How did you arrive at having an agent in the first place? Of course its not their decision, this is your home, not theirs. You decide what to do with it.

Yeh thats confusing, doesn't make sense. Are you selling? Otherwise why is this agent telling you to do a short sale?

What does your listing contract say?

I am sure all Realtors are out trying to market new business, just like we are.  No one can push you into doing anything.  It is your house.  You decide to sell or not. 

Anonymous:

Is it ethical and/or legal for my real estate agent to push and push us to do a short sale on our condo when we are able to pay our mortgage?

It is your decision after the Realtor provides you with a comparative analysis of recent sales.  If you are selling your condo and the property value has decreased then the only way that you can sell is if you get your lender to accept a short sale.

If you are not trying to sell your property, have no problem with making your mortgage payment and are OK with the current value. Why are you talking to a realtor?

Great question, Why are you talking to a Realtor?