Short cuts, schemes and Internet dreams - The new Real Estate world

Yes, a skilled agent who has their finger on the pulse of the local and current market knows how to get homes sold/purchased. There is a lot of misinformation on the Internet/TV, so using a real estate professional is key in getting the home sold. 

Scott, couldn't agree with you more!  I'd like to think that my clients get the same kind of service.

Good evening Scott Godzyk ,

Well done! Congratulations on the well deserved featured post. There is nothing like utilizing a local, knowledgeable, well respected agent that cares about their community and how real estate is done.

Good morning, Scott... you said a mouthful here! And unfortunately, too many real estate buyers and sellers don't find out until it's too late that they made a mistake thinking they could rely on the internet and tv shows for advice.

Great title if only we all could get along . There are so many agents who scheme and dream out there it is not even funny Scott Godzyk they have no clue what the meaning of cooperation means

Great advice, Scott and rules which I subscribe to as well. Now that the real estate industry has turned around there are many new agents entering. I've been seeing sketh practices by some and its worrisome though not unexpected.

Hi Scott Godzyk, many think they're experts after watching a few reality shows and get advice from the internet. Unfortunately, they find out the hard way.

The internet has great advise for free, so does Uncle Charlie who never sold a home, so why listen to a professional. Oh that word professional. 

Oh, that is a classic  -- "Why do you think you know more than the internet?"?

Because you've been doing this live, hands on, and are a local expert of many, many years.

Great post, congrats on the feature.

The all knowing internet!  Ha.  That poor tractor needs to come in out of the cold.

The scams are so frequent that it’s crazy to even think about and the deeper I go, the crazier it gets when I think about it. Wow!

Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089 You always seem to have a good handle on things and how to balance all of this out, Georgie’ :)

All agents are not created equal.  Experience does matter.

Your human insight cannot be duplicated.  The wealth of information online is a double edged sword.  No doubt that your clients are benefiting from the valuable information that you provide.

Scott, you as a skilled professional clearly bring more to the table than a few google searches! Buying or selling a home is such a huge investment - of time, energy, and money. I truly don't understand not trusting that large investment to a local professional who can handle the details that much of the general public truly doesn't understand!

Scott - My favorite quote from your article is the following, and it is the "key":  " I do not wait for a buyer to come to my listings, I go out and find them."  

Scott, you chose your title well. It might even make a good movie.

I saw a poll the other day regarding information garnered from the Internet.

The majority believe that most information is true. If someone declares it to be false they have done so because they did not read it right.

We have so much educating to do.

Thanks for a great post.

If you've been an agent for 33 years...wow you have many loyal clients and a well deserved reputation!

With your knowledge, why would anyone question an expected list or sale price?  You go!

some great point. The internet is just an algorithm, it doesn't have the unique perspective that makes each property one-of-a-kind such as an agent with the experience you have, does.