[KathieI]

I sold my house in Los Angeles in 3 months and through the realtor open house. A realtor in another township came through and recommended it to her clients as it fit almost all their requirements and also gave new opportunities to them. If she hadn't seen it in person, it never would have happened. There is nothing like seeing things in person rather than just MLS pictures.

Jeanne you must insist on the realtors open house. LA has a "realtors caravan" at the beginning of the listing time and it gets renewed periodically if it doesn't sell right away. It doesn't cost them anything and its important so I would insist upon it. They should do whatever they can to sell your house, whether its 5% or 7%. As a matter of fact, we have sometimes given them incentives to sell quicker, I'd give them 7% if they sell within a certain time frame, and only 5% after that. Put your foot down and don't let friendship get in the way. That's my 2 cents.