I can certainly understand why homeowners would be afraid of falling prices. We purchased a home during the heat of the market and the builder has since started selling our same floorplan for about $15,000 less. The good news is that over the long term, the prices will go back up. It's painful f
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06/29/2008
I'm considering hiring a listing specialist and need suggestions on compensation other than a salary. Sounds crazy in today's market, huh? Business is good, but it can always be better. Good listings bring in the more buyers for all my sellers so if I can generate listings to attract a larger
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06/20/2008
So typically referral fees are paid on business referred to you that you would not otherwise have, right? I received a call last week from a lady who was unhappy with her agent. She mentioned she was part of a relocation (so I knew that a referral fee would be involved). I'm not on the relocati
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06/12/2008
Ok, seriously...when an agent includes the Contingency of Buyer's complete satisfaction of financing, inspection, CL100 and appraisel...what exactly does that mean? To me, it sounds like they are looking for an out. And how do I help my seller counter that? You are either approved or you are n
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06/10/2008
Previous model home in desirable Indigo on the Ashley subdivision is now FOR SALE! This neighborhood backs to the Ashley River and has gorgeous marsh views. You'll love this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath (2250 sq) home that sits on a corner lot with side entry garage and your neighbors can't wait to welcom
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06/10/2008
So I wrote a contract for one of my buyer clients and we included that the property should be professionally cleaned. The sellers removed it in the counteroffer and just said they would clean it themselves. No problem. The house was fairly neat so we conceded that they would probably do a suita
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06/10/2008
