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Originally Posted by ruddstud
"I admit that some (ok, lots) (ok, most) realtors are greaseballs, but that's the essence of the job. Selling. Salespeople are born, not bred. Which is why there are two tiers of realtors."
That's what I mean, why not start fighting back and start pressuring agents to charge lesss. It should be like dealing with a Mexican beach jewelery salesman. They are basically all the same. Same product. Same way of luring you and your money. Why can't sellers barter with agents for the best possible rate!!!
OH WAIT, I KNOW !!!!! Real estate agents won't take their clients to houses that have discounted comissions!!!! (even if it benefits the buyer)
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So deal with it. There is a reason the profession exists. And yeah, there's collusion. Just like with lawyers and gas stations and everything else in the world.
It's to keep the profession respectable. You wanna do it yourself, have fun looking for recourse if a major problem arises. You wanna hire Jimmy from down the street that works full time and sells real estate on the side? Have fun getting fair market value or even selling the house.
You wanna hire Joe that fishes for leads on a messageboard (although, I would, too if I were still selling), then great. But just don't go around badmouthing the guy afterwards if the deal doesn't go completely the way the guy promises. Because that's what you'll get. A guy or gal that has been in business for 3 years and sold about 20 houses and is barely staying above water. They'll promise you anything you want just to get the listing. Buecause having a sign on your lawn means that potential buyers are calling. They're not trying to sell your house, they're looking for more business. The $4000 that they get after selling your house is going to be nice, but the leads they get while the sign is up will be nicer.
Real realtors charge what they charge because
a) its the going rate (yeah, I said it)
b) you don't discount full service
If you don't understand what I'm saying, well, too bad for you. And no offense to whoever has replied to you via pm. But I bet I'm bang on about them. I was there too. That's why I don't sell.