[quote=Rustico]Wow, this thread has really exposed the predicament a diy unlicensed buyer, who wants to see some value rewarded for his efforts, faces.The cartel lives on.[/quote]
Isn’t that the truth! I’m sure there are ways around it at times, but only if the listing agent is agreeable.
[quote=Rustico]It seems like a reasonable compromise could be reached easily,on a case by case basis.
So where does that put you Now xBoxBoy?[/quote]
Well, honestly getting a license just to simplify my own purchase doesn’t seem worthwhile. I don’t think it would bring that much to the table, unless I was with a broker. And somehow I figure that he’d want some part of the commission.
I figure the best strategy is to start by approaching the seller’s agent before you make an offer. See what they are agreeable to regarding commission, etc. If they don’t seem receptive to passing the commission back to the seller, then just go with someone like redfin. (Or potentially approach someone else telling them as you suggest that I would be a low maintenance client)
But I must say I’ve really learned a lot from this thread.
