I can confirm, our realtor wore some skimpy clothing. Was a nice little touch when she guided us around ?I used to HATE when I'd be in 4ft tall stilts doing vaulted ceilings, in summer and it's 130 degrees in peak, and here would come a herd of Realtors doing walk throughs before listings
The perfume was so thick, it would sting your eyes, and they were under my feet constantly, and too clueless to realize it.
On the plus side, apparently big fake boobs pushed under their chins with low cut shirts was realtor uniform. It was a nice sight when I had the high ground?
I refused to use a realtor. I think you are probably right, seems like a disappearing profession
Did you just call your wife ugly? ??My wife was a very successful realtor for many years: Observations- 80% of them fail in first year-80% of sales are made by 20% of realtors ( same as most all sales fields). It is true many owners can and do sell their own homes successfully BUT if the market is tight (like it looks like it soon will be) An excellent realtor knows many stratagies that will facilitate a sale. I don't know where female realtors dress skimpy and wear a lot of perfume but it sure wasn't the mantra in the market where she worked. Those that were successful were professional and smarter than H**. Many are drawn to real estate because they think it is easy and all it takes is a personality, fancy car and looks...........wrong...it tales o much more.
You must be a realtor?Anyone who had a bad experience with their Realtor didn't do enough research on that Realtor.
I bought my truck new last year from a guy who worked at the same Ford dealership for 25 years. My wife and I knew him for about 15 years. He told us how the business goes....saved us thousands on the new truck, gave us over value on my trade in and cut out their 1% finance fee (you know they get paid on your loan, right?). Why? Because we have a history and he's good at what he does. He knows we know a lot of people. He knows we will refer to him. He runs his business as he should....respecting his clients and not gouging them. Just as in every business, there's people that won't treat you right.
I avoid 5 or 6 in my area like the plague.I haven’t really came across a “bad” realtor. I’m sure they are out there though…
I have several lines of "BS"....advice is always free, I am extremely good at what I do, You are the boss but you can fall back on my 18 years of experience, I will be the problem solver when a problem arrives, I will make sure that all of your legalities are covered.I was a real estate salesman but that was back when most people could afford a house and the American dream was alive and well. And now days it's pretty easy to access all the information needed to walk you through the process of buying or selling real estate, so I don't think realtors are as prominent as they used to be.
Wisz can correct me if things have changed or I'm wrong but in CA there are licensed real estate salesmen and licensed real estate brokers. A salesman must work through a broker, and the broker usually owns the business (like ABC Realty, for example). A Realtor is a licensed salesman or broker who joins the Association of Realtors. It comes with certain perks and responsibilities. It's kind of like joining the MM Clubhouse.
You need a good line of BS to be a good real estate salesman, so no doubt Wisz is top notch.
The commission collected is usually split several ways between the office listing the property and the office selling the property.
The very first house I sold; the buyer sued me so take my information for what it's worth.
What state?what’s your opinion, are realtors even needed in 2022? Seems like they will go the way of travel booking agents etc. At least as far as residential…
Anyone here sell their house themselves? Let’s hear it.
That sounds great...but what are your thoughts on appraisals? Or are you that seller that will hope that an all cash buyer comes along after only a few days on the market....and is willing to pay $100K over value? Sure sounds like a fantastic plan....if you live in fantasy land.If I were to sell my house I would bet that I could overprice it and have it sold within a week on my own. It's really that crazy in Calirodo! Just yesterday a house close to me sold for over 100 grand above asking price. Not sure about what's going on out in the real world, but houses seem to pretty much sell themselves here.
Seems like a lot of cash sales going on around here. It seems like it's gotten to the point where the average person has a hard time getting into a house these days. And yes, I'm starting to think this actually might be fantasy land!That sounds great...but what are your thoughts on appraisals? Or are you that seller that will hope that an all cash buyer comes along after only a few days on the market....and is willing to pay $100K over value? Sure sounds like a fantastic plan....if you live in fantasy land.
I wasn't trying to be a jerk.....just hear lots of "hopeful and unrealistic" DIY'ers. Market is changing and things are def getting more iffy...at least here in my area.Seems like a lot of cash sales going on around here. It seems like it's gotten to the point where the average person has a hard time getting into a house these days. And yes, I'm starting to think this actually might be fantasy land!
No offense taken Wiz. I feel bad for the average person in the market to buy right now. Seems like every house that comes on the market around here either sells for a little over asking price or in some cases a lot over asking price. Do we have another 08' in the near future? Seems like the same but different. I guess time will tell.I wasn't trying to be a jerk.....just hear lots of "hopeful and unrealistic" DIY'ers. Market is changing and things are def getting more iffy...at least here in my area.
Having the clients best interest held to the highest regard at all times would seem to be a complex and delicate dance for folks in the profession of selling real estate, in as much as you are representing both buyers and sellers. Not many in the sales profession live and work that kind of environment. In a culture where it’s customary to sale for “all the market will bear” it takes an individual with upmost integrity to hold both parties interest in highest regard. I respect those that do it well with highest regard.Realtor here! ...and I can assure you we are not all the same and we are not going away.
