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Originally Posted by montagnard1969
In this or any other market the only advantage you receive from a realtor is exposure through MLS. Since this market is so seller advantaged, the only thing you need is a
good closing attorney or Title Company. You do the advertising and the showing and leave the legal issues to the attorney or title company. It is amazing how much money you will save doing it yourself.
The real estate agent has only one interest in mind, making a sale and their commission. They will get you to sell even if it means you get less for your home. Their allegiance is to their bank account, not yours.
As the market goes, you are beginning to see discount real estate brokers entering the market. As with automobiles, soon much of the real estate market will be the same, online sales. In most cases real estate agents will be going by the wayside. They claim personal service, but is it worth 7% of the sale price? Personally, I don't think so.
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As in any sales profession, earning a living is what is paramount. Of course, making a sale is important, but your comment is ridiculous! And an agent will NOT make a seller sell for less than what the house's value is unless there is a bonafide reason for doing that. An agent is looking for the highest and best price for the property.
And yes, agents and Realtors don't claim personal service -- they GIVE personal service! I have not seen a 7% commission in many years but a commission is definitely worth letting an agent/Realtor handle the sale. An agent works hard and has many expenses to pay in their profession; don't forget, most agents have to get their split from their broker and do not receive the entire commission.
There obviously is a reason you are so anti-real estate agent or Realtor but your comments are sarcastic, angry, and unfairly given.