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November 25, 2009 at 9:23 AM #487462November 25, 2009 at 9:32 AM #486614
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Participant[quote=Zeitgeist]Get prequalified, so you can prove you are ready to buy.[/quote]
Yep. I think going to the listing agent is going to work better if you have the stuff to make them want to do a deal with you. Best for “highly qualified buyers”.November 25, 2009 at 9:32 AM #486780Participant[quote=Zeitgeist]Get prequalified, so you can prove you are ready to buy.[/quote]
Yep. I think going to the listing agent is going to work better if you have the stuff to make them want to do a deal with you. Best for “highly qualified buyers”.November 25, 2009 at 9:32 AM #487159Participant[quote=Zeitgeist]Get prequalified, so you can prove you are ready to buy.[/quote]
Yep. I think going to the listing agent is going to work better if you have the stuff to make them want to do a deal with you. Best for “highly qualified buyers”.November 25, 2009 at 9:32 AM #487246Participant[quote=Zeitgeist]Get prequalified, so you can prove you are ready to buy.[/quote]
Yep. I think going to the listing agent is going to work better if you have the stuff to make them want to do a deal with you. Best for “highly qualified buyers”.November 25, 2009 at 9:32 AM #487477Participant[quote=Zeitgeist]Get prequalified, so you can prove you are ready to buy.[/quote]
Yep. I think going to the listing agent is going to work better if you have the stuff to make them want to do a deal with you. Best for “highly qualified buyers”.November 25, 2009 at 9:49 AM #486624all
ParticipantIf you know the area, you know what you want and you can afford it (20% down?) I’d say go to the listing agent directly.
The listing agent will double as your agent as well, which means he/she will assist you with the mechanics – inspection, the escrow, the title insurance, etc. You will also have access to irresponsible anonymous advice givers of the Internet, such as myself.
Based on my limited experience working with the listing agent directly will give you an advantage, as long as you project an image of a buyer who does not require a lot of attention (meaning you know what you are talking about when you call the agent – you have the downpayment ready, you know what earnest money is, you are familiar with the standard CAR contract, you are familiar with the timeline, you know what contingencies are).
Selling agents can be more of an obstacle and annoyance.
November 25, 2009 at 9:49 AM #486790ParticipantIf you know the area, you know what you want and you can afford it (20% down?) I’d say go to the listing agent directly.
The listing agent will double as your agent as well, which means he/she will assist you with the mechanics – inspection, the escrow, the title insurance, etc. You will also have access to irresponsible anonymous advice givers of the Internet, such as myself.
Based on my limited experience working with the listing agent directly will give you an advantage, as long as you project an image of a buyer who does not require a lot of attention (meaning you know what you are talking about when you call the agent – you have the downpayment ready, you know what earnest money is, you are familiar with the standard CAR contract, you are familiar with the timeline, you know what contingencies are).
Selling agents can be more of an obstacle and annoyance.
November 25, 2009 at 9:49 AM #487169ParticipantIf you know the area, you know what you want and you can afford it (20% down?) I’d say go to the listing agent directly.
The listing agent will double as your agent as well, which means he/she will assist you with the mechanics – inspection, the escrow, the title insurance, etc. You will also have access to irresponsible anonymous advice givers of the Internet, such as myself.
Based on my limited experience working with the listing agent directly will give you an advantage, as long as you project an image of a buyer who does not require a lot of attention (meaning you know what you are talking about when you call the agent – you have the downpayment ready, you know what earnest money is, you are familiar with the standard CAR contract, you are familiar with the timeline, you know what contingencies are).
Selling agents can be more of an obstacle and annoyance.
November 25, 2009 at 9:49 AM #487256ParticipantIf you know the area, you know what you want and you can afford it (20% down?) I’d say go to the listing agent directly.
The listing agent will double as your agent as well, which means he/she will assist you with the mechanics – inspection, the escrow, the title insurance, etc. You will also have access to irresponsible anonymous advice givers of the Internet, such as myself.
Based on my limited experience working with the listing agent directly will give you an advantage, as long as you project an image of a buyer who does not require a lot of attention (meaning you know what you are talking about when you call the agent – you have the downpayment ready, you know what earnest money is, you are familiar with the standard CAR contract, you are familiar with the timeline, you know what contingencies are).
Selling agents can be more of an obstacle and annoyance.
November 25, 2009 at 9:49 AM #487487ParticipantIf you know the area, you know what you want and you can afford it (20% down?) I’d say go to the listing agent directly.
The listing agent will double as your agent as well, which means he/she will assist you with the mechanics – inspection, the escrow, the title insurance, etc. You will also have access to irresponsible anonymous advice givers of the Internet, such as myself.
Based on my limited experience working with the listing agent directly will give you an advantage, as long as you project an image of a buyer who does not require a lot of attention (meaning you know what you are talking about when you call the agent – you have the downpayment ready, you know what earnest money is, you are familiar with the standard CAR contract, you are familiar with the timeline, you know what contingencies are).
Selling agents can be more of an obstacle and annoyance.
November 25, 2009 at 10:19 AM #486663urbanrealtor
ParticipantIn reality any part of the real estate transaction can be done without an agent.
The only real value add of an agent is as an experienced consultant and negotiator.
If you have bought and sold several properties, have MLS access, know all the current vectors in the subject market and understand the contract mechanics (like when your deposit becomes in jeopardy or what repairs you can ask for), then honestly you might be better off without an agent.
Just like you don’t need to go to a nice restaurant for a gourmet meal or to a mechanic to repair your car, you really don’t need to reproduce a set of skills and experience that you already have or can go just as well without.
November 25, 2009 at 10:19 AM #486830ParticipantIn reality any part of the real estate transaction can be done without an agent.
The only real value add of an agent is as an experienced consultant and negotiator.
If you have bought and sold several properties, have MLS access, know all the current vectors in the subject market and understand the contract mechanics (like when your deposit becomes in jeopardy or what repairs you can ask for), then honestly you might be better off without an agent.
Just like you don’t need to go to a nice restaurant for a gourmet meal or to a mechanic to repair your car, you really don’t need to reproduce a set of skills and experience that you already have or can go just as well without.
November 25, 2009 at 10:19 AM #487209ParticipantIn reality any part of the real estate transaction can be done without an agent.
The only real value add of an agent is as an experienced consultant and negotiator.
If you have bought and sold several properties, have MLS access, know all the current vectors in the subject market and understand the contract mechanics (like when your deposit becomes in jeopardy or what repairs you can ask for), then honestly you might be better off without an agent.
Just like you don’t need to go to a nice restaurant for a gourmet meal or to a mechanic to repair your car, you really don’t need to reproduce a set of skills and experience that you already have or can go just as well without.
November 25, 2009 at 10:19 AM #487296ParticipantIn reality any part of the real estate transaction can be done without an agent.
The only real value add of an agent is as an experienced consultant and negotiator.
If you have bought and sold several properties, have MLS access, know all the current vectors in the subject market and understand the contract mechanics (like when your deposit becomes in jeopardy or what repairs you can ask for), then honestly you might be better off without an agent.
Just like you don’t need to go to a nice restaurant for a gourmet meal or to a mechanic to repair your car, you really don’t need to reproduce a set of skills and experience that you already have or can go just as well without.
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