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By: Alexander Tegov

I can see that you don’t like to pull your punches so ill cut right to it. The only thing article proves is that you are not real estate expert, let along someone whom should be giving real estate...

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By: Steven

Obviously this person doesn’t have a clue about real estate agents or he worked with one of the “bad apples”. We do make our money by selling homes, however, we are not just looking at the deal that is...

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By: Michele REMAX

Thank goodness other agents already responded to stick up for those of us who actually do abide by our state governing laws, ethics and just good sense. This article is assinine and proves the author...

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By: Mike

@ Dennis: What you described is illegal in the state I live in, and is called dual agency. A listing broker can only act as a transaction broker if it’s agreed upon in writing. My advice to you would...

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By: Fm

I agree with this article and those of you who don’t like it …tough. After many house sells and purchases we are amazed at the lack of negotiating that each realtor as shown. Why would a seller/buyer...

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By: Joe Owens

There will always be dissatisfied buyers and sellers whether its cars or appliances or electronic or houses. it has been my experience that these folks usually need to find someone else to blame for...

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By: Parker Hansen

Great discussion and points made by consumers and realtors alike. On a lighter note look at the email request this moron from Michigan made to me, sidenote he created a fake hot-mail email account and...

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By: Kate Pressman

Why is this that everybody knows about Real Estate and how to negotiate etc but the Real Estate Agent itself. Buyers, why do you even contact a Real Estate Agent if you dont need their advise and think...

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By: Michael

Its comical how all the realtors speak up to try to defend their slimy tactics. The article is mainly true and let’s face it, realtor “professionals” have the ethics of a used car salesman. It’s all...

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By: Pete

I really have no idea how old this post is but oh well, I will chime up and say something. Having been on both sides of the coin, an hourly worker, then management 27 yrs in a factory until free trade...

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By: Yury

Good discussion raised. Let me share my thoughts: if you are new to the area, buying agent is definitely needed. Agent is kind of useless if you are buying new house or, like me, live in the area many...

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By: Francis

I have dealings with approx 12 agents over the last decade. Every one of they lie, to get the listing and to make the sale. They flip flop, forgetting who they represent, and often fail to mention or...

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By: Steven

@Francis… Wow. I have to say there are a lot of agents that are as you describe. However, I know several good honest agents. I am also a licensed contractor, therefore, I notice details that even a...

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By: lisa

Hi I read that article and the thing that comes to mind is who ever wrote is a hater and a generally negative person. You all have minds of your own, but why is this person at the top of a google list....

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By: Curiously Liz

Tell me if this is ok. - My ex-agent requested that I sign an exclusive buyer-agent agreement, but I said I will sign an exclusive property specific agreement based on each property that was shown to...

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By: John

I’ve seen both sides of this. My partner is a real estate agent here in Milwaukee, so I do have a very good understanding of the market and the profession. My partner and his team move a lot of homes,...

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By: Michael

Realtors are very similar to used car salesmen in that they will say and do whatever is necessary to get the deal done. As the article says, people place so much trust in their realtor when in reality...

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By: Derek

Michael, Your a moron. You have no idea what you are talking about. Will the crazy people please sit down, please sit down. I have been in this business and I will tell you I have seen more realtors...

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By: Chris

I recently spoke to a real estate agent that also worked as a collection officer at a collection agency. During the day he was collecting debt and in the evening he was showing houses. Apparently,...

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By: Pierre D.

Great discussion. But Derek (post 321), it’s rude to call someone a moron. Especially when you wrote this: “Your [sic] a moron. …they simply smile and say that is ok [sic] … Also incase [sic] noone...

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