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Old 02-25-2024, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by frayedends View Post
I'd still argue this is all semantics. The budget is the budget and the value/sale price will take into consideration everyone that needs to get paid. If you agree to say a 5% commission to your seller agent, what do you care if she gives half of that to a buyer's agent? She does that to get you well qualified buyers. You get the same money no matter how the agents get paid. Plus you may get a better offer with more buyers competing.
If I thought it was just semantics, I would bypass the agent and list the house as a FSBO. I only pay a commission if I think that the agent representing me can get a better price through experienced marketing and negotiating skills.