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Thread: WWMD: House Buying
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04-13-2017, 03:28 PM #76
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04-13-2017, 03:37 PM #77
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04-13-2017, 03:38 PM #78
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04-13-2017, 03:58 PM #79
Too busy shooting cannons.
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04-13-2017, 05:01 PM #80
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04-13-2017, 06:02 PM #81
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04-17-2017, 02:49 PM #82
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04-17-2017, 03:07 PM #83
A "violation" of what?
The agent's deal is with the seller. If the seller approves in writing this then its OK. The only potential "violation" would be if the broker negotiated a sale without listing it fully on the market and that effectively meant that the final sales price was lower than could be had - thus a violation of the agents duty to the seller. The Co Real Estate Commission has discouraged brokers doing this sort of thing, especially without getting it in writing from the Seller that they understand the strategy will mean not full exposure to the broader market. Of course sometimes the broker has a variable rate commission calling for a reduced total fee if only one agent is involved so the seller feels like they get a discount.
But the agent doesn't owe much of anything to a random buyer that visits it before it hits the MLS if that's what you're getting at, short of not committing outright fraud.
Fixed it for you But of course you're probably that guy who says "I'm not the sort of person to do X, Y, Z" to someone but then push comes to shove you do X, Y, AND Z when it might be better for you.
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04-17-2017, 03:29 PM #84
^ Not a realtor.
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04-17-2017, 03:48 PM #85
A listing is nothing more than an invitation to receive offers
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04-17-2017, 03:48 PM #86
Actually NOT a RealtorTM but a broker.
Of course that's a distinction thats beyond most people, so they constantly call me a Realtor in error.
The NAR propaganda has brainwashed 95% people into thinking it means something to the general home buying/selling population.
But sheeple on.
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04-17-2017, 03:54 PM #87
In WA, all real estate agents are now licensed at "brokers" per a fairly recent change. Prior to a few years ago, most real estate agents were licensed as "real estate salespersons" who were associated with a broker.
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04-17-2017, 04:10 PM #88"fuck off you asshat gaper shit for brains fucktard wanker." - Jesus Christ
"She was tossing her bean salad with the vigor of a Drunken Pop princess so I walked out of the corner and said.... "need a hand?"" - Odin
"everybody's got their hooks into you, fuck em....forge on motherfuckers, drag all those bitches across the goal line with you." - (not so) ill-advised strategy
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04-17-2017, 04:27 PM #89
A Real Estate Broker, or in various states there are legal distinctions based in large part in their experience or training and their legal authority to act independently such as real estate Associate Broker, Salesperson, etc. is the legal definition based upon State rules and regulations put in place, testing, etc. This means that in said state or states you can practice real estate brokerage.
A Realtor is simply a dues paying member of the National Association of Realtors. Which is in essence a lobbying entity that advocates for the benefit of Brokers (and sometimes homeowners). They would say that they have "Standards and Ethics" requirements, but IMO those mostly recite existing law about discrimination housing, say don't practice in an area you're not an expert, and require that Realtors treat other Realtors "fairly, " according to the "Golden Rule." Of course they often lock up MLS so thats its difficult for non Realtors to join to put listings on, etc. In other words they act like a monopoly in the sheeps clothing of sometimes advocating for consumers.
http://www.inman.com/2016/04/04/diff...tor-explained/
Basically a Licensed Real Estate Broker can practice real estate without being a Realtor but you can't be a Realtor without being a Licensed Real Estate Broker.
So IMO it should be relatively meaningless to consumers, but of course the NAR has done such a brilliant marketing job that people thing that they want a Realtor, along with a Big Mac, Jose Cuervo shot, all washed down by a Bud and everything will be top notch but then they complain b/c their Realtor was incompetent, they got fat and have indigestion, and have a terrible hangover. Who knew?
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04-17-2017, 04:52 PM #90
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04-17-2017, 04:56 PM #91
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04-17-2017, 04:58 PM #92
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04-17-2017, 05:01 PM #93
good luck with your new abode! very exciting!
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04-17-2017, 05:09 PM #94Funky But Chic
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Congratulations! Post some pics when you can.
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04-17-2017, 05:20 PM #95
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04-17-2017, 05:21 PM #96
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04-17-2017, 07:57 PM #97
Congrats Leavenworth. Get that thing inspected well.
Actually no. The term Realtor has nothing to do with how people are licensed to sell real estate. Realtor is a purely marketing, lobbying, and ethics deal between brokers. You're talking about the difference between Employing Broker, Broker, Broker Associate, Salesperson, etc that are different levels of responsibility and independence as defined and managed by various regulator agencies in each State. You CANNOT sell real estate, at least all states that I know, as a Realtor without being licensed as a Broker/Broker Associate/Salesperson or something in that state.
No State gives a fuck whether you're a Realtor or not.
Again, only consumers care because...yeah its a brand I know and NOTHING else. Starbucks has the BEST Coffee, Taco Bell great tacos, and if you want to buy or sell a house, get a Realtor.
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04-17-2017, 08:00 PM #98
Low ball them all and see what happens.
Btw. What's your company's website again?
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04-17-2017, 08:04 PM #99
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04-17-2017, 08:04 PM #100
Sorry FG... I somehow missed this whole thread! Yes, sometimes this can be a leverage situation, but at the end of the day the seller can pretty much do what they want until there's ink on both sides of the bottom of the page.
Anyway my response is moot as it seems to have come together for LS. Congrats man!
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