golden
Shiny_Rock
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Date: 1/17/2007 1:03:39 AM
Author: diamondsRforever
Hi All,
I am thinking about taking real estate classes to become an agent. However, I am really curious about the life of an agent. Is it hard work? Is it all commission based? Are there times where you can't sell a house and don't get paid?
I really want to be sure of what I am getting myself into.
Any feedback would be appreciated...Thanks
Butterfly, although that''s a nice idea, you have to remember that the RE agent/office just made 2.5-3% minimum on the sale if the transaction involved another broker/office, and 5-6% if it was a single broker deal! They can afford to give gifts - having just purchased a house, you can''t. Last deal I closed, the lawyer paid for lunch - should have been the agent, in my opinion. They are the ones making money - you''re giving it up. Send a holiday card....Date: 1/17/2007 6:25:42 PM
Author: butterfly 17
Just curious, does the gift thing work the other way around as well? Should I get a gift for my RE agents and/or my lawyer for helping me with the sale and closing of my house? I was thinking about getting the office a case of wine.
Date: 1/17/2007 8:29:30 PM
Author: starryeyed
Date: 1/17/2007 6:25:42 PM
Author: butterfly 17
Just curious, does the gift thing work the other way around as well? Should I get a gift for my RE agents and/or my lawyer for helping me with the sale and closing of my house? I was thinking about getting the office a case of wine.
Butterfly, although that's a nice idea, you have to remember that the RE agent/office just made 2.5-3% minimum on the sale if the transaction involved another broker/office, and 5-6% if it was a single broker deal! They can afford to give gifts - having just purchased a house, you can't. Last deal I closed, the lawyer paid for lunch - should have been the agent, in my opinion. They are the ones making money - you're giving it up. Send a holiday card....
Date: 1/18/2007 10:57:34 AM
Author: Dee*Jay
Can you say ''Hope Diamond,'' LOL! Hmmm... wonder how I would set that...
Date: 1/18/2007 11:17:51 AM
Author: butterfly 17
Date: 1/18/2007 10:57:34 AM
Author: Dee*Jay
Can you say 'Hope Diamond,' LOL! Hmmm... wonder how I would set that...
Hmmm, I am sure you could pick out a nice Jack Kelege setting for that!!! Perhaps a pendant?
I don't know, I know I am paying my RE agent (who is actually the broker/owner) a commission, but I still feel that without them, this deal would not be going to through and I am very grateful for that!
So, perhaps send him a bottle of wine. Also, there is one person at the office who did not sell my house, but had open houses a few times at my house and I just feel I should get her something too. She is such a sweet person and as the saying goes--
What comes around goes around!
Date: 1/18/2007 11:27:18 AM
Author: Dee*Jay
Oh I see now why you were going to get wine for more than just your agent. That is a very nice gesture and I think it would be very much appreciated!
And your statement about the deal not going through without the help of your agent is what makes this all worthwhile for me as a Realtor!
(BTW, don''t you have to close by TOMORROW??? What''s the status???)
Date: 1/15/2007 10:04:28 PM
Author: gail013
By the way Golden and Dee Jay how much is the house and key from TIffany, I don''t see it on the site?