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re: How to pick a realtor.
Posted on 8/19/24 at 6:42 pm to blueridgeTiger
Posted on 8/19/24 at 6:42 pm to blueridgeTiger
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I always preferred big tits also.
There's one in BR that's not much to look at in the face but man, she's got HUGE tits.
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Posted on 8/19/24 at 7:08 pm to Splackavellie
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Just pick the hottest one.
They all suck to deal with, at least you can enjoy looking at them.
Go ahead. Your wife is just waiting to see which realtor you pick.
Posted on 8/19/24 at 7:18 pm to bigtiger440
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i didn't want her in charge of looking for liens or any deed issues.
The realtor isn’t responsible for this.
Posted on 8/19/24 at 7:45 pm to jlovel7
quote:If you want a serious answer and not a bunch of trolls here goes.
Has anyone here used an agent off of zillow?
Zillow sells zip codes, which agents pay Zillow for access to those leads. It’s unlikely you’re going to get a part time agent so the odds of getting a professional are pretty high because they’re not cheap. I know this because I’ve spent 6 figures on this over the years.
If the agent you spoke with is looking at other options (especially if it’s not their listings) it sounds like they’re doing what they should. Help you find the right house.
There’s more than just buying the house you found on Zillow, there may be things about that house that would make it something you don’t want to buy, and having other options to consider is smart.
Posted on 8/19/24 at 8:00 pm to jlovel7
Personality of the realtor is a big part of a good match. Some very good realtors can be annoying and pushy even to their own clients. Instead of using Zillow, check if the local realtor board has a public website for homes for sale.
Just as you are searching websites for a home, search realtor websites for a realtor. Looking for experience, knowledge and professionalism. Don't be afraid to call at least 5 and interview them. Your interview can be a simple as asking them why you should choose them. Listen to their responses and verify it with what you know about them from you web stalking.
For me, I would be looking for someone that is a straight shooter and does not come across as pushy. If they are good, they have confidence in their craft and don't need to put in a big sales pitch.
If you post a simple post on nextdoor asking about a house for sale you will get about 100 realtors responding. Not saying those are the ones you want but it's a start.
Just as you are searching websites for a home, search realtor websites for a realtor. Looking for experience, knowledge and professionalism. Don't be afraid to call at least 5 and interview them. Your interview can be a simple as asking them why you should choose them. Listen to their responses and verify it with what you know about them from you web stalking.
For me, I would be looking for someone that is a straight shooter and does not come across as pushy. If they are good, they have confidence in their craft and don't need to put in a big sales pitch.
If you post a simple post on nextdoor asking about a house for sale you will get about 100 realtors responding. Not saying those are the ones you want but it's a start.
This post was edited on 8/19/24 at 8:03 pm
Posted on 8/19/24 at 8:06 pm to jlovel7
I was recently in the same predicament as OP. I initially made contact on Zillow about a house that I wanted to set up a showing. It led to seemingly overly eager people contacting me and it felt pushy and scummy. Wife said we needed to find our own realtor and not get one assigned to us through Zillow.
I asked few trustworthy friends if they had any recommendations and I got 3-4 names who I personally vetted. I reached out to the guy I felt like was best option. He responded very quick and has been anytime we needed.
He had a really strong background on houses he’s bought and sold over past year and last 20 years. We’ve been very pleased and he’s done a great job for us: Buying new home, selling old home, and also buying an empty piece of land that wasn’t even technically for sale when he reached out on our behalf.
I would say to try to get references from people you know and trust and word of mouth would be your best bet to find the best realtor.
And everything he said right above me
I asked few trustworthy friends if they had any recommendations and I got 3-4 names who I personally vetted. I reached out to the guy I felt like was best option. He responded very quick and has been anytime we needed.
He had a really strong background on houses he’s bought and sold over past year and last 20 years. We’ve been very pleased and he’s done a great job for us: Buying new home, selling old home, and also buying an empty piece of land that wasn’t even technically for sale when he reached out on our behalf.
I would say to try to get references from people you know and trust and word of mouth would be your best bet to find the best realtor.
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Posted by fwtex
And everything he said right above me
This post was edited on 8/19/24 at 8:11 pm
Posted on 8/19/24 at 8:16 pm to habz007
quote:Here’s the first flaw in your statement, the realtor isn’t assigned by Zillow. Agents pay a considerable amount for those leads, so if they’re not following up, they’re wasting money.
I was recently in the same predicament as OP. I initially made contact on Zillow about a house that I wanted to set up a showing. It led to seemingly overly eager people contacting me and it felt scummy. Wife said we needed to find our own realtor and not get one assigned to us through Zillow.
quote:It’s usually the worst bet. Word of mouth all too often gets you a relative who has a license.
I would say personal references and word of mouth would be your best bet to find a realtor.
quote:Professional with a strong background. Vetting who you selected was smart, most people don’t.
He had a really strong background on houses he’s bought and sold over past year and last 20 years.
