09-11-2006, 12:42 PM
I don't see a conflict of interest. When you represent someone as a professional, you put their interests, wishes and desires first and simply guide them to a desired result, while advising them of the parameters. This is true for architects, lawyers and real estate agents. When you do that, you avoid conflicts. If you don't, you are not a professional.
There are nothing but professional real estate agents contributing to this site. In some sense, of course, their participation here is a subtle and modern form of marketing. That, too, is a good thing, as it brings willing buyers and sellers together with professionals who can assist them.
I am a layman at real estate, although I follow it closely. But I have to agree with Mr. Rabi who is really just echoing what Scarlett O'Hara says at the end of Gone with the Wind (actually Mr. O'Hara speaking to Scarlett): "Land, it's the only thing that matters Katie Scarlett!".
There are nothing but professional real estate agents contributing to this site. In some sense, of course, their participation here is a subtle and modern form of marketing. That, too, is a good thing, as it brings willing buyers and sellers together with professionals who can assist them.
I am a layman at real estate, although I follow it closely. But I have to agree with Mr. Rabi who is really just echoing what Scarlett O'Hara says at the end of Gone with the Wind (actually Mr. O'Hara speaking to Scarlett): "Land, it's the only thing that matters Katie Scarlett!".