Sometimes we get inspired in the strangest ways. As I was driving in my car the other day, this song came on the radio which got me thinking about the state of the real estate market. Here in Bristol County, I see many homes go on the market that are over-priced. I know this is still happening everywhere, but it needs to change.
After writing about my recent experience with a FSBO and walking away for a listing. I realized that I have been doing this a lot lately. Not just with FSBO's, but with others clients and their various reasons for wanting more money that the market will bring them.
In my post, the comments tend to take on a life of their own, but the majority of you spoke and I heard ya! But I'm still a little distraught at how many agents out their would continue to take listings knowing they are over-priced....Is it ego? Is it the rush of getting another listing? I'm not sure what it is but for me their is no glory in getting a listing just to have my name on the sign, their are other ways to self promote!
Here on Active Rain, we have over 48,000 members and growing everyday! I would like to think that we have the advantage in the market, the strength to have our actions speak louder than our words!
Put an end to the disease, speak up when you see it, educate other agents and be an advocate to sellers.The old school mentality of getting listings needs to change! Help seller's understand the market, take the time to show them the real value of their home and maybe one voice at a time we can cure this disease of the over-priced listing.
Go ahead you can do it!
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