Monthly Archives: February 2013

Let’s back up: what is a commission rebate and where does it come from?

Let’s start with the easy part:  the seller typically pays a listing agent a total commission, and the listing agent typically turns around and offers approximately half of that to brokers representing buyers.   Bottom-line, the seller is essentially paying … Continue reading

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Some people need full service REALTORS®

I got a call Friday from a woman who wanted to see homes this weekend.   10 to 15 she thought…many around Highlands Ranch.  I asked if she had driven by any of them yet, and she said no.   … Continue reading

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Biggest myth in real estate?

My vote for the biggest myth in real estate is that real estate agents are free to the Buyer. Sure, most often, the seller pays for the real estate commissions, but don’t you think they take that into consideration when … Continue reading

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Zip Realty

Someone just asked me if Buyers’ Slice Realty was like Zip Realty?   Not really.   In fact, ZIP does not even offer commission rebates any more!   And when they did, I believe they only rebated 20% of their … Continue reading

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