Yes, that is me, trying to make you spend more money.

A prevalent and much reported myth, that Realtors want you overpay so they pad the commission.

I read in another venue today, a venomous, anti-Realtor post that, according to the author, stated "you should never hire a Realtor.  Either buy FSBO, or if it is listed, work with the seller's agent and negotiate yourself, of course asking that they cut their commission.  Realtors are not on your side, they want you to pay more so they make more commission."

WHAT A CROCK.

Of course, the author claimed to have purchased a bunch of houses this way, saving themselves "so much money" in the process.  Participants pounced on the author with facts and examples of where they were wrong, but the author had a fair share of supporters.

I am certain there are those among us who have not negotiated the best possible price and terms for their clients, but those people are either out or on their way out of the business.

What I get on the pulpit with my clients about is this: 

There is so little difference on the bottom line, it just is not worth my reputation.

I love negotiations and getting the best deal for my clients.  That is my job.