As I was perusing my local MLS online last night trying to find condos and co-ops so I can knock on doors and say hello, I came across a two-family home in the midst of all these condos and coops. I had to look at the listing three times because I was in such disbelief that a HOUSE listing was in the middle of all these condos and co-ops. It was obviously misplaced which shouldn't happen. He listed his home in July!
So, by MLS rules, I cannot, as a Realtor, try to get him to list his home with me when it's listed with another Broker which was not my intention in the first place.
I called the homeowner and introduced myself. When I told him his two-family home was listed with condos and co-ops he was livid as well he should be. I told him to call his discount brokerage and have them change it. He told me now he knows the reason why no one has called him. I could tell by his tone of voice he was angry, bewildered and disappointed. He said, thank you so much!" and we hung up.
Now, when he told me now he knows the reason why he hasn't received any phone calls, that is not the only reason. A discount agency will not give you open houses, and keep in total communication with you. They won't even have all of your best interests at heart. The Buyer Agency fee is so low, there is NO incentive for other real estate agents to show the home.
You know the saying, "you get what you pay for" and sometimes it's worse than that.
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