Pareto principle at work here. That realtor fella on the beyond forum, seems to be one of those high performers, and Travis seems to have the same drive, to become one.
The thing is, MOST are not. The home I bought, I found the listing, pulled past sales data (from different realtor), spoke to a friend who once lived in a neighboring unit, spoke to the neighbors, a board member, and then reached out to a friends realtor pal who scheduled the walk through.
She, my realtor, was more akin to my receptionist at work, than a working professional.
What really put things in perspective, was when she suggested that I have to deliver the deposit cheque to the selling realtor, and pick up the condo docs. THEN, deliver the condo docs to the review company that SHE suggested. I also reviewed the docs, but she advised she could not be held liable if she did.
Live & learn. I too have second guessed realtors, but have concluded I will be using one of the top performers in town for my next home purchase. Not some part-timer.
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