REALTORS GET PAID TO SELL HOMES. NOT TO SHOW HOMES...

Hi Ken, I understand your point of view but it gets very expensive to show and tell and not get paid if the Buyer doesn't purchase (gas money and time). Also, when the Seller is unrealistic about the price and drains you of your marketing dollar as you are telling them the price should be lower....then they re-list it with another agent for the lower price. Sorry to say, but I don't like paying to work either.

I wish we got paid by the hour these days.  You know like a lawyer.  When you are on the phone or driving all over the place, etc.  I think there would be more people in the business. 

I also can see Tiffany side but this is the profession we are in.

I can see both sides. There is more to real estate than showing or selling homes. There is an educational piece that may be appropriate in some cases depending on the client and their needs. I suppose that is what the real estate consultant designation is about.

Ken,

I wonder if this will be a new trend for real estate professionals.  Or maybe it is for the ones that are hungry.

Wow, that a new one! I keep thinking about how bad it would be if the bottle broke though.

Ken..well,you opened another great subject; until today I always thought that we are in this Profession to earn our commissions by being the best sellers/ agent or Buyers agent possible.  I personally believe that to charge up-front for a job NOT done is incorrect. seeing some of those who feel differently and who present reasons for their stance, makes me stop and review. In the end though since I / we would not pay full price for anything to anyone [on a promise of successful completion of the job], I must come down on the side of list, show, do your homework & etc,  make the sale or be part of same and then reap your commission. 

Barb & Sal

I do not see our overall industry model changing any time soon. It is what it is...good and bad part like everything else.. but its nice just thinking about it..."yes Mr Home Seller, I can extensively market your home for $1,000 to start"...:)