brokerage fees: Is the fee worth the service?
- 03/21/10 06:31 AM
From time to time we see posts regarding the brokerage fees that are asked to be negotiated down or why the rate should remain at whatever rate for whatever reason. The business model in real estate is changing or has changed. Just like in most other types of businesses. With the advancements in technology (internet) and the cost of print adverstising, which is becoming a thing of the past; why would a seller expect not to negotiate the fee? It is an agent's choice to work for a firm that has overhead expenses, franchise fees, desk fees, etc resulting in earning less (53 comments)