Housing Rumble Polls Open
Now that both sides have had their turns, it's time to find out who won the Rumble.
The Housing Rumble is a regular feature here at Home Front that will match up opposing sides of an issue in an online debate and let readers decide the winner.
The current Rumble features Jay Thompson, a blogger and real estate broker in Phoenix, and Greg Healy, vice president of operations at ForSaleByOwner.com, a Web-based company that markets the homes of independent sellers.
The subject: "Do you need a real estate agent to sell your home?"
Here's a recap of the action so far, in case you're just tuning in:
Day 1 (Thompson)
Day 2 (Healy)
Day 3 (Thompson)
Day 4 (Healy)
Day 5 (Thompson)
Day 6 (Healy)
Use the tool below to vote. The polls will remain open for 48 hours after this post goes live.
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Jakson
http://pokemonc.digitalzones.com/recipes-for-french-toast.html
To FSBO or Not to FSBO
To consumers who have had lousy results with Realtors, yes, there are Reators who are incompetent about value, marketing, and service.
Getting 'average' or 'below average' is what usually happens if a consuumer does not take the time and make the effort to find'above average'. To most sellers and buyers any Realtor is as good as the next. Big mistake!
Yes, the 'average' Realtor is in and out of the business (3 years or less) before they become fully trained and well seasoned in their trade. However, there are many veteran Realtors with great track records from whom to choose, too.
The fees charged by most Realtors are fair competitive and value worthy if their services are robust and fairly equivalent - however, seller programs do vary greatly in quality and content. Moreover, Realtors' experience and abilities differ even more.
So, it's foolish to make one-size fits all statements about the value or effectiveness of Realtors. Expecting and obtaining professional level service and results is always a good choice for smart consumers.
Former FOR SALE BY OWNER MEMBER
Hello,
I had three real estate agents try and sell my homw. One realtor tried to convince me that my home should just be let go at $299K.
I knew he was anxious to get a comission and did not have my best interest at heart.
I simply reduced the clutter, painted the kitchen and replaced a carpet. Then I put a REALISTIC price on my home based on a home appraisel.
I sold the home in less than three weeks at $334K and never looked back.
Find a realestate lawyer and SAVE$$$$$
Kevin McGrath
Formerly from Rhode Island
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