I'm also on the side lines waiting til this market comes down to earth. When I do get back in, it'll be without a greedy realtor. They and the lending business is why we're in this state. Pure Greed… - Tue Feb 19 2008, 16:16
Realtors are paid to get the highest price they can for there sellers. And since they work both sides, meaning they represent sellers and buyers. They have an interest in keeping home values high. I will never use a realtor again. You can do better. We decide what home are worth, not comps. Hold the line.. You'll be rewarded in time.. - Tue Feb 5 2008, 13:52
How much is your time worth? If you have the time and you’re a bit adventurous, go out and see what’s out there. You don’t need a realtor to find that perfect neighborhood or home for that matter. You’d be surprised at the number of FSBO homes out there. My advice is simple and won’t matter how long you’re here. Don’t let your emotions muddy the water. Too many people fall in love with a home and forget there budget. Realtors bank on that fact, and are paid well for it. If we all hold the line prices will have to come down. Do your own research; don’t rely on what a realtor says the home is worth. We decide what its worth. And when enough of us walk away, sellers will have to adjust. Time is on our side. - Tue Jan 29 2008, 17:57
I think you're on the right track. Low Ball them all. This over-priced market stems from the ones that are now saying that things aren’t that bad. The greedy realtors and lenders, all of whom are commissioned based. If realtor truly cared about there communities, how about giving back. Maybe instead of working for a commission. Look at a flat fee approach. And stop taking bonuses from the seller when representing the buyer. I’ll never use a realtor again. - Tue Jan 22 2008, 17:42
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