How to Get a Better Deal From a Real Estate Agent
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/24/business/real-estate-fee-for-service.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/24/business/real-estate-fee-for-service.html
Agent Joe said:I didn't bother reading through the whole article because it sounded like an outsider trying to give "advise" to other outsiders. As an agent, I will say this...if you don't expect the agent to show you more than a few homes and spend a lot of time with/for you, then go ahead ask for a reasonable rebate nicely. Otherwise, if you expect full service, then expect to pay full price. Don't nickel and dime someone who can save or waste you thousands of dollars. Think about it, would you ask your lawyer, CPA or doctor for a "rebate"?
Agent Joe said:I didn't bother reading through the whole article because it sounded like an outsider trying to give "advise" to other outsiders. As an agent, I will say this...if you don't expect the agent to show you more than a few homes and spend a lot of time with/for you, then go ahead ask for a reasonable rebate nicely. Otherwise, if you expect full service, then expect to pay full price. Don't nickel and dime someone who can save or waste you thousands of dollars. Think about it, would you ask your lawyer, CPA or doctor for a "rebate"?
meccos12 said:Agent Joe said:I didn't bother reading through the whole article because it sounded like an outsider trying to give "advise" to other outsiders. As an agent, I will say this...if you don't expect the agent to show you more than a few homes and spend a lot of time with/for you, then go ahead ask for a reasonable rebate nicely. Otherwise, if you expect full service, then expect to pay full price. Don't nickel and dime someone who can save or waste you thousands of dollars. Think about it, would you ask your lawyer, CPA or doctor for a "rebate"?
Spoken like a true realtor.
Agent Joe said:I didn't bother reading through the whole article because it sounded like an outsider trying to give "advise" to other outsiders. As an agent, I will say this...if you don't expect the agent to show you more than a few homes and spend a lot of time with/for you, then go ahead ask for a reasonable rebate nicely. Otherwise, if you expect full service, then expect to pay full price. Don't nickel and dime someone who can save or waste you thousands of dollars. Think about it, would you ask your lawyer, CPA or doctor for a "rebate"?
Cornflakes said:Agent Joe said:I didn't bother reading through the whole article because it sounded like an outsider trying to give "advise" to other outsiders. As an agent, I will say this...if you don't expect the agent to show you more than a few homes and spend a lot of time with/for you, then go ahead ask for a reasonable rebate nicely. Otherwise, if you expect full service, then expect to pay full price. Don't nickel and dime someone who can save or waste you thousands of dollars. Think about it, would you ask your lawyer, CPA or doctor for a "rebate"?
Poor analogy. I am an old guy and I have known a few agents that are high school pass (or even less).