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Old 08-17-2024, 11:53 AM
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Default Negotiation

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Originally Posted by kingofbeer View Post
As a buyer, I will deal directly with the seller's agent --- the seller's agent will need to take 3% or less.
Good luck with that especially negotiating with the Villages Developer who is the only seller of new houses.

MLS Realtors all have a bottom line when it comes to their commission too. For Sale by Owner you can negotiate the price but the “closing Agent”, the lawyer if you get one, and certainly the government tax stamps etc. are set fees and good luck negotiating those.
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