CN Tower
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That's exactly what I think.
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That's exactly what I think.
Condo George
Active Member
You will never hear from me again, you spoiled it for many.
ILuvTO
Active Member
George, I hope you reconsider and continue to post. It is always good to hear different opinions. We can (and should) all be our own judges of the information and opinions that are presented to us.
interested
Senior Member
Hold it guys.
I can tell you that whenever I go to conferences, people do declare possible conflicts of interest. This is done in an effort to achieve transparency so people can evaluate objectively the data and discount conflicts if they feel a need.
So CG, stating you are a realtor is reasonable information request which the reader should have.
CN Tower, I don't think it is fair that anyone in this "conflicted industry" should not be encouraged to share their views, even if you feel they are biased. It is all our responsibilities to accept or discount the information appropriately. Silencing everyone from the industry is not the solution.
I personally would rather make a decision with all the information in front of me, even if I end up discarding alot of it.
Even conflicted individuals can state opinions which can override at least to a degree their own self interest.
CN Tower
Banned
...and by the way I only sell new condos.
Gimme a break! Cat is looking for a new home for herself. To discourage her from buying an older condo for a significantly lower price just because the maintenance fees are higher is entirely disingenuous and smacks of self-interest.
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CN Tower
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KA1
Senior Member
CG, please, keep making your posts. We know you are an agent. We, at least I, would like to get your opinions.
aguduser
A part of UT
cdr108
Senior Member
come on CG, as a realtor you can't be that thin skinned.
although i don't agree with everything you say, i still think your opinions/industry info are still insightful but i do wish you were more thorough with your comments instead of short 20 words blurbs like you were using twitter or something
X2 Buyer
Active Member
...well I am not a broker (R/E agent) - though completely agree with CG's comment on the high maintenance fee associated with older condos. That's certainly something for at least a kind reminder for a new buyer. The maintenance fee certainly is a key factor in the decision making process for many buyers. What the difference it will make if CG's comment was from somebody like myself (a non agent) vs. CG. Not that b/c he is a R/E agent so that we discourage any comments from him.
Btw self-interest? Any agent can sell new or old condo. His preference in selling relative newer/new condos vs. older ones is because he truly believes the newer/new ones will make better sales - more demands from customers...may not be the real interest of Cat's. Cat will be the final one to judge from all the different opinion posted here, and this is the essential function of a forum board.
interested
Senior Member
Glad to see everyone is making nice.
So CG, we expect to hear your posts going forward.
So CG, we expect to hear your posts going forward.
KA1
Senior Member
CG, see how much (emotional) support you have on this thread. Should be enough for you to come back with your posts--- with guns blazing.
cat
New Member
Yikes! I hope my query hasn't caused a civil war!
All opinions are encouraged, read, digested and appreciated.
We're fortunate to live in an open society - words ain't gonna kill anyone. Get over it. Suck up guys and continue the great work! (Just disclose personal interests).
All opinions are encouraged, read, digested and appreciated.
We're fortunate to live in an open society - words ain't gonna kill anyone. Get over it. Suck up guys and continue the great work! (Just disclose personal interests).
KA1
Senior Member
Anybody who has been on this Board knows that CG is a R/E. As such, there is no need for him to declare personal interest every time he makes a post.
Comments on this thread clearly show that we might not agree with CG's posts, his opinions are more than welcome-- as a matter of fact, eagerly awaited. HE has his defenders.
daveto
Active Member
I feel badly for CG, and indeed for all other R/E's. I have many friends in the business, and I'm concerned for them and how they will fare if things play out as I expect.
I think that perhaps he's reached a point where he knows it will be increasingly difficult to credibly argue that prices aren't dropping, and he's simply using this as an opportunity to effect a graceful retreat. Perfectly understandable.
I think that perhaps he's reached a point where he knows it will be increasingly difficult to credibly argue that prices aren't dropping, and he's simply using this as an opportunity to effect a graceful retreat. Perfectly understandable.