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Comment on “My current Realtor raised her commission… by Broker1000

Broker1000 — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:10:04 +0000

Clearly, the above response(s) is predicated on lack of understanding.
Everyone wants to save money just as much as everyone want to make it. I entrust that each of you own a brokerage firm or are agents, correct? No? Then exactly how can you accurately comment and how commissions should be structured. Do you have any idea of how they’re broken down, internal splits, marketing costs, E&O insurance, Board Dues, State fees, office dues, phone, materials – I could go on and on.

When you go to work each day, does your employer negotiate your salary each time? I suspect not – Also, I’m certain that you would be the first to complain if you had money taken from your paycheck and you would only tolerate it once.

Please educate yourself on a topic prior to injecting your otherwise useless opinion – I offer this, if you can do better yourself, do it. Otherwise…shut the hell up and get out of the way.

Comment on “My current Realtor raised her commission… by Christal

Christal — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:24:43 +0000

I am worth every penny I earn. There is so much more that goes into this. It all depends on how much money is spent advertising and if you are working both sides you are doing double the work. Double the work = double the pay. I don’t care to cut some but there is no need to work for free. Work is hard enough and commissions are hard to come by when you have a family of 6 to feed.

Comment on Introducing the ListingHedge(TM) by Christal

Christal — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:09:48 +0000

still trying to understand

Comment on The World’s First Risk-Free Listing by Christal

Christal — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:02:44 +0000

Can you explain this hedge concept? Totally new to me and in the country we don’t do this.

Thanks,

Comment on Four Reasons for Agents and Brokers to Use ReferralAuctions(TM) by Trustee Sale Auctions Phoenix

Trustee Sale Auctions Phoenix — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:40:28 +0000

Curious in the implementation of referral database system in relation to out of state investors and access to trustee sale auction in phoenix az.

Comment on Top REALTORS Featured in Home Search Results by realtybaron

realtybaron — Fri, 01 May 2009 22:36:09 +0000

@Richard

Yes, sale transactions are used in part to calculate the rankings. We also use several other data points including professional experience and client reviews.

Comment on Top REALTORS Featured in Home Search Results by Richard Stabile Bergen County Real Estate

Richard Stabile Bergen County Real Estate — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:26:01 +0000

How are the rankings done. Are you using MLS production data?

Comment on Introducing the ListingHedge(TM) by realtybaron

realtybaron — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:29:01 +0000

@Roger

Each ListingHedge(TM) is underwritten. Therefore, it’s unlikely it would be approved at $500k. However, something between $350k-$400k is likely.

Re: “how long will I need to wait”, you’d be paid 30-45 days after listing expires.

Comment on Introducing the ListingHedge(TM) by Roger

Roger — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:16:29 +0000

What is to keep agents from taking listing that they know will not sell and hedging them?
For example, I list a $350,000 house for $500,000. Are you ging to pay me $6750 for this transaction once it expires? If so, how long will I need to wait?

Comment on The World’s First Risk-Free Listing by Lorna Spenser

Lorna Spenser — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:24:42 +0000

Not much of a commission!