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Do you love me or hate me?

This might be an unusual way to enter Active Rain, but since I strictly do flat fee listings I was curious to see what kind of response I will get. Flat fee seems to be a controversial topic as of lately. I have read material of Realtors and Boards who despise the flat fee concept and at the same time I have discovered many brokers in Utah and nationwide who are changing to offering flat fee listings- not to mention the Federal Trade Commission's view. I must say, that since I have started flat fee listings I have found alot of satisfaction with happy clients and a boost in business.

I am open to your viewpoints and hope to gain new ideas.

Posted by SCOTT NORTON on 07/24/2008 05:31 PM

Comments (12)

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12 Comments on Do you love me or hate me?

Welcome to Active Rain! I hope you enjoy this website, as I know I have. As for flat fee listings, I am rather indeferent.

07/24/2008 05:35 PM

by Kyle Vaughn (Vaughn & Associates Real Estate Services LLC)

I have no problem with flat fee but i hate "discounters who try to pass themselves off as full service when they are not. As long as you provide good service for your fee then have it. Good luck and welcome to AR!

07/24/2008 05:43 PM

by Bob Southard,e-Pro Powder Springs and Marietta Real Estate (Solid Source Realty)

Whatever works for you is your business. I do not hate you, and I'm sure most of the rainers here will feel the same.

Welcome and as you'll find out soon enough, this is very very very very very addicting!

07/24/2008 05:45 PM

by Ida McCarthy-Lombard Illinois

I, too, welcome you to AR. But as for flat fee listings, it seems you've already made the commitment so it really doesn't matter what the rest of us think, does it? Hope you enjoy the AR community and that everything goes well with your business. Oh, just to let you know my opinion, since all commissions are negotiable, every agent has the right to negotiate the fees for their services, including a flat fee. That's between them and their client.

07/24/2008 05:46 PM

by Ron Moore The Home Team Pros (RE/MAX Professionals)

Scott, Welcome to Active Rain and congratulations on your first blog post. I have no opinion on the subject. Good luck and happy blogging.

07/24/2008 06:04 PM

by Jimmy McCall~Clarksville's Mortgage Consultant (Legacy Mortgage Services, Inc. ~ Clarksville, Tennessee)

I see that you are new to Active Rain and I just wanted to welcome you. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do and that you find it a great resource.

07/24/2008 07:43 PM

by Peg Gilliland - GRI, REALTOR® (RE/MAX Assured Properties)

Scott,

Welcome to Active Rain. You'll find this is a great site to promote your successes, and network within the community. In Washington, the feeling about this topic is pretty negative. I try to stay out of that, and concentrate on FHA & VA home loans. Best of luck in all your ventures. I look forward to seeing future blogs from you!

Ron Brown

FHA VA Loan Specialist

First Mortgage Company of Washington

Puyallup, WA

07/24/2008 10:44 PM

by Ron Brown FHA & VA Home Loan Specialist (First Mortgage Company of Washington)

Hello Scott,

Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first post! The opportunities to learn and network are incredible here. Best of luck to ya!

-Keith

07/25/2008 12:57 AM

by Keith Elliott Jr -"Prince William County Real Estate Expert" (RE/MAX Olympic Realty)

Hi Scott, Welcome to AR, Be a Blogholic and start writing your own blog soon on AR. All the best for your RE business. This is the right place for customers, friends, realtionships etc.

Best - Sash

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07/25/2008 04:54 AM

by Sasha Miletic - Windsor Real Estate (RE/MAX Preferred Realty Ltd.)

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome. You've joined a great place to network, make and meet new friends and discuss lots of interesting topics. I see you are already off to a great start! Stop by if you get a chance. I would love tohera your feedback on our thoughts! Well, have great time and ENJOY. Look forward to seeing you around.

07/25/2008 02:54 PM

by Connie Rice & Partners - Greenville, SC Real Estate Team (Keller Williams Greenville Central)

Hi Scott...... Welcome to AR! It seems like the flat fee idea is pretty popular in UT. I'd never do it in my market area, but whatever works for you & your business. All the best!

07/26/2008 12:20 AM

by Tyson Robinson (Oak Tree Realty Group - REO/Bank Owned Specialist)

I see that you are new to Active Rain and I just wanted to welcome you. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do and that you find it a great resource.

07/26/2008 07:57 AM

by Peg Gilliland - GRI, REALTOR® (RE/MAX Assured Properties)

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