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01-31-2015, 11:53 AM
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Sage
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slipcovers
If you are selling your house yourself, the seller thinks he/she will pocket the commission and the buyer thinks they are saving the commission.
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This is exactly why FSBO's (For Sale By Owner) often end up being listed with a Realtor.
Often, the Seller isn't selling at a discount! Not always, but often.
He is asking market value, and intending to pocket the commission amount, NOT pass the savings on to the Purchaser.
I disagree with the negative comments made about real estate agents. They pertain to a small minority of agents.
Most agents are professional, ethical, and operate fairly. As with most things, a few bad apples taint the barrel.
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