ljinvestor hit the nail on the head. The incremental dollars by making you pay a higher price are neglible. On the other hand the monetary incentive for an agent to get you a lower price isnt there either. Its really all about finding someone you trust to put your interests up front as most agents just want to do the deal and get paid. An agent whose next meal doesnt depend upon your deal is best to have. Any agent who is willing to walk away from a deal not knowing if you will stay loyal to them in return.
On a personal note, I think about those things all the time. I have been fortunate in life. I can and do walk away from deals all the time because I think its in my clients best interest. I have often been asked what my underlying motivation for doing so is. Those of you who have battled with me on this blog wont be surprised by this. Its not about the money. Its about the satisfaction I feel from winning! Getting my client the best deal possible over the seller and their agent. There is something in my makeup that just loves to win. Thats why I love going back and forth with you all so much. I just love to win. CRazy huh?
