Real Estate Agents
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Yes , they can. and they love that , that way they don't have to split the commision with any body. But never forget real estate agents are working for the seller.
Yes, just for the simple fact that the real estate agent is working for the seller, and trying to get the best commison out of the sell, so if i were you i would get my own agent and try to nagotiate for a better price.
but even at that they are still working for the seller, they don't get paid unless you buy, and the seller of the house pays teh commision to the brokers.stosh said:
I'm not sure it makes that big of a difference if you get your own agent or not, that is up to you.
when we bought our 2nd house , we had our own agent and when we sighed our purchase and sale agreement , he only disclosed a few "interesting " just after we had signed, so techniclly I could have ripped up the P&S but did not . BUt I really wish they had told us this earlier so I could have done more research on it . ( the case in point was a requirment for flood insurance ) So just Beware.
short answear : Yes with a Butstosh said:
long answear : No with a Maybe
Real Estate agents are the Devil's own spawn!
Never trust them... they are the same as used car salesmen only they sell houses.
Never trust them... they are the same as used car salesmen only they sell houses.
Its your decision, what ever makes you feel liek your getting a better deal.
Well hell, there ya go!splat said:
sstosh if its a multiple listing you can use any agent you like.. just give them the listing# and let them know your interested. set up an appointment to see it..
get yourself a good lawyer.. only trust him...never ever trust the agent, no matter how much you want to. also dont tell the agent where your mortage is coming from or any other info.. there is no need for them to know...never use anyone the real estate person suggested.. they are all together.... i just went through it all so if yo have any questions you can just ask or even call me!!!
get yourself a good lawyer.. only trust him...never ever trust the agent, no matter how much you want to. also dont tell the agent where your mortage is coming from or any other info.. there is no need for them to know...never use anyone the real estate person suggested.. they are all together.... i just went through it all so if yo have any questions you can just ask or even call me!!!
stosh said:
Why are you using an agent? Is your market dead there? Did you sign a 6 month contract (please say no)..??
when i was looking for houses.. i used 4 different agents... let them work for you.. look at many houses even if they aare slightly out of price. they are going to throw the bs around to you.. you really dont have to listen.. make your own judgements.. every house i went it was beautiful to the agent.. they want a sale.. my agent made over $4k for doing nothing!!!stosh said:
dont be afraid to ask the owners questions... how old the roof is.. new windows?? look at the boiler other than that hire a inspector if you really like the house to go over everything... it costs about $400 but a good inspector looks for everything.. things you may not know or notice.
Well even the woman we used to see a few houses who is a good family friend I don't like her much. She's just not willing to work with us to do some creative financing.hooples3 said:
We already looked at the house and the woman who showed it to us is the listing agent.
We're taking a second look on Thursday. After that we'll make the decision to see if we can get pre-approved. Once pre-approved I'll make and offer and get a lawyer on board. 2 people in my office just bought houses and the one guy was super happy with his lawyer. I'll probably go with him.
Laywer - charges a lot , does not appear to do too much , but worth every Penny for the re-assuance.
i have a great mortage person from citibank.. i am not sure how big her area is,, she mayonly deal with NYC but i can give you her number maybe she can help u out.. she was a gonsend for me.. always had plenty of time to answer any questions i had... i spoke with er everyday.. seriously she made muy life so much easierstosh said:
some good info here...
goodluck stosh
goodluck stosh
get pre-approved before you start looking at houses.
then what does this statement mean:stosh said:
stosh said:
How is your agent going to rip you off?
did your agents almost make you buy a house you didnt want for more than it was worth?
did your agents almost make you buy a house you didnt want for more than it was worth?
that was for N8 & Hoopsstosh said:
N8 said:
hooples3 said: