Guy Lofts, CRS

Ron,
I would be interested in hearing more about your client's needs and wants (ie measure of cashflow) before I said I would say I was able to assist. But Iwould always honor a referral.

My team has 45 years of experience working with buyers and sellers. Click our website below or blog http://www.madisonhomeblog.com - Fri Sep 19 2008, 09:50

Interesting question. I don't know the particulars, but I think you have faulty info.

Elvis has the answer I would give. Just pay it off at closing. (although Elvis has just left the building)

The person to ask is your lender.

But feel free to ask me other questions about Real Estate in Madison Wi - Thu Aug 28 2008, 12:18

Interesting subject.
If you believe the agent is the professional, then why are you double guessing?

If not, why did you chose him/her?

I was in a seminar recently and the first thing the trainer asked was who has listings? Simple question, everyone put up a hand. His next words, they are all overpriced or they would have sold.

Days on Market are misleading, actually the homes that sell generally sell in 60 days or less. If they don't, they likely will not sell at all.
If you are bringing down the price, you may need a bigger price drop because you have a stale listing and the worst thing is to follow the market down.
Good Luck From the Real estate guy - Mon Aug 25 2008, 10:28

Finding a buyer is just the start of the sales process. Why would you risk your largest posession going it without representation. IT may seem easy, but mistakes you can make are plenty and once made, are irreversible.
Good luck with your decision. - Fri Jul 11 2008, 21:35

Sara, I meant to link you through to this page.

And I also forgot, I geniunely wish you luck with your move. - Wed Jul 9 2008, 09:58

Sarah,
Some Great answers here. The fact is that times are hard and there are less buyers. Good Realtors are doing more these days to ensure their homes sell.

The prior answers discussed the fact that: -no additional marketing is being done which is necessary in these times.
-you get no representation when it comes to market knowledge, experience, marketing, negotiating, closing. (I don't mean an attorney who has an entirely seperate function)
Another aspect, that although if my team has an agreement with a buyer and has an obligation to show the best homes. I do warn my buyers that, in my experience, it may take longer to get an answer and that sellers are not held to the same standards of disclosure as Realtors.


Besides this, before a Realtor is contractually obligated to a buyer a Realtor would be less than wise to send a buyer to a home that they could just go knock on the front door and talk to the seller about. Kind of like if you went to work and weren't sure you would get paid.

This Market is not like 2-3 years ago when everything sold with a simple sign. It takes a full committment from both seller and Realtor. Look at the stats for last year: if you were to put your home on the market with a Realtor, you would have had a 29% chance to succeed. (Dane County Figure) Our Team was able to achieve an 83% list to sale rate, Based on, A team of specialists, hard work, tough seller consultation, and the best online presence. Once we got an offer we negotiated hard till it came together and kept it together.

That is what sells homes these days.

Check out the link below. All it would take is to pick up the phone and get a professional opinion of your individual situation. Call any agent who has answered this question. (preferably one in Madison) - Wed Jul 9 2008, 09:47