Rustico, did I ruffle your feathers? Sorry, didn’t mean to do that. In answer to your questions:
> if you are looking for an agent to con his client
> into a bad deal because he will get more commission,
> are you not a bottom feeder too?
Guess it depends on what you mean by bottom feeder. But sure, I’m okay with being called that. Hey it’s a lot better than the routine accusations about my colleagues and me being responsible for ruining our children and causing moral decay in our society.
> Do you have to have a license to qualify as bottom feeder?
Can’t see why a license would be necessary.
> Just interesting, not surprising, that you are the one
> verbalizing discontent towards all Realtors
Don’t think that my comments said that ALL realtors are bad. Just that my experiences have taught me that often times realtors (and others) who “supposedly” represent the your interests often have their own set of priorities. And the sooner you figure out what their priorities are, and operate with a full understanding of THEIR priorities, the better.
> and also verbalizing a mentality like those that you
> scorn allegedly possess.
Sorry if my scorning bothered you. I’m just a sarcastic shit by nature. Been that way all my life. Didn’t mean to piss ya off.
But I do see a difference. A major difference. Sales people who claim to be looking out for other’s interest and not their own are more often than not lying. But I’m not trying to hide my intentions at all, nor am I pretending one thing and doing another. I’m openly admitting that I’m looking for ways to take advantage of the unstated priorities of the agent.
> Which brings up the next point why don’t you just get
> your own license?
For my own transactions, I don’t think a license is necessary. If you’re suggesting becoming a realtor as a career, sorry, as mentioned above I’m already busy ruining the morals of our children and trying to cause rampant decay in our society.
So, again, Rustico, sorry if I ruffled your feathers. That wasn’t my intent. My point in posting was more to ask if people thought it would be a successful strategy, as a low balling buyer, to go directly through the seller’s agent, or was there a compelling reason to use a buyer’s agent given that MLS access is easy, and buyer’s agents will always have a conflict of interest in helping you get the lowest price possible. I’m not trying to convince anyone of this, I’m asking if someone sees something that I’m overlooking, or some flaw in my logic, that I should be considering.
