Real Estate

A realtor told me that only realtors can receive commissions in Florida. Is that true? Why couldn’t i incent someone or thank a friend who sends me a buyer? That does not seem right. Why would i be forced to ‘only’ work with a realtor when my own ‘warm market’ is pretty big?

The real estate profession is regulated by state law, so it’s illegal to earn a commission on a real estate sale if you are not licensed. Buying and selling real estate is a complicated legal matter and you must consider what would happen if either of you were sued for some reason – what’s your protection? It’s better to use a licensed real estate agent and negotiate the commission if that is what you want to do.

Having said that, however, there is nothing stopping you from giving your friend a gift of cash as a thank you for referring a buyer to you. The difference between giving a friend a cash gift and providing a commission on a home sale is how it’s accounted for by the IRS.

With the real estate market going down the drain, realtors are forced to resort to scare tactics. This creative house-seller fails miserably.

With guest appearances by:
Dana and Lorena AKA Zach’s cousins

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my method of advertising and marketing will change the whole game of selling a property at a bettter price. Problem: realtors and/or owners have a hard time seeing the advantage….its like they dont want to be up to date with change.

Your best bet is to spend some time and effort in making your information available. You may want to have your method copyrighted if it is unique. Then spend some time getting flyers out to the real estate offices in your area. Start local and then expand.

Remember two things:
1- Rome was not built in one day.

2- Realtors and home owners are reluctant to spend money on an un-proven method of selling. They want as much guarantee as possible on the investments they make.

Brit Ewers, Realtor with Amick+Associates Realtors in Austin, TX discusses how you can protest your property taxes. Contact Brit at brit@amick-associates.com

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I live in upstate ny and i really am looking into getting my realtors license but my course have to be online any help

You need to contact the NY Real Estate Agency and get a list of approved online courses. Once you pass the course you then have to pass the state test.

I found a house that I would like to buy. The couple who owns it is going through a realtor to sell it. Is it possible to work with the owners instead so that the costly closing costs won’t be a problem?

The house I’m wanting to buy is $40,000. (I live in rural Indiana). What would the closing costs be?

If I go through the realtor to buy this house, can I get the home loan from the bank of my choice or will I need to use the realtors financing?

This will be my first home purchase and I know nothing about realtors. All help is much appreciated.

the Realtor has nothing to do with closing costs or where you get your funding from, the realtor gets paid a 3% comission wich is paid from the seller, the closing costs all depend on your loan officer thery make the fees now there are some fees thaey cant change like apprasial, title,doc prep, but there are fees they can lower such as loan origination,mortgage broker fee,processing fee, on a loan amount that small i would say your costs will be under 2,500 and they will most likley be rolled into the loan and not have to come out of your pocket.good luck and congrats on the new house

I don’t want my cat in the house while realtors are going in and out of my house for the next 2 months. I need to find someone willing to keep the cat during the day while I’m out at work. Any suggestions?

If you’re in the states than try Craigs list. You might look in the yellow pages for a kennel which would keep your cat temporarily as well.

Many times, the reason a house sells is circumstance — having the right house for the right buyers at the right time. Former real estate agents and experienced for sale by owner sellers share some of their tips. If you have the skills to be able to sell your own home, you can save yourself a hefty commission.

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I am both a commercial and residential broker that would like to make relationships with realtors and builders who need my kind of services. I am in Dallas Tx area (Richardson) to be specific, but I am licensed in California, Florida, Texas, and pending Nevada. Give me a line if you know of any?

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Considering having a bunch of realtors come to my house and individually pitch their plan to sell my house in the current market. Marketing strategy, reduction in commission, etc. My house has been on the market for over a year and has not sold (Atlanta area). Great house, low price, but cannot compete against new homes that builders are dumping for bargain prices. Other methods for getting the best deal with realtors?

Realtors don’t sell anything.
90% of houses are sold, after somebody searched for one on the internet.
Your house will sell for todays right price, which is 30% lower then 2 years ago. That’s for a 400,000 house from 2 years ago today 280,000.