realtors......would a British estate agent system do well here
#136
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Re: realtors......would a British estate agent system do well here
When selling houses my fees are not calculated in the normal way. On my side of the deal I charge a fixed rate of 3,000 4,000 or 5,000 dollars depending on the value of the home. If you are asking me if I give sellers a cash back then the answer is no, I just sell at a fixed rate. Buyers are given 25% of my commission. If you choose to sell and buy with me then I sell for a fixed rate and I give you the cash back when you buy.
Last edited by Sam-in-Okotoks; Aug 13th 2009 at 1:41 pm.
#137
Re: realtors......would a British estate agent system do well here
When selling houses my fees are not calculated in the normal way. On my side of the deal I charge a fixed rate of 3,000 4,000 or 5,000 dollars depending on the value of the home. If you are asking me if I give sellers a cash back then the answer is no, I just sell at a fixed rate. Buyers are given 25% of my commission. If you choose to sell and buy with me then I sell for a fixed rate and I give you the cash back when you buy.
OK. Have you successfully sold a property for a vendor?
#139
Re: realtors......would a British estate agent system do well here
Edit - Having just reviewed her website, it appears that the purchasers' realtor still get the "normal" amount of commission, it is only Sam's commission that is reduced. So whilst it is true that Sam will charge the figures referred to above, the vendor will have to pay additional commissions to the purchasers' realtor. I am sure that Sam will corrrect me if I am wrong.
Last edited by Almost Canadian; Aug 13th 2009 at 3:52 pm.
#140
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Re: realtors......would a British estate agent system do well here
Hope this clears it up.
Sam
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Re: realtors......would a British estate agent system do well here
OK, the majority of people seem to have a problem with how much realtors charge.
How many of you complaining about the fee structure actually work for less than the market rate within your occupation?
How many of you complaining about the fee structure actually work for less than the market rate within your occupation?
#145
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Re: realtors......would a British estate agent system do well here
I think it's more the disparity between what they change vs what they appear to do.
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Re: realtors......would a British estate agent system do well here
#148
Re: realtors......would a British estate agent system do well here
The question should be: Are you prepared to pay their rates?