I have been in the real estate business for a long time off and on, since the early 1970's. I have dealt with all kinds of buyers, sellers and agents. Very seldom over the years have I come across agents that have forgotten what integrity means and perhaps have little genuine skill with words so that no one gets insulted. I am not a person who gets angry over stupidity and ignorance generally and in the instance I am about to give (7 comments)
selling your home: Flat Fee or normal commission fee - That is the Question
- 07/03/15 03:00 AM
Flat Fee or Normal Commission Fee, That Is The Question I have been in the real estate field for many years on and off, lately all on and not off. Commission fees have fluctuated according to the economy but in the last ten years somewhat steady. When I first began in the early 70's we asked for red M&Ms and no one ever questioned that, it was normal, and since, fees have changed over the years as the economy changed.
It seems to me this is not discussed a lot, at least I have not seen the conversations, and I have heard the (9 comments)
My husband and I have thought for quite a while that we might like to sell and downsize just a little in the yard. No so much the house, but our yard and garden are a lot to keep up and look beautiful like we like it. I took a good look around the house and knew that we needed to make some changes in color, some flooring, appliances and so on. This thought took a lot of time if that makes any kind of sense, plus we have (66 comments)