Been doing it full time for 30+ years and have repeat business all the time, and for good reason.
Most clients find it refreshing that when something pops up, their agent has already seen it many times and knows how to deal with it to their client's benefit. There's nothing sneaky or fancy or perfumy that can keep an agent in the business and garner him repeat clients. Real work, continuing education, long/late hours, always on the phone, weekend work, understanding contract law, being able to accurately explain documents and situations. This is what separates the good from the bad. Oh and HAVING THE CLIENT'S INTEREST HELD TO THE HIGHEST REGARD AT ALL TIMES.
Some of the comments about bad (inexperienced) agents are totally accurate. If you want a good experience, pick a good one or tow the line yourself. Nothing wrong with doing it yourself if that works for you and the market is right.
The beauty is that no one is required to have a Realtor, unlike being required to babysit a guide when I cannot hunt something by myself. Actually, a good guide can add to the experience with their personality and helpful knowledge...just like a Realtor/licensed agent.
Zeke
Nailed it....Realtor here! ...and I can assure you we are not all the same and we are not going away.
Been doing it full time for 30+ years and have repeat business all the time, and for good reason.
Most clients find it refreshing that when something pops up, their agent has already seen it many times and knows how to deal with it to their client's benefit. There's nothing sneaky or fancy or perfumy that can keep an agent in the business and garner him repeat clients. Real work, continuing education, long/late hours, always on the phone, weekend work, understanding contract law, being able to accurately explain documents and situations. This is what separates the good from the bad. Oh and HAVING THE CLIENT'S INTEREST HELD TO THE HIGHEST REGARD AT ALL TIMES.
Some of the comments about bad (inexperienced) agents are totally accurate. If you want a good experience, pick a good one or tow the line yourself. Nothing wrong with doing it yourself if that works for you and the market is right.
The beauty is that no one is required to have a Realtor, unlike being required to babysit a guide when I cannot hunt something by myself. Actually, a good guide can add to the experience with their personality and helpful knowledge...just like a Realtor/licensed agent.
Zeke
DIY'ers may not know what to disclose and find themselves in a lengthy court battle. Always best to work with someone who is a professional in THEIR field. Talk to many agents and work with the one you click with the best if you don't have a friend that does it full time.If I was to sell a house today I for sure would have a licensed broker. At least they would pre-qualify a buyer and handle all the paper work to make sure all is binding and legal. They also know how to handle all the negotiations. When you list your house with a broker, they are committed to looking out for the seller. It's not a guarantee that everything will go smooth but they know how to handle that too. A lot of shady buyers out there now.
Some buyers won't work with a broker so they won't be buying my house.
If you sell your house yourself, it might go smooth but it might end up being your worst nightmare too.
As a salesman, I sold a house to a cash buyer. Ater the deal was made and before it closed, the new buyer was looking at the house from the road. A neighbor came out and asked him if he knew the house he was about to buy was hanging over the property line onto the neighbor's lot?
The buyer sued me, of all people. I went to my broker and he took over. We got a surveyor to find the property lines, and sure enough, the house stuck over by about 10'.
The sellers knew it at the time but didn't say anything. The broker negotiated with the neighbor to purchase a strip of the neighbor's property (paid for by the seller) and all was well. The seller even paid me a $500 "tip" for being such a nice guy and seeing it through the right way.
When working with both a buyer and seller (dual agency), it is the law that both parties know the dual agency is taking place. I always ask both parties if they are ok with it. I explain the role of agent is now converted to the bearer of information/mediator rather than representative solely for one or the other. With my business, I always make it a win-win for both buyer and seller to indulge dual agency. I reduce commission so buyer can acquire home for less $$ (lower prop tax) and the seller still nets the same by paying less in commission. Wisz Real Estate makes a higher commission as they receive HALF of the cooperating percentage offered out to the agent who represents the buyer. Win-win for all involved.Having the clients best interest held to the highest regard at all times would seem to be a complex and delicate dance for folks in the profession of selling real estate, in as much as you are representing both buyers and sellers. Not many in the sales profession live and work that kind of environment. In a culture where it’s customary to sale for “all the market will bear” it takes an individual with upmost integrity to hold both parties interest in highest regard. I respect those that do it well with highest regard.
Maybe you should hold training courses for the DWR administrators Zeke, they seem to struggle with the concept. Just kidding guys, don’t burn my house down, okay?
Home just sold this evening. Full asking price yes I like the service we got.I'm using one right now.
Are you moving to California?Home just sold this evening. Full asking price yes I like the service we got.
On average you’ll net about 18% higher. Maybe pay 5-6 percent. And with the legality issues in todays real estate game they can save you a ton of head ache and lawsuits.what’s your opinion, are realtors even needed in 2022? Seems like they will go the way of travel booking agents etc. At least as far as residential…
Anyone here sell their house themselves? Let’s hear it.