Old Joke....Do you know how to tell when a realtor is lying? Their lips are moving. It may not be that bad but buyer beware. I was recently told that TV listings sell for 97% of the listing price...to be sure I asked for a clarification and confirmed this to be what they said. I then moved to a MLS agent who brought me to a house I selected from the internet. We struck a deal for 12% off the listing price and then another $5000 for a roof replacement after the inspection. He pulled me to the side and recommended that I don't embarrass myself by asking for the extra $5000 because I already got a good deal on the home. This just illustrates that making the deal is #1 and many will do or say whatever is needed to get the deal done. He showed no regard for me until I asked him to take the $5000 from his commision.
The people who bought our home in NJ had a great realtor....great for us. He brought his buyers to his mortgage company, his lawyer, his inspector, his surveyor. They led these people around by the nose. It was sad. We made repairs that the inspector missed because these people were being taken advantage of by their realtor. Use your own support staff during your purchase and not your realtors pals. They are looking to get the deal done and not looking for your best interest.
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