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True Dough

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6. I've always said that the most important thing

Sat Mar 16, 2024, 07:40 AM

Mar 16

is to have a top notch real estate lawyer. If you're confident enough in your own abilities while buying/selling, a realtor isn't a necessary piece of the puzzle, but has always been a highly-paid one, even when deals are done quickly and are straightforward.

Now, for those who want a realtor by their side, no problem. But there should be more flexibility there. Private deals exist, but they are a very small minority. There should be a detailed fee for service structure, where you use the realtor as much or as little as you choose. That would help a lot, IMO.

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The 6% commission on buying or selling a home is gone after Realtors association agrees to seismic settlement [View all] Nevilledog Mar 16 OP

good Celerity Mar 16 #1

selling houses has change a lot in the past 50 yrs. now its mostly just typing in a computer msongs Mar 16 #2

The problem I found was Johonny Mar 17 #15

I'm perplexed. SleeplessinSoCal Mar 16 #3

Mixed feelings. no_hypocrisy Mar 16 #4

Had a similar experience BannonsLiver Mar 16 #10

i need to figure out how to file a claim. mopinko Mar 16 #5

I've always said that the most important thing True Dough Mar 16 #6

We had a 4% commission edhopper Mar 16 #7

Good, but too late for me. Paid out $50K+ back in 2021. sinkingfeeling Mar 16 #8

Where we live will be determined by AI agents... hunter Mar 16 #9

is this for real? newdayneeded Mar 16 #11

There are still commission fees, they're just not set at 6% and will be lower. Nevilledog Mar 16 #12

My realtor only charges 3.5% newdayneeded Mar 17 #13

... Crepuscular Mar 17 #14