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Why paying a discounted commission is NO bargain...
Why paying a discounted commission is NO bargain...  
Here I am...again.  Sitting across from a lovely couple, explaining (debating) my worth to them as a specialist in my field of expertise...Real Estate Sales.  Nothing makes you squirm in your seat more than discussing money, especially having to justify why you are deserving of every last penny they will eventually pay me when I sell their house.  Most people only have to address their income once with their employer, during the interview process and negotiate the terms involved.  Then, maybe, here and there down the line--but even then, most raises are addressed in that initial hiring phase.  In most cases, you are not asked to work for free, negotiate your salary if the company has a rough spot with a customer, or argue your worth to the company at every bump in the road.  Ah...the life of a Realtor...everytime I go on a listing appointment, I face this inevitable conversation.    
 I am a full service agent, and my fee is 6%.  Across the board, if I sell your house you will pay 6%.  I am worth every penny...here's why:
-  At the very beginning, my business partner and I spend hours studying the ... more

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