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tvp2003 · 09-12-2007, 08:38 AM

Nabber,

Question for you as a realtor regarding commissions -- I realize that everyone probably has their own style, and for the most part everyone is generally good, but from my experience, I've found that the realtors I've met with have always "pushed" in a subtle or sometimes not-so-subtle way to buy bigger and better (read: more expensive). Perhaps it's because I was setting my sights too low, or perhaps they felt that I would be disappointed if I didn't aim a little higher, but at the end of the day, a more expensive property also leads to a higher commission. In your experience, is this practice prevalent and/or common amongst realtors?

Also, have you ever heard of realtors steering buyers away from new construction due to commissions (that's what seemed to happen when we were in the market for a condo -- there was an issue as to whether the builder would give the realtor a commission, and perhaps not suprisingly, the realtor suggested we should look elsewhere).

I'm in a home now and don't plan on buying and selling in the near future, but any input would be appreciated for future reference

Thanks!

09-12-2007, 08:38 AM	#8
tvp2003 Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Exp:	Nabber, Question for you as a realtor regarding commissions -- I realize that everyone probably has their own style, and for the most part everyone is generally good, but from my experience, I've found that the realtors I've met with have always "pushed" in a subtle or sometimes not-so-subtle way to buy bigger and better (read: more expensive). Perhaps it's because I was setting my sights too low, or perhaps they felt that I would be disappointed if I didn't aim a little higher, but at the end of the day, a more expensive property also leads to a higher commission. In your experience, is this practice prevalent and/or common amongst realtors? Also, have you ever heard of realtors steering buyers away from new construction due to commissions (that's what seemed to happen when we were in the market for a condo -- there was an issue as to whether the builder would give the realtor a commission, and perhaps not suprisingly, the realtor suggested we should look elsewhere). I'm in a home now and don't plan on buying and selling in the near future, but any input would be appreciated for future reference Thanks!