[quote=njtosd]You must have lived in CA for most of your life :). Oklahoma and Texas are not part of the midwest. And according to the real estate info I looked at for Topeka (KS) the average is 6%. I can’t believe that anyone would pay more than 6 these days, with the availability of information about commissions on the internet. Maybe in areas with elderly people who are not as likely to use internet resources, but I assume that will change over time.[/quote]
Topeka, KS is a city. I stated that rural brokers are charging this much to sell agricultural/commercial property or houses in very small towns. I have relatives in these areas and I have been told by them that 7%+ is the going rate for a house in a small town and 7.5%+ for acreage.
Yes, I HAVE lived in CA most all of my life (except HS), but I visit these states often. Okay, southwest then . . . if they are not “mid”west then is the “midwest” east of there? Please elaborate on where you consider the “midwest” to be. I was educated in CA and CO (HS) so maybe I’m just stupid about this stuff :=]
