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Working Harder, Worrying More, Making Less....
...Pretty much sums up the real estate game for the majority of those I know in this industry.  Sure, there are some that are not sitting in the "shadow of death" --- like those handling REOs on the listing side, to whom the banks have given dozens, or in some cases HUNDREDS of listings. We had one agent here in town who had over 700 REOs listed at one time (Obama, where are you --- let's spread the wealth around).
Most Realtors© are experiencing TOO MUCH MONTH AT THE END OF THE MONEY and are working harder than ever for less.
I have companies contacting me requesting BPOs for $50.00 that I would have to travel 50 miles to do and would probably take me at least 3 hours plus gas.  I always refuse these but I KNOW THERE ARE OTHER AGENTS WHO ARE WILLING TO DO THEM.  I know what would happen if I ever did decide to do one of these: I would drive all the way out to the property only to find a locked gate and/or no access to get inside the house and the BPO would specify INTERIOR PICTURES REQUIRED. 
 
Then we have the banks ... more

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