‘Harvard student’ Pune realtor calls buyer ‘uneducated’ for asking about RERA regration

A Pune homebuyer’s search for a property turned sour after a “Harvard-educated” broker allegedly threw a tantrum over basic due diligence. When asked for his RERA regration, the agent allegedly called the buyer “uneducated” and “immature.” Social media users are now backing the buyer, calling the agent’s aggressive response a massive red flag.A WhatsApp conversation purportedly showing a communication between a buyer and a Pune realtor. (Screengrab (Reddit))The Reddit user shared that he reached out to a real estate agent on Reddit who seemed knowledgeable. The individual claimed that though the initial conversation was ok, things got weird after that.Also Read: ‘Bought my first house in Bengaluru. Did I make a make?’ 30-year-old’s EMI post sparks debate“Seemed knowledgeable so I reached out and explained my budget and requirements. Initial conversation was okay — he gave some area suggestions for a ₹70-80L budget. Things got a little weird when I asked basic questions like years of experience and number of clients — he responded with ‘let’s not do dating’.”The potential buyer alleged that the real estate agent lost his cool after the buyer asked for the realtor’s RERA regration number.“He responded with ‘Really? Are you serious?’ and then called me immature, uneducated, said I’ll never be able to buy anything, and walked off.”The person also shared a WhatsApp chat screenshot, which purportedly shows his communication with the realtor. In the chat, the real estate agent claims, “I am a riccs and hardvard student mba finance (ib) (real estate) you cant even touch me.”How did social media react?An individual posted, “You did the right thing. Don’t do business with agents not regered with RERA. If something bad happens, the police will also not help you because you decided not to do your due diligence and decided to do business with a non-RERA agent.” The OP replied, “Thanks for the info, I did not know that,” adding, “Yes. When I asked this guy for a basic due diligence he got offended like he’s some star in real estate I should trust him blindly. People don’t know how professionals work.”Another commented, “Harvard doesn’t offer an MBA in real estate. He’s probably doing an online course.” A third accused the OP of ragebailing, adding that he didn’t share the entire conversation.Also Read: