Some Realtors will work with their clients on their commission spreads. Most people think Realtors are overpaid in today’s (or rather, yesterday’s) climate – they were getting raises every time a house price went up. To make twice or three times as much as five years ago for doing the same work (or less work, given the “must-buy-now” fear prevalent in the last couple of years) has not gone unnoticed amongst most of us.

When times are tough, the best Realtors will prove their worth. I hope this current bubble pop will eliminate a lot of the fringe element – those who jumped in the last couple of years with dreams of easy money.