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Old 06-19-2021, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ithos View Post
I bought my house without a using an agent but I was not shopping new homes. If you are retired there is plenty of resources and time to do your own due diligence especially with the TOTV for existing homes. I called the listing agents when I was interested in a property. When they find out they would not have to share the commission then they become very motivated to convince the seller that you have the best offer.
Totally agree especially if it’s a MLS listing. You’ll have to be a quick decision maker. I live in the LSL area and houses last on the market as little as one day, IF they even hit the market.