if you bought a house in Puna in the last 5 years

[John S. Rabi]

Youser, the problem is not the 6%. The problem is that the public is not educated enough to make comparisons and willing to pay the 6% for no service too. Most real estate agents get a listing, put it in MLS and do nothing else.
At my company we have a "Menu of Services" for the sellers, CLEARLY outlining what we will do for $500; for 2%; for 3%; for 4%; for 5% and 6%. We also offer document preparations without agency relationship for an hourly rate. Our commission rate depends on the selling price of the property too.
Of course the National Association of Realtors and the local board of realtors have no vested interest in educating the public.

Aloha,
John S. Rabi, GM,ARB,BFT,CM,CBR,FHS,PB,RB
808.989.1314
http://www.JohnRabi.com
Typically Tropical Properties
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