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The one thing people seem to be forgetting is that there are real estate attorneys who can advise unrepresented buyers (in the event someone sees an advantage in not having an agent). Although their advice is not free, in general they’re going to cost less than an agent’s commission. More importantly they get paid whether the sale goes through or not, so they are more likely to be straight with any bad news about a property. My husband and I used one when we bought our first home in Univ. City (we actually had an agent but the relo package included $1000 in Attys fees). He was very useful (gave us general stats on the rate of slab problems with homes backing up to canyons, litigation involving houses on various streets, etc.). Just a thought.

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The one thing people seem to be forgetting is that there are real estate attorneys who can advise unrepresented buyers (in the event someone sees an advantage in not having an agent). Although their advice is not free, in general they’re going to cost less than an agent’s commission. More importantly they get paid whether the sale goes through or not, so they are more likely to be straight with any bad news about a property. My husband and I used one when we bought our first home in Univ. City (we actually had an agent but the relo package included $1000 in Attys fees). He was very useful (gave us general stats on the rate of slab problems with homes backing up to canyons, litigation involving houses on various streets, etc.). Just a thought.

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sdrealtor -I guess I’m not getting your point about the experienced/inexperienced agent and the risk to the buyer. Sounds like that difference only harmed the agent, not the client, in your example.

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sdrealtor -I guess I’m not getting your point about the experienced/inexperienced agent and the risk to the buyer. Sounds like that difference only harmed the agent, not the client, in your example.

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sdrealtor -I guess I’m not getting your point about the experienced/inexperienced agent and the risk to the buyer. Sounds like that difference only harmed the agent, not the client, in your example.

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sdrealtor -I guess I’m not getting your point about the experienced/inexperienced agent and the risk to the buyer. Sounds like that difference only harmed the agent, not the client, in your example.

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sdrealtor -I guess I’m not getting your point about the experienced/inexperienced agent and the risk to the buyer. Sounds like that difference only harmed the agent, not the client, in your example.

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sdrealtor – wouldn’t your fiduciary duty have required you to fight for that $2000 regardless of whether the other agent upset you or not? Your post tends to reinforce my fear that agents put their relationships with other agents ahead of client interests.

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sdrealtor – wouldn’t your fiduciary duty have required you to fight for that $2000 regardless of whether the other agent upset you or not? Your post tends to reinforce my fear that agents put their relationships with other agents ahead of client interests.

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sdrealtor – wouldn’t your fiduciary duty have required you to fight for that $2000 regardless of whether the other agent upset you or not? Your post tends to reinforce my fear that agents put their relationships with other agents ahead of client interests.

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sdrealtor – wouldn’t your fiduciary duty have required you to fight for that $2000 regardless of whether the other agent upset you or not? Your post tends to reinforce my fear that agents put their relationships with other agents ahead of client interests.

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sdrealtor – wouldn’t your fiduciary duty have required you to fight for that $2000 regardless of whether the other agent upset you or not? Your post tends to reinforce my fear that agents put their relationships with other agents ahead of client interests.

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FYI – SEC doesn’t have authority to prosecute (in other words, pursue criminal charges against) anyone. It can bring civil actions but is not authorized to bring criminal actions. The following quote is taken from a longer description of the powers of the SEC which can be found at http://www.sec.gov/news/speech/spch070704et.htm:

“In the United States, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigates and prosecutes criminal violations of the federal securities laws. SEC staff may refer a matter to DOJ for investigation, and DOJ may conduct its criminal investigations parallel to the SEC’s civil investigations. Information shared between DOJ and the SEC make investigations and prosecution of these parallel matters more efficient and effective.”

Can’t really tell the point Allan is trying to make about the DOJ vs. SEC, but thought this was worth clarifying.

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FYI – SEC doesn’t have authority to prosecute (in other words, pursue criminal charges against) anyone. It can bring civil actions but is not authorized to bring criminal actions. The following quote is taken from a longer description of the powers of the SEC which can be found at http://www.sec.gov/news/speech/spch070704et.htm:

“In the United States, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigates and prosecutes criminal violations of the federal securities laws. SEC staff may refer a matter to DOJ for investigation, and DOJ may conduct its criminal investigations parallel to the SEC’s civil investigations. Information shared between DOJ and the SEC make investigations and prosecution of these parallel matters more efficient and effective.”

Can’t really tell the point Allan is trying to make about the DOJ vs. SEC, but thought this was worth clarifying.

[njtosd]

FYI – SEC doesn’t have authority to prosecute (in other words, pursue criminal charges against) anyone. It can bring civil actions but is not authorized to bring criminal actions. The following quote is taken from a longer description of the powers of the SEC which can be found at http://www.sec.gov/news/speech/spch070704et.htm:

“In the United States, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigates and prosecutes criminal violations of the federal securities laws. SEC staff may refer a matter to DOJ for investigation, and DOJ may conduct its criminal investigations parallel to the SEC’s civil investigations. Information shared between DOJ and the SEC make investigations and prosecution of these parallel matters more efficient and effective.”

Can’t really tell the point Allan is trying to make about the DOJ vs. SEC, but thought this was worth clarifying.

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