01-19-2009, 05:24 PM
After reading the above postings I realize I have a lot to learn about real estate.
I also prefer going it alone. I thought getting a listing on MLS could be done by anyone, and only cost $500 or so. Included is the availability on the web. I can make the sign myself.
Sure, if you don't do your homework, you may get burned. But saving $15K on a $250K house is worth putting in a few days' work. Or even a few weeks!
I'm sure all those writing here are good estate agents, but I've been unlucky enough to only encounter agents that won't answer emails, won't return your call and won't turn up for appointments on time, if at all.
I don't cut my own hair, but I also wouldn't dream of paying someone to help me buy or sell my car. It's not that hard.
I'm not so sure what to think about someone sleeping like a baby - don't they wake up and scream every few hours?
I also prefer going it alone. I thought getting a listing on MLS could be done by anyone, and only cost $500 or so. Included is the availability on the web. I can make the sign myself.
Sure, if you don't do your homework, you may get burned. But saving $15K on a $250K house is worth putting in a few days' work. Or even a few weeks!
I'm sure all those writing here are good estate agents, but I've been unlucky enough to only encounter agents that won't answer emails, won't return your call and won't turn up for appointments on time, if at all.
I don't cut my own hair, but I also wouldn't dream of paying someone to help me buy or sell my car. It's not that hard.
I'm not so sure what to think about someone sleeping like a baby - don't they wake up and scream every few hours?