Columbia SC Real Estate Transparency

Columbia SC Real Estate Transparency is all the buzz these days.  In other markets, it is more than the buzz…it’s a fever of sorts.  You may be asking yourself, “What is Real Estate Transparency.”  Funny you should think that…as transparency is what this article is about.

I heard a great explanation in real world terms today on Real Estate Transparency.  On Real Estate Radio USA, which I spoke about Columbia SC Real Estate about a month ago, Barry talked about Real Estate Transparency.  He used this example:

When you call Terminex over to take care of your bug problem, they give you a guide which clearly states what they will do, what it will cost, what it covers, what they are responsible for, and their warranty.  They even have pictures of the bugs they kill, what they use to kill them, how long they will be dead…etc…etc.

Well, why can’t a Columbia SC Real Estate transaction be like that?  My thoughts exactly…why can’t it?  Ask me any question you want that I can answer legally.  The only things I can think of that I can’t answer to you is, “What is Joe Q bidding on that house over there” when Joe Q is my client.  Also, If I am representing a buyer on the same property, I can’t get into my clients business with you.  Other than that and Dual Agency, I can and WILL answer anything.

For example, I had a client this morning ask, “How many listings of yours have expired?”  Well, I have had 2.  I will be happy to give you the addresses and the owners contact information…and tell you in my opinion why they expired.  Sure, I’ll tell you, and I’ll be honest.

Columbia SC Real Estate buyers: “How much commission do you make if I buy this house?”  Usually the answer is 3% of the sales price.  “Will you give me some of it?”  Legally in SC, I can’t…sorry.  And I won’t say, “I would if I could”, because I don’t know if I would.

Lets see…my favorite!  A Columbia SC Real Estate Seller asks, “How long will it take to sell my house?”  I am more than happy to give you my opinion according to the MLS, but I can not guarantee it.  I wish I had the crystal ball of Columbia SC Real Estate, but I don’t.  If you have it, I’ll take 5!  But I can promise that I will do the most I can to sell it as quick as I can.  I have had houses I thought would sit for a while sell the next day, I have had houses I thought would sell the next day sit for a while.  But I will market your home to the best of my ability…and that is a lot.

Columbia SC Real Estate transparency is important.  Ask for past sellers, past buyers.  Talk to them!  Most of them love me…of course there are 1 or 2 that can’t stand my guts.  I will even give you their numbers (I probably fired them).  That being said, I won’t work with everyone…so everyone doesn’t love me.

I will be honest and open in any transaction for any buyer or seller in Columbia SC Real Estate.  Ask me a question, I’ll answer it!