Glad to see soooo many band behind Marc.

Thanks Vicki

Realtors were the auctioneers of the housing bubble. I wish I worked in a profession where there is no accountabilty. The code of ethics is a complete joke

For the record, Bob,  Realtors don't go out and find people and convince them they need to to buy a house. A person comes to me and says they want to buy a house in my town, can I help them in their search.

Only after they have spoken to a Bank or mortgage consultant to get pre-approved for a certain level of mortgage do I then show them homes to find one that fits their tastes, needs, and fits within the mortgage they have qualified for.

How does that make me the "Auctioneer" of the housing bubble?

I have no input into deciding how much they spend on a home, or what kind of loan they get, beyond referring them to a professional mortgage group that matches my ethics. If the client chooses to go elsewhere for a mortgage, or has some "no money down" scheme they have bought on late-night TV, that is their choice. I can offer my experience and my advice, but they don't have to take it, and usually they don't.

Sign in Bob, and let's have an intelligent discussion of the subject.   If not, you are just "internet graffiti" and noise.

Vicki Walke, Realtor