Would you use a real estate broker or a real estate agent?

[KIBU]

Assumed that you want a discount agent, would you get a better rebate if you use a broker vs agent?

My theory is that the broker does not have to share profit with anyone above him so he has more room for rebate back to the customer. Has anyone has experience with this???

[urbanrealtor]

Since both SD Realtor and I used to be with HelpUSell, I think we are fair ones to ask this of.

I was an office manager and left.

I think his office retired their franchise.
He can correct me if I am wrong (and I may be).
Strictly speaking, I would suggest to go with the business owner (not all office owners have broker licenses) rather than an associate licensee. I believe this because they would have more latitude to negotiate.

That being said, I think a better consideration is the synergy you feel with that agent.

I would recommend interviewing a few agents known for client rebates and see how you click with them, what their resumes looks like, and what rebates they can offer.

I think these are more relevant concerns than what is on their state license paperwork.

Good luck.

[urbanrealtor]

Since both SD Realtor and I used to be with HelpUSell, I think we are fair ones to ask this of.

I was an office manager and left.

I think his office retired their franchise.
He can correct me if I am wrong (and I may be).
Strictly speaking, I would suggest to go with the business owner (not all office owners have broker licenses) rather than an associate licensee. I believe this because they would have more latitude to negotiate.

That being said, I think a better consideration is the synergy you feel with that agent.

I would recommend interviewing a few agents known for client rebates and see how you click with them, what their resumes looks like, and what rebates they can offer.

I think these are more relevant concerns than what is on their state license paperwork.

Good luck.

[urbanrealtor]

Since both SD Realtor and I used to be with HelpUSell, I think we are fair ones to ask this of.

I was an office manager and left.

I think his office retired their franchise.
He can correct me if I am wrong (and I may be).
Strictly speaking, I would suggest to go with the business owner (not all office owners have broker licenses) rather than an associate licensee. I believe this because they would have more latitude to negotiate.

That being said, I think a better consideration is the synergy you feel with that agent.

I would recommend interviewing a few agents known for client rebates and see how you click with them, what their resumes looks like, and what rebates they can offer.

I think these are more relevant concerns than what is on their state license paperwork.

Good luck.

[urbanrealtor]

Since both SD Realtor and I used to be with HelpUSell, I think we are fair ones to ask this of.

I was an office manager and left.

I think his office retired their franchise.
He can correct me if I am wrong (and I may be).
Strictly speaking, I would suggest to go with the business owner (not all office owners have broker licenses) rather than an associate licensee. I believe this because they would have more latitude to negotiate.

That being said, I think a better consideration is the synergy you feel with that agent.

I would recommend interviewing a few agents known for client rebates and see how you click with them, what their resumes looks like, and what rebates they can offer.

I think these are more relevant concerns than what is on their state license paperwork.

Good luck.

[urbanrealtor]

Since both SD Realtor and I used to be with HelpUSell, I think we are fair ones to ask this of.

I was an office manager and left.

I think his office retired their franchise.
He can correct me if I am wrong (and I may be).
Strictly speaking, I would suggest to go with the business owner (not all office owners have broker licenses) rather than an associate licensee. I believe this because they would have more latitude to negotiate.

That being said, I think a better consideration is the synergy you feel with that agent.

I would recommend interviewing a few agents known for client rebates and see how you click with them, what their resumes looks like, and what rebates they can offer.

I think these are more relevant concerns than what is on their state license paperwork.

Good luck.

[sdrealtor]

If you work with a discount agent they should be getting nearly all of the commission dollars any way so there shouldnt be much of a difference. Agents with large brokerages typically keep any where from 50% to 80% of the gross commissions while most agents at discount houses should be getting about 90%. The difference between the agent and the broker take is going to be in the neighborhood of $1,000 in most cases. I would focus on the actual skills of the person which should easily make a much bigger difference that a few hundred dollars extra that you might get back. If that’s a broker/owner, thats great if it’s not its OK also. I wouldnt use that as a decision point.

[sdrealtor]

If you work with a discount agent they should be getting nearly all of the commission dollars any way so there shouldnt be much of a difference. Agents with large brokerages typically keep any where from 50% to 80% of the gross commissions while most agents at discount houses should be getting about 90%. The difference between the agent and the broker take is going to be in the neighborhood of $1,000 in most cases. I would focus on the actual skills of the person which should easily make a much bigger difference that a few hundred dollars extra that you might get back. If that’s a broker/owner, thats great if it’s not its OK also. I wouldnt use that as a decision point.

[sdrealtor]

If you work with a discount agent they should be getting nearly all of the commission dollars any way so there shouldnt be much of a difference. Agents with large brokerages typically keep any where from 50% to 80% of the gross commissions while most agents at discount houses should be getting about 90%. The difference between the agent and the broker take is going to be in the neighborhood of $1,000 in most cases. I would focus on the actual skills of the person which should easily make a much bigger difference that a few hundred dollars extra that you might get back. If that’s a broker/owner, thats great if it’s not its OK also. I wouldnt use that as a decision point.

[sdrealtor]

If you work with a discount agent they should be getting nearly all of the commission dollars any way so there shouldnt be much of a difference. Agents with large brokerages typically keep any where from 50% to 80% of the gross commissions while most agents at discount houses should be getting about 90%. The difference between the agent and the broker take is going to be in the neighborhood of $1,000 in most cases. I would focus on the actual skills of the person which should easily make a much bigger difference that a few hundred dollars extra that you might get back. If that’s a broker/owner, thats great if it’s not its OK also. I wouldnt use that as a decision point.

[sdrealtor]

If you work with a discount agent they should be getting nearly all of the commission dollars any way so there shouldnt be much of a difference. Agents with large brokerages typically keep any where from 50% to 80% of the gross commissions while most agents at discount houses should be getting about 90%. The difference between the agent and the broker take is going to be in the neighborhood of $1,000 in most cases. I would focus on the actual skills of the person which should easily make a much bigger difference that a few hundred dollars extra that you might get back. If that’s a broker/owner, thats great if it’s not its OK also. I wouldnt use that as a decision point.

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