another question for realtors
First off, please do not accuse me of being a realtor basher. I work on 100% commissions as well and have full respect for the work done by the professionals in the industry and just want to engage in dialogue.
I am fascinated with the art of selling and deal making and well here is my question.
Considering that a buyers realtor only makes money if they find the buyer a house to buy, can they really serve the best interest of their client?
Maybe I watch too many realtor shows, but it seems consistently that these buyers realtors are still trying to sell the house to their client as opposed to critically supporting the buyer.
What I mean by that is the realtor trying to overcome objections the buyer might have and esentially convincing the buyer to purchase. I have seem some cringe worthy moments where I felt the buying realtor was really in "sell mode".
Is it the job of the buyers realtor to showcase all the highlites and down play the obstacles? I think its a conflict of interest really.
Hope some of you industry types will comment on the psychology here and the line that must be walked.
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