Friday, December 29, 2006

Finding an agent is easier than stabbing fish in a barrel


There are thousands of real estate agents and loan reps all with the same products and inventory available; not one has the upper edge on the other. I tell you this because I’m one of the thousands, although I have been around since 1988. One good thing to be aware of is what you as the consumer are being charged.

We have scripts and dialogs for every objection a buyer/borrower can make; bottom line, work with the one you feel the most comfortable with because we all are pitching the same stuff. I love the scripts that justify the higher commissions and rebate points. It’s all a bunch of BS; you don’t get any more service from a real estate agent or loan rep that charges more commission than the “discount brokers” just because it costs more doesn't mean it's betting in this case. Apples are apples and it’s all fruit.

Each of us has a different spin on how we like to sell; I personally like the numbers game. I have a team of agents and brokers whom I trust and take a small percentage from the commission on each transaction – by generating a large number of transactions I can charge a much lower fee/commission or rebate point – the Wal-Mart of real estate you could call it. In any event it’s win-win, the seller makes what they want, the buyer gets a good rate and I sleep at night knowing that I have enough business to keep everyone happy without gouging the consumer.
So, when you are ready for a hassle free purchase or refinance with all the cards on the table call me; I’ll give it to you straight and let you know if you are getting a good deal, on alright deal or if you are paying too much.

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