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Since February 2009
Congrats on the offer, and good luck with the closing next month. Good move on the baths, too, the whole place must look great now.
Since February 2009
great summary Mack,
as it has been said for numerous reasons many agents don't purposefully not show FSBOs. There are also many owners that did not allow agents to show the property. In addition to not knowing that it was for sale. Many agents will gladly bring a buyer to a willing and cooperative FSBO. but, rather than repeat 70 somthing post. I don't think it is boycotting persay... Because many times agents do try to get info on the FSBOs and may not have all the needed disclosure or knowledge of the property to get a chance to show it
Since November 2009
It does occur, however, most agents, will show FSBO's if in
fact said property falls within thier clients needs and wants.g
A couple of my transactions of the years, (while representing
the buyers) went the way of purchasing a FSBO. I actually
talked to the owners, explained it from a sales point of view.
On both transactions they (the sellers) were more than happy
to pay a commission.
I hope that helps.
-Shawn
Since October 2009
Since October 2009
I would like you to understand one more aspect of the FSBO seller to my buyer. I have been down this road; it's a lot of work to do both sides of the transaction.
To expect the average seller to know all aspects of the home selling process is pretty wishful thinking. Has title been ordered? Explaining the contract and the timing of the events in the contract can be a tricky dance trying to teach and inform while owing a fiduciary duty to the buyer. Trying very hard to work for your client and then explain and answer the questions from the seller. Then they get advice from a shirt tail relative in another state who offers another direction.
Can you see that the agent working for his/her buyer has to do double and triple the work?
I would like to offer that this is not always the way it turns out with a seller but it may be the fear of the agent trying to protect the buyer, as well.
Hope this helps,
Michele Bullard
Since September 2009
" Rockinblu: "Because it's in your code of ethics that states basically the client comes first."
That's correct."
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Jeffrey,
I was referring to the NAR code of ethics, which since you're not a member, my response to Robert & Yoko, who are, wouldn't actually apply to you anyway. However, it's nice to know you operate under the guidelines in some sort of manner anyway.
"You would be shocked how often I find that fsbos are covering up that rotted floor with a rug or the hole in the wall with a dresser."
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I'm sure these things never occur with agent represented properties. Right? You can make all the lame excuses you want. It's all about turf. The simple matter is many agents fear the change, and probably many should.
Since September 2009
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Does FSBO boycotting (agents not showing their clients FSBOs) really occur?
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