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I can add a couple of red flags when finding the right agent based on my experience right now, seeking an agent to list my home for sale. I put together a list of agents referred by people I know well, trusting their honest experience, and from a couple who have a track record in my...

I have had varying reactions to my initial emails to a half-dozen agents in my quest to list my home for sale. A few right off the bat said that their service is so superior that their commission is 5% just for listing yet they can't tell me what they do that is so special. Everything they...

Actually I've been checking out ads on the Internet and everything looks to be newly constructed "lofts" that are really just condo apartments. I am going to be in the market for a hard loft myself because art is messy and I'd rather construct my own "rooms" in an open space. Don't need pretty...

Buyers signing up with an agent should be guaranteed that they are shown all MLS listings that meet their criteria, not the agent's selection based on how much commission is to be made. If at least one agent on this thread suggested only properties affording them a higher earning are offered...

From what you are saying: buyers decide what an agent is worth, but an agent decides what to show his buyer based on what he/she will earn from the sale. I am not saying agents should not be compensated reasonably for their work. Any agent that avoids a property based on a lower commission rates...

That's interesting, Ric, because I've never heard of a buyer/purchaser having to pay a real estate agent a fee since that agent would naturally make his/her share of the commission on any sale. If, as some here have said, most listings offer 5% commission, then both agents are making 2.5%. Why...

If say, my listing agent accepts 2.5% total, and the commission on the sale overall is $15,000. Are you saying that $7,500 isn't enough for a buyer's agent to pick up a phone, make an appointment or attend the open house with their client, and present an offer? Perhaps focusing on the amount...

Yes I think more and more agents are willing to accept 2.5% total (splitting with buying agent). I negotiate contracts for a living and I once worked in a real estate office (back in college days) so I could do a private sale confidently with research but I do want if possible to have the widest...

Unfortunately, my friend owns his unit. Is there any internal posting of units for rent?

I am selling my house in the city and going to rent either a work/live hard loft, or duplex/house perhaps. Not even sure what part of the city yet although I like the Beach. One thing I do know, I'm interviewing real estate agents in a couple months and listing with the one who will work hard to...

Hi. I'm selling my house this spring and want to rent a work/live loft. I know someone at the Noble building and wonder are any of the units there for rent as opposed to owner occupied? I am not buying in this city again and haven't rented for a very long time so I'm sure the hunt will be a...