort Benning Area
910-527-3714
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