At least half, more than likely 3/4 of the existing licensed agents are part time agents with poor training, little experience and solely interested in getting a check.
Posted on 8/19/24 at 8:20 pm to fwtex
quote:AMEN!!
Don't be afraid to call at least 5 and interview them. Your interview can be a simple as asking them why you should choose them. Listen to their responses and verify it with what you know about them from you web stalking.
I wish more people did that. I’ve never complained about someone wanting to interview me as a realtor. I loved my chances (retired so it’s past tense now, even though I still help old clients) whenever someone did that.
They’re serious, and they CAN buy. Every professional wants those kind of clients.
Posted on 8/19/24 at 8:30 pm to llfshoals
I have always chosen a realtor who was active in that part of the city. I've known I would eventually sell so I watched whose signs appeared and how long they took, on average, to sell.
One even told me that she had moved into more listings in a more expensive neighborhood, but kept selling in mine, because people came to her for the expensive ones, found they couldn't afford them, and she could directed them to mine.
One friend made a (for him) foolish decision to go with the good old boy with whom he could discuss which local bars were best. Took a long time to sell, but our friend was out of work so had someone to drink with once a week.
One even told me that she had moved into more listings in a more expensive neighborhood, but kept selling in mine, because people came to her for the expensive ones, found they couldn't afford them, and she could directed them to mine.
One friend made a (for him) foolish decision to go with the good old boy with whom he could discuss which local bars were best. Took a long time to sell, but our friend was out of work so had someone to drink with once a week.
Posted on 8/19/24 at 8:32 pm to jlovel7
I always go for a good looking blonde. They are fantastic realtors in terms of manipulating the shite out of the other side.
Posted on 8/19/24 at 9:39 pm to jlovel7
Tits and arse are a good place to start. They don’t really do anything so might as well get something to look at for your $$
Posted on 8/19/24 at 9:48 pm to Triggerr
We just purchased the house and used the realtor that we contacted through Zillow (wife called about a house thinking it was the sellers agent). Anyway, we really liked him and ended up moving forward with him as our agent because of it. I’ve bought/sold 3 homes and he’s definitely been the best. Just got lucky a suppose!
Posted on 8/19/24 at 9:54 pm to TheJunction
ask them how many deals they do a year ? they are like any other sales people. 20% work hard and are very good at what they do. the other 80% not so much.
Posted on 8/19/24 at 9:54 pm to Booyow
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i didn't want her in charge of looking for liens or any deed issues.
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The realtor isn’t responsible for this.
Ok I didn’t know that, I’ve always thought they were the one responsible for searching property records and such. Who is the responsible party?
Posted on 8/19/24 at 9:58 pm to habz007
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I asked few trustworthy friends if they had any recommendations and I got 3-4 names who I personally vetted. I reached out to the guy I felt like was best option. He responded very quick and has been anytime we needed.
Fully true, but everyone seemingly keeps ignoring that the market changed on the 17th of this month, where the buyer may be accountable for paying for the buyer agent directly for some percentage. Everyone just keeps skimming by that shite. Agents will be figuring out what works with the local pop for the next few months, but you shouldn't be the bunny waiting to get told how you're going to get devoured.
Posted on 8/19/24 at 10:02 pm to TheJunction
quote:You never, ever want the listing agent to be your agent.
wife called about a house thinking it was the sellers agent).
Because they’re not, they’re the seller’s agent, you’re just paying them extra.
Posted on 8/19/24 at 10:05 pm to bigtiger440
quote:Title company.
I’ve always thought they were the one responsible for searching property records and such. Who is the responsible party?
You want a company that does a large number of those a year and has their own research department.
You do NOT want a buddy who’s a lawyer who will do it cheap unless they do 100+ closings a year.
Posted on 8/19/24 at 10:11 pm to LemmyLives
quote:It did, and didn’t at the same time.
Fully true, but everyone seemingly keeps ignoring that the market changed on the 17th of this month,
Listing agents are having conversations with sellers about being willing to pay a buyer agency commission. I just put one under contract the sellers agent volunteered that the seller was willing to pay buyer agency.
I didn’t even have to ask, though I would have put it in the contract as requested. I’d already had the conversation with this client (a previous one who asked me even though I’m retired to handle it) about how buyer agency works now.
If I was still active I’d be advising my clients it might be something to consider given how loans are constructed, but don’t come out of the gate saying you’ll do it.
Posted on 8/19/24 at 10:41 pm to llfshoals
Post on Facebook: “anyone know a good realtor??!”
And the wait for your 85 comments, 30 direct messages, and 20 recommendation texts from your mom, cousin, best friend, and some obscure friend you forgot existed.
And the wait for your 85 comments, 30 direct messages, and 20 recommendation texts from your mom, cousin, best friend, and some obscure friend you forgot existed.
Posted on 8/19/24 at 10:43 pm to Joehat
look at the funbags on this hosehound
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