tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529580665294663953.post5160636599593815421..comments2023-10-27T04:26:57.609-07:00Comments on InvestorCentric: Homebuilders Next In Line To Beg For Bailout FundsNuWire Investorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02512928198926080436noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529580665294663953.post-12413166656220543082008-11-26T08:58:00.000-08:002008-11-26T08:58:00.000-08:00Anonymous,I hear people complain about real estate...Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>I hear people complain about real estate commissions a lot, but the truth is you have a choice. If you feel that all real estate agents do is put your property on the MLS, then list your house with one of the growing number of companies that charge you a low flat fee to do just that. For a couple hundred bucks you can get your house up on the MLS with photos and everything. You will need to offer at least a 2% commission to the buyers agent to get any response, but 2-3% is better than 6%.<BR/><BR/>I will add though that there are good agents and bad agents. I've worked with bad agents that I think deserved a couple hundred bucks for the amount of work they put in, and I've worked with agents that I feel were a bargain at 3%. So while it is possible that you simply might have worked with bad agents, the more important thing to remember is that ultimately you have a choice. Beyond the flat fee listings, you can always sell your home FSBO.Eric Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345721212538060888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529580665294663953.post-11970377900832974572008-11-25T15:04:00.000-08:002008-11-25T15:04:00.000-08:00In the meantime, realtors still command a hefty 6%...In the meantime, realtors still command a hefty 6% (3% seller's agent plus 3% buyer's agent) commission whenever a house changes hands. That wipes out almost two "normal" years of house appreciation, and is wholly unreasonable.<BR/><BR/>As long as they keep charging these insane commissions, things aren't too bad for them. Should a simple listing in the MLS plus a couple photos cost more than a wedding ? I don't think so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529580665294663953.post-71370483810220296312008-11-25T09:42:00.000-08:002008-11-25T09:42:00.000-08:00Homebuilders gambled and lost.Eat it!Why should th...Homebuilders gambled and lost.Eat it!Why should the gov't bail THEM out?Why can't they give homes away and write off the loss?A lot of this mess their fault anyway.dragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798409282980111857noreply@blogger.com