Checked it. Nothing there. Anyway, enjoy your bitterness while I laugh all the way to the bank.
Checked it. Nothing there. Anyway, enjoy your bitterness while I laugh all the way to the bank.
We’ll see how long that lasts. Good luck.
@Bao
This comment feels empty. Admin should look into this.
Avery said:
@Jin
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Good agents don’t even entertain situations like this.
Will said:
Avery said:
@Jin
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Good agents don’t even entertain situations like this.
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Realtors, watch out! Checkmate!
There are showing agents that get paid per house, but they’re just there to open the door, not to help you in the way an agent should. I’m not going to half-do my job like that. I work to get results, and if you don’t get them, you don’t pay. That’s the value I bring, but it seems like people don’t always appreciate it. You don’t want an industry full of people just opening doors and pushing you to see as many houses as possible.
@Jae
That’s literally the case in Boston rentals. Tenants pay the fees, and the agents just open doors.
@Jae
But how often do you actually advise someone not to buy a home? I’ve never had a realtor say it wasn’t a good time to buy. If they’re not looking out for me in that way, then who are they really working for?
@Ocean
Not the OP here, but I’ve walked into houses and straight up said, ‘This place could use a fresh coat of fire.’ I’ve told clients not to buy homes for various reasons. It’s about having a conscience. Plus, a happy client means good referrals and reviews.
@Shan
Haha, I might have to use that ‘fresh coat of fire’ line sometime!
@Ocean
Actually, I do it quite often. Just two weeks ago, I had a couple come in from out of state to look at homes. They were ready to settle on one, but I sat them down and asked if they were sure, or if they felt pressured. In the end, they decided to hold off and come back when they found something better. I could’ve taken the commission, but I didn’t, because it wasn’t the right house for them.
A good agent helps you think through things. We’re here to make sure you get what you need, not just to sell you anything.
@Jae
Yep, this happens all the time. If you’re not advising your clients properly, you’re in the wrong line of work.
@Ocean
I’ve told many clients not to buy certain homes. It’s not about timing, it’s about the house. If there are red flags, I’ll point them out and suggest we keep looking.
Mika said:
@Ocean
I’ve told many clients not to buy certain homes. It’s not about timing, it’s about the house. If there are red flags, I’ll point them out and suggest we keep looking.
Housing crashes are rare. I tell my clients to buy when it makes sense for them personally, but I always talk them out of buying bad homes.
@Wei
Exactly! It’s about finding the right house for the buyer, not forcing a sale. I make sure my clients are making informed choices.
@Ocean
I did this just yesterday, and I’m a new agent with only one client.
Casey said:
@Ocean
I did this just yesterday, and I’m a new agent with only one client.
That makes you one of the good ones.
Casey said:
@Ocean
I did this just yesterday, and I’m a new agent with only one client.
That makes you one of the good ones.
Thank you 
@Ocean
My husband’s a realtor, and he has steered plenty of buyers away from bad homes.