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Originally Posted by phassett

We had the same agent helping us for 2 years. Many trips to show us the general area and different models of homes knowing that we only wanted to buy in Richmond. As it turns out, we bought first in DeLuna because our plans got moved up. He also ran several open houses when we sold that house when our Richmond lot became available. For the above and beyond, we got him a gift card to ABC.

That said, your experiences surely differ. If you feel that the realtor (yes, they are realtors - The Villages - Florida's Friendliest Active Adult 55+ Retirement Community) did more than expected, a small gift is most likely appreciated. The average realtor in this area makes about $90k a year or about $35 bucks an hour (google it for those non-believers) so if you spend hours with them touring houses that you didn't buy, that's something to take into consideration.

Originally Posted by JMintzer

How many times must this dead horse be beaten?

TV sales agents ARE LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENTS...

Being a REALTOR only means you've joined a professional association... Nothing more, nothing less...

They're newbies, give them a break. It's always the MLS vultures on here doing the beefing.