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Jun. 11, 2006 - Why Not Tell the Truth?

Don't we all love that line "You Can't HANDLE the Truth!!"  In my most recent article on RainCityGuide.com regarding Real Estate Commissions, I deal with some of the truths and misconceptions regarding the consumer's options in the real estate arena.

I find that most people really don't want to hear the truth.  Sometimes I am somewhat naive, and think maybe they don't know it.  But usually they just choose to ignore it for their own reasons.

Some agents and companies don't want people to know that commissions are negotiable, because they don't want the added burden of explaining that the fee they quote is THEIR limit, as opposed to an" industry set" limit.  It's easier to pretend that they have no say in the matter. Some buyers don't want me to get involved with which houses they see, because they don't want their spouse to see houses they don't want to buy.  "Bubble People" don't want to hear anything, because most of them never have bought a house and are trying to justify their inaction by saying they are the "smart" ones" who chose not to buy.

We have entered the "Era of Manipulation", where truth is an unwanted commodity.  Easier to steer people to your "hidden agenda" if you bag truth and tie it up and bury it.

I'll bet dollars to doughnuts that JACK would WANT the truth.  He's a big boy.  He can HANDLE it.  How about you?

Comments (5)

Kaye Thomas
Real Estate West - Manhattan Beach, CA
e-PRO, Manhattan Beach CA
Ardell- Excellent article.. If real estate commissions are negotiable then the entire argument for discounters has to change.. so they conveniently ignore it.. as do most of the bubble bloggers in their glee to denounce greedy evil real estate agents. They are quickly losing the battle with real estate in Manhattan Beach and the South Bay.. it just refuses to crash.. so what else is left to denounce.. the agent of course..
Mar 28, 2007 05:27 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

We should always respect people enough to tell them the truth, and not make the decision for them as to what they can handle.

Mar 29, 2007 01:18 PM
Gerhard Ade
eXp Realty - Seattle, WA
What sets me apart, will set you apart.
Seattle Real EstateWe are easy targets, especially in the blogosphere. I came across a blog on Diggit with the title: "15 reasons why Real Estate Agents are idiots." I identified myself as a real estate agent and submitted my comment in the form of a question: "What is an idiot?"
Mar 29, 2007 07:37 PM
ARDELL DellaLoggia
Better Properties Seattle - Kirkland, WA
I'd like to read that.  I'm surprised with all of the writing I've done that I haven't had more negative feedback.  Very, very few negative comments in all this time.  I'll try to find that article and see if I agree. 
Mar 30, 2007 03:09 AM
Teresa Boardman
Boardman Realty - Saint Paul, MN
I do the truth thing 24 X 7, a huge part of my job is educating consumers.  If I give them the truth up fron before they even ask it makes my job so much easier. :)
Mar 30, 2007 10:58 PM