Real Estate

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We originally said 6% is fine, but the realtor said when we were going over this – it is flexible. How likely would it be that she would lower it to 5% or 5.5% thanks!
Also, if we originally signed paperwork saying we agree to 6% when we sat down to get our condo listed, can it be revised to a lower %. I don’t think we are locked into 6% are we. Our place has only been on the market for 2 weeks. Thanks again!

It is usually the listing agents commission that you are negotiating. The selling agent (who has the buyer) expects a full commission. If three percent is the typical split for the buyers agent, I would only expect the listing agent to discount their fee so much before it starts to seriously affect their efforts to market your home.

If you have already signed a listing agreement, you may be stuck with the 6% for the time being. If it doesn’t sell. you might consider one of the flat fee deals and offer a bonus for the selling agent. Lets say you can list it for $495. Then you offer 4% to an agent who brings you a buyer. That saves you 2% less the $495.

MLS sells houses. Get creative if it starts to take longer than you would like to get it sold. Offer incentives to the buyer (e.g. assistance with closing costs, paying the 1st years condo dues, etc.) before you just start reducing the price. You may have to end up providing the incentives anyway and lower the price in advance of that will just reduce your net.

Good luck with the sale.

Is it easy for a first time homebuyer to buy a house without a realtor? Or is this completely risky and stupid? What kind of problems could occur? And also, how much would this save for a house around $250-300k ? What are typical realtor fees? And do people ever just go without a realtor but then get a lawyer to overlook the paperwork prior to signing? If so, how much does that cost and is it cheaper or more expensive?
by the way – I’m mainly referring to For Sale By Owner places … so the seller would NOT have an agent.

I had a great answer, but then you added the details about for sale by owner. That changes things.

This is not like buying a car for sale by owner – there are a lot more rules, things you have to pay for to make sure you’re not getting scammed. What kind of problems could occur? Some guy could take your money, pretend to transfer the title to you, let you move in, and then sell the house again (this time legally) and you would have no legal right to the house.

I have no idea whether going with a lawyer would be cheaper/better. You could always call one and ask what the fees would be or if they charge a percentage of the sale. That might make up your mind for you. The thing with a lawyer – they’ll probably take their fee up front, while a realtor will build it into the cost of your mortgage so you won’t need as much money up front.

Coldwell Banker Elite agents and clients benefit from the extensive online exposure that Realtor.com and Listhub provide. Using these tools to generate reports of the amount of internet traffic is an important tool in gauging the marketing efforts. This video will show how an agent can quickly find traffic and hit information.

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I am planning to sell my home, but really can’t afford a Realtor without cutting in to my down payment for my new home, so I am thinking of selling it myself. Has anyone had luck selling on their own and if so, do you have any helpful tips for selling fast. Thanks in advance!

Yes it can be done. You would advertise your property as FSBO (for sale by owner). Call one of your local Title Co.’s and they’ll help you out alot. They have to handle the stuff in the end anyways. There’s lot’s of free advertising online, and you may be surprised but you can get some really great leads, sometimes from someone that will be moving to your area. Just be sure to write really good ads to grab attention to the special features of your home. Good luck

Realtor tries to convince blacks to spend their money elsewhere.

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Any one know how to find forecloser listing with out contacting a realtor or paying some one for the listings?

Paying for lists is BS. All banks use realtors—getting your own Realtor is important as they can access the Multiple Listing Service that you cant. I have a realtor that E-mails me new listings that she thinks may interest me at no-charge.

I’m a realtor, and I’m used to getting paid my commission at the closing table, when all the funds are being moved around. But I’ve got a client who’s desperate to sell, and they want to tap into the market of "unfinanceables" who are looking for a land contract or lease purchase deal. I know that would bring offers from would-be buyers, but since theres no six-figure payoff going on at closing, demanding my 5% is pretty uncomfortable. Hope someone out there has experience. Jane.

I’m under the impression they would not get paid until the Purchase or Sale portion of the contract was enforced. Otherwise it’s just a rental agreement, and MAYBE the realtor gets a finder’s fee…

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Is there anything special i need to know about selling my home without a realtor?

Not really. If you don’t even want to use a firm like FOR SALE BY OWNER, which makes it a bit easier, you should look into buying a home selling kit at your local office store or maybe online. It will contain all the forms to get you through the whole process. Make sure on any disclosures about your home that you are truthful. I can’t tell you how ugly it can get if you’re not and the buyer catches you on it. If you want, you can contact me, I have been a Mortgage Broker for about 6 years, I’ll answer any other questions for you at no charge.. IM me at jeremyday1978 for yahoo.