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I hope you don't mind, but I have to get this off my chest. A while ago I wrote a post that was very controversial with the DISCOUNT BROKER community that I eventually deleted, but after this past Sunday wish that I didn't. I was sitting at my open house this past Sunday when a … (18 comments)
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What I have learned from the many Sellers who have sold their home in the by owner fashion is that they want the opportunity to do so. Most Sellers share many of these reasons as to why they love the opportunities afforded to them by the for sale by owner model:
In the Bellingham geographic area there are hundreds of real estate agents and tens of real estate firms scrambling for attention and business. As a result, it is frequently very difficult for a prospective seller or buyer to make an informed decision as to whom to rely on for real estate … (5 comments)
Is your discount broker watching out for you?? 
With the state of the housing market, sellers are looking for creative ways to sell their homes through discount brokers. Many home owners are feeling the pinch as foreclosures are driving down prices; they are finding it hard to compete. There are a few local discount brokers who will list your home for a … (1 comments)
There is always a lot of discussion about agents charging too much and that we should discount our commissions. Some agents must agree with the consumers, which is why you see more and more discount brokerages popping up around the country.
If you're a buyer or a seller you may not have heard this one but for the average Realtor, we've been armed with this statement as an objection handler since the beginning of the profession.
Buyer Rebate Program 
Thinking Of Selling YOUR HOME WITHOUT the help of an Agent????? 
I read a post today from another realtor talking about realtors that discount the listing commission and then pass that discount on to the buyer's agent. 
I have an experience to share that all the Redfin converts, believers, naysayers, and skeptics should find interesting. 
This morning I'm at the computer checking the hot sheets to see the recent activity in my market area. I came across a listing on a street where I sold a townhouse a year ago and my interest piqued. I checked the price drop which seemed appropriate though still a little high, … (1 comments)
Apparently, I now work in Alberto's crew. I haven't discussed this with my Managing Broker yet nor have I contacted the Chicago Association of Realtors for licensing specifics but you better believe both of these tasks are on my To Do list. If I have to pay yet another set of … (16 comments)
"Where's the Beef?"
Raleigh Real Estate - What's a Buyer Rebate?
Are you behind on your mortgage payment? Do you owe more than your home is worth due to declining home values?
Are you behind on your mortgage payment? Do you owe more than your home is worth due to declining home values?
So,
With the advent of the web, a lot of agents are offering "cut-rate" commissions. Most of the time, lower commissions are tied to a lower level of service. If all you want is to be listed with the Multiple Listing Service and a sign in the front yard, then a cut-rate … (0 comments)
Well, here's a news story that didn't surprise me! 
If you are wringing your hands over the condition of the market and longing for the good old days...STOP! Take a deep breath, evaluate your services, and up your game. This letter from my client says it better than I ever could.
So you want to sell your home. You have numerous options to choose from, and they get more confusing every day.
ActiveRain Friends,
Today while perusing recent news stories at Google News I found this gem that I am sure will raise the hackles of many agents here. I spend quite a bit of time on AR and have seen countless discussions about FSBO's and discount brokers. The article at Bloomberg.com discusses the possibility … (5 comments)
I am one of the founding brokers of Seller's Realty Group www.selllersrealtygroup.com and would like to welcome everyone to our view of how Seller's should be handled.
Many years ago when discount airlines first appeared the major airlines derided them, saying no one would pay for no service, that the discount airlines would not service their aircraft correctly, etc. etc.
Have you seen these billboards popping up around Portland? I've seen a few, along with several bus stop benches that read the same, scattered around town. This particular one caught my eye as I was out and about today delivering credit hour certificates to Realtors that attended our class last week. … (10 comments)
One of the difficult topics Clark deals with is how to sell a home. Is it smarter to do FSBO (For Sale Buy Owner) or to hire a real estate agent to do the work for you? Many people start with a FSBO and then give up after awhile because it … (4 comments)
The real estate industry has seen alot of changes in the past few years. The main idea seems to be for consumers to only pay for what they need help with in the sale of their real estate. I see the problem as lack of knowledge by the consumer to understand … (1 comments)
I am curious as to what others are seeing in the market in relation to Discount Brokerages such as the Help-U-Sell's or other discounters or MLS only providers. Are you noticing any of them closing their doors yet?
Why You Need to Interview Several Agents ...
What is a discount brokerage? Over the years the term has come to be interpreted as discounted cost for discounted service, which is a time tested loser. Discounting service is the surest way to become 'out of business'. Discounting cost is often a strategy of less experienced brokers trying to gain … (6 comments)
Some discount Brokers are now charging a flat fee commisson rate for selling and/or listing your home. We have a 1% Realty now in Austin as well. There is also a Assist-to-Sell Broker in town which will show the home, handle negotiations, purchase agreement, paper work, financing, and anything else to … (9 comments)
Here's a very interesting article on a recent ruling regarding "limited service" brokers and their listings on sites like realtor.com. It's out of Austin, TX but the ramifications could be much more far reaching.