luxome
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realtors are going to hate me for this...but what you should do is to buy with an agent and get him/her to share the commission. ![Big Grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
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An agent can do a lot of bargaining for you, you'd be surprised what they can get out of a builder. I would suggest getting an agent.great info....but when buying a pre-construction condo from the builder do you need an agent? when it comes to the prices they're pretty fixed accept for getting free upgrades and other incentives which you can ask on your own.
I will be a first time home buyer so I dealt with a agent all he did was book an appointment for me, I found the place on my own. I realized afterward this is something I can do on my own(even just walk in) but yet I believe he gets commission and I havent heard from him since I signed the papers!
Just because you got what you thought was a good deal, doesn't mean an agent couldn't have gotten a better one.thanks for responding, but what can they bargain for me
1. I viewed the key plan and chose the suite in the best posisiton(far from the chute lol
2. My suite is the most popluar floor plan
3. secured in writing an credit towards upgrades plus standard laminate living room/dining/granite kitchen
4. worked out a payment plan for 10%
What else can an agent get other than his/her commission?
Just because you got what you thought was a good deal, doesn't mean an agent couldn't have gotten a better one.
An agent can bargain the payment plan....(12 % instead of 20%). Bargain to throw in parking or get it at a lower price. Builders don't mind dealing with agents because if they give the agent a good deal, the agent could possibly bring more buyers. There's more of an incentive for builders to work with an agent.
I guess you believe that you can bargain better than an agent so there's no point in really arguing with you. Your agent was just useless IMO. Not all agents would just sit back and let their client do everything.
when it comes to the prices they're pretty fixed accept for getting free upgrades and other incentives which you can ask on your own.
Hi folks,
I think it is necessary to hire buyers agent when you are going to buy property because Buyer’s Agent’s does for you:
To look for property that best fits the Buyer’s needs
To review pricing policies and trends
To help the Buyer to analyze and select neighborhoods, schools, driving distances, etc…
To negotiate on behalf of the Buyer
To offer support and guidance with mortgages, insurance, warranties, an inspection and repairs.
The agent has the obligation to inform you of everything that may affect the future value of your purchase, going far beyong merely reading you or showing you the printed listing data.
PS, that video was horrible. Did they have to read off cue cards? How can you take these people seriously, lol. This is a good example of what I mean when I say the quality of people who are Realtors is just painfully bad.
Thank you for your compliment.
Maybe when you speak to lawyers, they answer questions like a lawyer.
I am sure that Stan Gelman would be flattered that you suggested Stan's ad libbed answered were rehearsed.