Bernie c
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No they don't my brother is having the same problem and he has now took it off the market and is going to auction it. It's his Mother-in-laws bungalow she is in a home so the money is needed to help pay so auction is the best thing now the way the market is. |
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ÇuoʎʞɔÉÊ
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I worked for an estate agency for two years,they do a lot more than you think,you are listing only the very basics,and as for the fee it is peanuts compared to what is charged out here in Spain. My villa is on with several agents and there fees range from 45.000 to 108 000 on top of my price I am not joking this is absolutely correct I kid you not , it is pure greed, and makes it very difficult to sell. |
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jubpedroso
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I think they contact several people to visit the property, drive them from ... to , pay lunch and other things. I think they deserve the fees. |
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the_crow14@sbcglobal.net
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I am a Real Estate agent in TX, Finding a potential qualified buyer is just the beginning of the home selling process.
We are trying to sell your home for the highest price possible , as fast as possible.
We help you negotiate offers, we help you fill contracts and other forms require by law to keep from getting in trouble in the future if problems arise with the property once it has been transfered.This is the most important part. if you know real estate laws, and contracts then you could save money and sell your home your self.
I mean why are lawyers payed so much? because they know the law.
We also take care of the title company, who makes sure there are no liens on your property.We make sure the transfer is as smooth as possible.
If you have the TIME to answer every call that comes in,
If you know the market in your are and what other properties like yours are SELLING for, If you know real estate LAW & CONTRACTS,
If you know TITLE , ATTORNEYS , INSPECTION, APPRAISERS , LENDERS, than you dont need and agent. |
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kemperk
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i presume you mean real estate agents;
they also must know real estate law.
they coordinate with the closing officers
at the title/escrow/equiv firm.
if they don't do those things,
and make sure the contract protects you,
they are not worth having |
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Manda
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I know .. fecking rip off..!! our next door neighbours put their own ad in the Bargain Pages .. local free paper .. and sold it straight away ... free ad !!! |
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Snow B
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Depending on their experience, they can research, handle problems, negotiate, make sure the buyers are qualified, make sure closing is smooth and there are no problems.
A good Realtor can get the Seller the highest price possible on the best terms |
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Ariana
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Hi Bunches
The only thing I can think of is they carry a clipboard and have the gift of the gab. Making a shed sound like a mansion. LOL |
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Ern T
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They charge for coming up with all the sneaky ideas they invent that which in future incur a further cost. |
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Rob_M
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Pay hundreds in advertising for each listing they have, Traveling, courting a potential buyer/seller by buying lunch or dinner while out on showings, constant upkeep on multiple websites (a lot which they must pay for to advertise or be a member of), constant paperwork, research & advice, Open House expenses, Flyers, postcards, door hangers & negotiating (sometimes with some of the nastiest people so the home owner doesn't have to deal with it) all cost $$$ and thats not the half of it. Advertising in local papers or real estate magazine is one of the best ways to get your home noticed by the buying public but also the most expensive. |
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Martin S
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They are probably better at sales than you... If they aren't, find another one. |
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The Wail of a Banshee
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I agree with Wacky it is a lot cheaper than here in Spain ,i worked for a property company and the least they charged for their fees was 35000 euros.
When we sold our house in UK we put it with one agent and they charged 1 and 3/4 % but some tried to charge 2 and 1/4 % |
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Kev
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Almost 2 grand to tell you how much it's worth and to advertise your property?
I'm in the wrong job... |
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izo
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it seems a lot, but compared to other countries we seem to get off lightly in estate agents fees... ;-)
when we where buying i was already taking a note of who we would use to sell with... there are some who just IGNORE potential clients... and some who don't even listen to what you want.. I wanted a peroid property, and the houses some of them tried to push on us...!!! ...and I found a couple of gems that were really good and tried there best to actually SELL a house, but not in a pushy way.... so when mine goes up for sale.. I have a pretty good idea where i will take my house to... and if they do there job and get me a fair price in a reasonable amount of time.. well I'll be happy to pay their fees... otherwise you could find your house is on the market for WAY too long... try going around and pretending you are interested in buying.. you will get a good idea of who is worth the fee and who isn't .... good luck xx |
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Cymraes.
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Sometimes they advertise in the local newspaper.
I can't think of anything else that they do. |
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Lulu
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your not talking about American money right??? with that price here it go up for bit.. |
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nita
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Bunches yes they do !!! they walk around in suits all day holding a clip board ,, my oh my do i have to tell you everything lol |
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Misty Blue
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The words stitch,people and up come to mind.
You should've advertised it here! Does anybody want to buy a house? Wee link,boom,sold. |
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