Carlin

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Asked Tue Jul 15 2008, 21:12 by Brando Trian… - Lincoln Square - Remodel & Renovate - 3 answers

Carlin answered:

I hope Sean know mortgages better than real estate, I just had a client get in trouble with the zoning dept. over garage height. Check with your alderman first - Thu Jul 17 2008, 11:32

Are discouting fees effective?

Asked Tue Jul 15 2008, 21:41 by Tim Moncrief - All locations - Agent2Agent - 3 answers

Carlin answered:

No discounting fees are not effective at all in my area. I explain during my listing pitch that how is an agent making 1% going to possibly market a property a property and do you feel comfortable having an agent represent you that can't even negotiate a fair commision for themselves. 7 out of 10 times they will go with me and other times they will go with the other agent and then call me when that contract was up and tell me I was correct, and then list with me. But hey everyone has their own opinions. - Wed Jul 16 2008, 18:35

how much money do a real estate agent make on average?

Asked Wed Jul 16 2008, 18:05 by derrick samp… - All locations - Agent2Agent - 3 answers

Carlin answered:

Well about 50% make nothing and get out of the business after the first year. There is a stat that 20% of the Realtors do 80% of the business. Thank goodness I am in the 20%. - Wed Jul 16 2008, 18:30

What is a typical initial offer price and sale price in comparison to the list price in the current market?

Asked Wed Jul 16 2008, 14:14 by Jim - Armour Square (Chinatown) - Home Buying - 5 answers

Carlin answered:

Jim,

Don't depend on any sites such as Zillow or the other one mentioned. Dino hit it on the head have a Realtor run comps off the MLS of the area from the past 3 months. that is the only truly accurate data. - Wed Jul 16 2008, 18:27