We found a real estate agent who charges 5% commission to sell our home (2% for herself, 3% for buyer's agent). Is that a good deal? She really knows the area, especially the townhouse community in which we live, so we figure that it's better to have a real estate agent who knows the market and can get our house sold fast rather than trying to find someone else who charges less commission.
We want to know what you all think. Thanks!
2007-07-09 13:07:53 · 6 answers · asked by socalteacher 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I think you have a great agent. Usually, they split 2.5% for seller agent and 2.5% for a buyer agent, so she already 0.5% cheaper. and to put the listing together and do all the negotiation, you need a good agent and it's allot of work, so you got a bargain.Good Luck!
2007-07-09 13:17:35 · answer #1 · answered by reality 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In authentic sources each little thing is negotiable if it has no longer been signed and agreed upon in a settlement already. So in case you adult males already signed the acquisition settlement this is why you have a remaining date already, you could no longer fireplace all people. The agent gets his/her 3%. I doubt the enterprise will want to barter back with you if he know he alredy has the abode offered so I dont see how the enterprise ought to cancell the settlement that can assist you you usher in yet another agent and decrease into their revenue. you could placed a complaint alongside with your state's branch of authentic sources. you will be able to additionally take them to courtroom yet I doubt you will want to spend a lot of $$ in courtroom. in case you haven't any longer signed the offered settlement which I dont think of that's the case given which you have already got a remaining date, you need to fireplace the agent each time and get somebody that could characterize your superb pastime interior the transaction. good good fortune
2016-10-20 11:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well informed real estate agent. The commission is good! Our agent got/gets 7% commission!!!
2007-07-09 13:14:21 · answer #3 · answered by CherishTheMoment 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, agents just like lawyers and police officers and judges all have some bad reputation for something or someone that did something wrong.
So, I think that if you can do it yourself and you really know how to do it, more power to you and go ahead and do it yourself.
But if you are not sure of what you are doing hire a professional. When the plumbing in my bathroom broke, I did not try to do it myself, I hired a good plumber. After he did his work, I paid for his work and services so of course after you use a GOOD AND WELL INFORMED agent you should be happy to pay for his work and services. Nobody works for free, I dont see people complaining about lawyers being so damn expensive. They handle legal matters which are very important, good realtors handle the sale and purchase of a home which is the biggest investment of your life
2007-07-09 14:20:02 · answer #4 · answered by YayArea 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think realtors are the biggest rip. I found my house, my fiancing, and using mr. realtor, I learned how what not to do. Its definately americas big rip off. They do not earn their keep. I actually overheard a realtor trying to talk clients out of buying my house! The lsm is all you need, I wouldn't pay for more than the paper transaction and that 2000 not counting taxes on house sale. Do it your self!
2007-07-09 13:16:33 · answer #5 · answered by kim 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Go with the well informed agent - if he/she really is.
2007-07-09 13:10:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