Buyer Agent Thoughts?

NEW -> Contingent Buyer Assistance Program
<i>"Did I pass the trick part?? LOL"</i><p>

Yes, you did. EAs are not allowed to charge a commission based on return or any other amount. Charging commission based on return amount results in suspension of license. And repeat offenses can result in revocation and prison time. Any speculation as to why?
 
<p>Trooper: same thing, those 10 homes were really crappy homes that did not meet my requirements. One was a cat feces-smelling house, the other one was half-destroyed by owners who filed for bankruptcy (think worms in the outside spa and no flooring, broken windows). Another one was a house overlooking a huge industrial operation that smelled funny. Another one had a cake-shaped backyard, with each of 8 (!) neighbors having a piece of it. No fence, just come out and enjoy the display of classic white trash times 8. The other one was impossible to get to unless you drive a bike (dense development, so to speak :) Others had like 5 neighbors above, below, and on the sides and directly across from you. And we are talking about condos & townhomes that were listed for 400K and above</p>

<p>It was almost 5 years ago, but I still see nightmares about those 10 homes :)</p>
 
<p>XSoCal,</p>

<p>Those are great tips for the people that read this blog. You should start an "Advice" or "Ask a Realtor" thread with those ideas....for future buyers who want to purchase a home with the assistance of a realtor...perhaps titled, "How not to end up with a dud realtor", or something similar. </p>
 
Trooper



Thanks for the kind words. We can do some Q & A on Wed nights on chat. Actually I enjoyed trying to streamline and explain the buying process when I was in the corporate world. I also enjoyed working with first time buyers in the 1980's in OC on affordable projects.



A blog titled "Ask a Realtor" may not be a bad idea. The problem is I am having too much fun being retired and excerising my mind with awgee and you of course.



I think a menue of services with a range of costs or percentage of commissions is the way to go for agents that want to survive in the new market.



If a client can do their research, drive bys, and eliminate the homes they clearly have no interest in and narrow the search down to a few homes then I agree that a portion of the commission should be rebated to them. With Google Earth, Redfin, and the MLS info that I would send to them there was no need to waste everyones time.



I would give my clients a handful of my cards and they would hit open houses and if they had an interest they would give my card to the agent at the open house. This way they would not feel pressured and if they found something they liked I would send them all of the back up info and comps. If they wanted to make an offer we would move forward. My job was to provide information and let them make up their minds on what they liked.



Kind of of like my enrolled agent who charges me by the IRS scheduale. He gets paid more if he does more work.



There are some very informed people in todays world along with the "not so brights". I always enjoyed the working with the more informed folks.



Enjoy!
 
<p><em>A blog titled "Ask a Realtor" may not be a bad idea. The problem is I am having too much fun being retired and excerising my mind with awgee and you of course.</em></p>

<p>No, not your own blog. I meant you should start your own thread/topic here on the discussion boards. Scroll up to the upper left corner of this page. You'll see a red link titled, "Start a New Discussion". Click on that, add the title "Ask a Realtor", then from the drop down menu for where the discussion belongs - click "off topic - the water cooler" (I guess). Then type away. If people want to ask you questions privately, mention to them that they can "whisper" you questions, you in turn, "whisper" back. No one but you and the other blogger can see these discussions.</p>

<p>You might even get a client out of it ! (NIR, if you can beat him to it, now's your chance ! ) </p>
 
Trooper



Good idea! I will give it a try. I am not trolling for clients bit I do appreciate the thought. (Except if you want to retire to AZ) LOL



A friend of mine from Huntington Beach PD just retired and moved here.



Enjoy!
 
<p>Trooper</p>

<p>Check the new discussion. I may need you for backup! LOL </p>

<p>Let me know what you think or if I should edit anything.</p>

<p>I am in the mountains, small community, very non-Arizona. In fact it snowed earlier this week.</p>

<p>Totally agree about Sun Lakes since I am not a fan of planned communities.</p>

<p>Regards</p>

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<p><em>"The problem is I am having too much fun being retired and excerising my mind with awgee and you of course."</em></p>

<p>Hmmm-m-m, doesn't sound like much of a workout.


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<p>Dude, I so want to go, but it is tax season. </p>

<p>Don't want to buy a ride quite yet. Have to buy the house first and let the wife decorate it and put the girls through college and ... , then I can buy that 308 GTB. Yea, yea, I know, you like Detroit muscle. I do have a thang for Roadrunners.</p>
 
<p>awgee</p>

<p>I can visualize you going through the gate into Coto <a href="http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/search/carlist_Details.aspx?&In_LotNumber=432">in this one.</a></p>

<p>LOL</p>

<p>Enjoy!</p>

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<p>Hmm-m-m, I dunno. I am Mexican, not Italiano. I like the paint job, but the pasta maker seems to detract from something. I don't even know how to say it.</p>

<p>Yea, and my neighbors would probably not be pleased. Those coto types can be a bit uppity.</p>

<p>Maybe a Fiat Jolly?</p>
 
<p>awgee</p>

<p>Hey dude!! <a href="http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/search/w_search.aspx#gridview">You ask and you receive</a>. Send me a couple of those gold bars and I will bid for you. LOL</p>

<p>Enjoy!</p>
 
xsocal - Thanks. That linky is fun. The second Jolly on the list was recently on ebay for a few listings. IIRC, it never met it's reserve.
 
<p>Trooper</p>

<p>Please feel free to join in -sit under the pyramid, close your eyes, lean back, and take a deep breath...........oh sorry I had a '60s flashback!!</p>

<p>Peace, love, and......</p>

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