realtors: An Open Letter to the Media: A 6% Commission Isn’t “Standard,” But Here Are 6 Things That ARE Standard for Agents
- 03/22/24 05:00 PM
Many folks in the media have recently been writing sensational headlines declaring an end to buyers’ agents and the “standard 6% commission.” The minute you say that, everything else you write has to be questioned, because it’s inaccurate and misleading to the public. Let’s get into it… For starters, the vast majority of real estate agents probably think twice about using the word “standard” to describe anything in life, let alone real estate commissions, just to be on the safe side. Agents aren’t allowed to even say words that suggest there’s a standard commission, let alone conspire with each other and agree … (9 comments)
realtors: 5 Signs Your Real Estate Agent Has Been Through Some Serious Shift Before (Market Shift That Is…)
- 01/27/23 11:54 AM
Oh no, the real estate market’s shifting! Is it a “bubble” about to pop? Will prices come crashing down? How much higher will mortgage rates go? Will they come down again? Is it a buyers’ market, or are sellers still in the driver seat? All of that may sound custom tailored to the current market, but those are concerns homeowners, buyers, and agents alike all ponder on a recurring basis. The real estate market is constantly changing, and every few years it goes through a fairly significant shift. Successful agents who stand the test of time don’t rely on a “hot” market or favorable headlines … (2 comments)
realtors: 7 Memes That Reveal What Real Estate Agents Are Secretly Thankful for on Thanksgiving
- 11/24/22 08:35 AM
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to reflect upon the things we’re most thankful for in life, like our friends, family, health, and (of course) the ridiculous amount of food we’re about to eat. But for real estate agents, it’s also the perfect time to reflect upon the things we appreciate about our career, since it’s one of the rare days we have some down time to do so! So let’s take a look at 7 memes that sum up some of the less obvious things real estate agents are thankful for in life: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. … (2 comments)
realtors: 5 Reasons Why Real Estate Agents Are Unappreciated These Days
- 03/03/20 06:45 AM
Whatever it is you do for a living, there are probably things that an outsider would never be able to understand or appreciate. Deep down, we all want to be appreciated—and real estate agents are no exception. Underneath our name tags and professional attire, agents are regular people just like you. So, while you may not have any idea what it’s like to be an agent, you can totally appreciate what it’s like to feel unappreciated… So, on behalf of agents everywhere, let’s get into some common misconceptions that cause agents to feel unappreciated, and help you get the most out of … (1 comments)
realtors: Why Winter Is The Perfect Time To Buy A Home
- 12/01/18 12:50 PM
Winter is the perfect time of year for plenty of things: making snow angels, going ice skating, and drinking hot cocoa by the fire are all things that come to mind. But do you know what else winter is the perfect time of year for? Buying a home. There's no better time to find your dream home than the winter months. Here are five reasons why winter is the perfect time to find a home: 1. There's less competitionOne of the best reasons to purchase a home during the winter is that there's typically less competition. Winter isn't the most popular time … (0 comments)
realtors: Top 12 Things Buyers Do That Drive Realtors® Bananas
- 11/29/18 12:44 PM
Helping someone buy a home can be a wonderfully rewarding experience, but it’s not without its challenges. From finding the perfect place and completing piles of paperwork to negotiating like a champ and doing plenty of hand-holding along the way, a Realtor®’s job is all-encompassing. And it’s often made that much taxing by the bad behavior of clients. We asked agents to share some of the things buyers do that drive them absolutely crazy. If you’re a Realtor®, perhaps you can relate. If you’re in the market for a new home, stay on your agent’s good side by keeping this conduct to … (1 comments)
realtors: Do Old Property Reports Have To Be Disclosed?
- 09/20/17 06:08 AM
Any real estate transaction contains lots of paperwork, much of which are disclosures. A “disclosure” is a fact about a property. A property seller has an affirmative duty to disclose anything and everything that they know about the home and neighborhood. In case you are wondering, there is really no standard of reasonableness for disclosures – if you are convinced your home for sale is haunted, disclose it. Your buyers will probably buy it anyway. So if a seller has property condition reports on their home from when they bought it 20 years ago, those reports must be given to the buyer, … (2 comments)
realtors: 14 Pics That Prove A Day In The Life Of A Realtor Is Never Dull
- 09/18/17 04:54 PM
When you’re constantly in and out of people’s homes as part of your profession you see some pretty unusual things. Thankfully, many Realtors® take a moment out of their already-busy days to snap a photo documenting the unique happenings that occur while on the job. Agents shared pictures that truly capture #adayinthelifeofarealtor on Instragram and the images will give you a new appreciation for this often-harrowing occupation. 1. The beginnings of an outhouse?
Yikes! We don’t know a single home-stager who’d allow this to happen! While it’s certainly not aesthetically pleasing, this new take on the port-o-potty sparked these words of wisdom from the … (4 comments)
realtors: How Can We Fix This?
- 05/06/13 02:14 AM
This is a great article written by our GMAR president here in Oakland County and South West Michigan Bart Patterson. I would like to share it because it may apply in the part of the country you may be in. We all need to work together especially in this market. To really start treating our fellow REALTORS® as equals and giving them respect in returning calls and communicating. I was also reminded that this extends to other aspects of the business, client feedback and simply following some basic rules to assure that agents aren’t wasting their time, their customers time and looking like … (3 comments)
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Many folks in the media have recently been writing sensational headlines declaring an end to buyers’ agents and the “standard 6% commission.” The minute you say that, everything else you write has to be questioned, because it’s inaccurate and misleading to the public. Let’s get into it…
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