08-06-2009, 04:48 AM
Just an aside ... I remember being astounded by real estate "professionals" out here Very many newbees with a lack of understanding presenting as "pro's" remember that 10% of the agents write 90% of the business. Id avoid the other 90%.
One even went so far as adding "but he is willing to come up some" to an offer I presented. Listen in to any offers being made.
In my opinion among the agents I met many had third worldish ethics. Lots of second rate recycled mainland (california) hacks still wet behind the ears hoping to make their own mortgage payments on my commission.
Watch your back and wallet - title and escrow companies too ... less transparency as to any inside deals than anyplace else in my opinion in the end, the potential kick backs coming out of your wallet.
One even went so far as adding "but he is willing to come up some" to an offer I presented. Listen in to any offers being made.
In my opinion among the agents I met many had third worldish ethics. Lots of second rate recycled mainland (california) hacks still wet behind the ears hoping to make their own mortgage payments on my commission.
Watch your back and wallet - title and escrow companies too ... less transparency as to any inside deals than anyplace else in my opinion in the end, the potential kick backs coming out of your wallet.