William

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We are selling our home in Quakertown, PA and decided to go the (almost) FSBO route. We have opted for a flat-fee MLS listing service, and we are leveraging our business, marketing, and media experience to make it happen. It has been a challenging task so far, but very rewarding and enlightening. Actually will be looking at getting my realtors license when we're settled in our new home!

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What are some good questions for Agent Interviews?

Asked Thu Jan 10 2008, 16:48 by Alejandro Fo… - Mission Dolores (Hub, Mid-Market) - Home Buying - 10 answers

William answered:

Thanks for the question, just wanted to track this one. Great answers! - Fri Jan 11 2008, 15:39

what are the best neighborhoods in Philly for schools? I am considering relocating my family>

Asked Mon Dec 31 2007, 09:23 by Mark - Philadelphia - General Area - 13 answers

William answered:

Jeeze Pete, don't you know you start the Philly orientation with "wood-er" first and then move on to Santa?

I consider the "Philly Suburbs" to include a huge area, and there are lots of companies and job opportunities in a pretty wide circle around Philly from the "close suburbs" to Princeton, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ to the "Far Northeast" Montgomery and Bucks counties to the Main Line ... and probably plenty I missed. All have good points.

We're in central/upper Bucks county (Quakertown). The schools are absolutely amazing in this area. But we're probably a bit over an hour to the city ...

Will you be choosing a home around a job ... or a job around a home? How old are the kids? What types of things are you looking for in your new place besides a good school? - Fri Jan 11 2008, 14:45

Here are some links that might help:

http://www.city-data.com
http://www.bestplaces.com
http://www.findyourspot.com
http://www.schoolmatters.com/
http://www.greatschools.net

How far are you willing to commute? Are you looking for Philly neighborhoods or suburbs? - Wed Jan 9 2008, 21:33

Sellers: Would you like to work with a borker who offered a menu of ala carte service?

Asked Wed Jan 9 2008, 13:08 by Kent Palmer - Colorado - Home Selling - 8 answers

William answered:

Kent,

Ha, have been thinking about a "fair alternative" to the traditional commission structure for a while.

The disadvantage to your structure is that you get paid whether the home sells or not... so, for parts that involve a person from your company to perform a service, there is really no incentive for them to do a good job.

But of course you can't flip the money for all of these services contingent upon sale of the home ... based on a consumer-planned "pick and choose" marketing strategy that may not succeed.

Bottom line is that being a realtor is a sales job, and sales jobs need to be based upon performance

Will be interesting to see who comes up with the "revelation" that finally makes sense and is fair to everyone - consumers and realtors. The one thing I do know is that it's going to continue to change and like Tman said, the folks who don't keep up will be out of the industry... - Fri Jan 11 2008, 14:24

Is it uncommon to request an inspection prior to making an offer? I understand the offer is contingent on

Asked Thu Jan 10 2008, 07:24 by Andrew - All locations - Home Buying - 36 answers

William answered:

Someone willing to spend $300 - $500 on a home inspection before even putting in an offer I would say is a pretty serious buyer! Certainly would welcome it is a seller. Good luck! - Thu Jan 10 2008, 11:30