should or can a license realtor repersent themselves in buying a home?
84714
Are you educated in the matter?  If not, there are one-day college courses on real-estate at your local community college.  Once you're well informed and feel confident to self represent yourself, go for it!  It's cheaper.  Otherwise, leave it up to the experts to assist you.
252771
The bank is not going to give you information on recovery costs, and a real estate agent can't tell you what their commission is because that wouldn't be disclosing confidential information about what the bank is paying them. Banks at one time would sell properties at a lost just to get rid of them, but because of the increase in market activity in most states, banks look to get market value for the properties they sell. They use a timetable to determine when they will reduce the price( for example, in 30 days they take of x amount, in another 60 days they would take another x amount off. In most states it still doesn't cost a buyer to use a Realtor. A Realtor can help you make an offer that want be insulting, but might be low enough for the bank to take or a least counter at a lower than asking price. Market value (what other homes have sold for in similar condition in a given area) is all that matters in real estate, not what you need to make it your home, and a Realtor can show you what similar properties in the area have sold for.
300070
I'm afraid not.  Real Estate agent is not considered a small business.  Now if you owned the realty office, then they could.
8646
I just asked my mom, who's been a realtor for over ten years, her "recipe for success" on the floor and this is what she said:\n\n"Ask the person what prompted the phone call, i.e., for sale sign, looking to buy, looking to sell, etc.  If the person saw the house, what was it that attracted the person to the house?  Was it the neighborhood? The price? The design? Try to keep a dialogue going by asking questions."\n\nShe also pointed out that some people can't get hooked even by the most skilled salesperson.  There are people out there who just want a question answered and aren't interested in working with a realtor.
737078
Unless you are in a bind and need quick money or need to sell your house in a week, you should definately not use one of those services.  Their business is based on buying homes under market value, making some repairs upgrades (like "Flip this House") and reselling at a profit. The best thing for you to do is consult several Realtors and have them give you a Comparitive Market Analysis on what they think your home would sell for--they will do that for free--or hire an appraiser $300-$400.  Then call one of the "we buy houses" people and have them give you a bid.  I guarantee their offer will be significantly less.
460727
I am a Realtor in Oregon and Washington. I started in the business in 1986. I take 15 clock hours of continuing education per year for each state. Even yesterday, I  asked my colleagues about something I hadn't run across before. \n\nSure, you want to save the commission. I don't blame you. But mistakes are expensive. \n\nTwo weeks ago I listed a condo for sale. The day after my sign went up, another went up 'By Owner.' Three days later, mine was sold, but I had two buyers left over. \n\nI called the 'By Owner' guy to see if he had sold yet and he was excited because he had sold his, too. My customer sold his condo for $130,000 (1,000 over full price) and paid a $6,500 commission. His net will be about $123,500.\n\nThe By Owner? He sold his for $115,000! He saved the commission but it cost him $15,000! He could have sold for $130,000!\n\nIt was as if he had sold the condo and paid a 11.5% commission!\n\nHere's a link to the one I sold: http://www.rmlsweb.com/Reports.asp?CMAID=8243123&Time=2003\nYou can click on the address and get a pop-up map of the location.\n\nGo with a Realtor, Please?\n\nIf you want, I can refer you to an experienced, full time agent in  your hometown that I will personally interview.\n\nYou can contact me toll free or by email. \n\nBest wishes,\n\nLeigh M\nPortland\nhttp://www.LeighMaynard.com
172375
It's a good idea if you do some of the "heavy lifting" yourself.  You need to get an appraisal of your house so that you price it right.  You need to prepare a listing sheet so that you can show the prospective buyers all the features of your house.  Order a survey in advance.  You'll need to to establish no encroachments as well as your exact boundaries.  You'll want a form of contract available so that prospective buyers can sign something.  Your lawyer could serve as escrowee for the earnest money and probably act as or arrange for a closing agent.  You'll need to screen out brokers fishing for a listing as well as people who are not really interested in buying.\n\nNot to discourage you but brokers do have a legitimate function.  Whether that function is worth 5-6% of your sales price, especially in this era of very high real estate values, is another question.
642450
Most realtors have their own real estate contracts. You can pick up generic contracts at most office supply stores.
1032398
I think you have to have a real estate license to sell homes and work with a Realtor, not a mortgage company
626066
Well lets see these are my Realtor or sales professional sayings and promises.\n \n1. "I will sell your house."  Bull SH&@! They don't sell your house for you they invoke a genius marketing system (a.k.a. multiple listing service)that allows other blood sucking sales professionals to see that they got you to sign a contract saying that they get the commision for entering info into a computer system that takes as long as me typing this answer and then they set back and hope one of their fellow kind lands on someone that wants your house. I think you can do that much.\n\n2. "Just give me 90 days and I/we will sell it."  \n\n  See Previous Rambling\n\n3.  "I will represent you at closing." \n  No they should say I will make sure everybody shows up to sign so I can run my check to the bank.\n\nBeyond my opinion.\nIf all you do is run a newspaper ad for 30 bucks a sunday you will inturn work harder than the average realtor. They mostly are just a pretty face that knows the answers to every question in real estate acquisition. Licenced by the state so the state gets a cut of everything, almost a rackett in my opinion.
335121
WOW you packed a lot into this question!\n\n1. Real Estate investment in a primary residence is typically a good idea.\n2. You say you have okay credit.  Does that mean you owe a lot or you have some derogatory credit on your profile?  This would affect your ability to qualify for a loan from both a debt ratio situation or challenged credit issue.\n3. A rent to own, lease option, or contract of sale it typically a good way to go if your credit is questionable as you may not be able to obtain traditional financing.  You would need to find a seller willing to cooperate with this type of financing.\n4. If you buy outright a Realtor is always recommended.  There is no cost to the buyer.  The seller bears the burden of all costs incurred.\n5. If you use a Realtor they can assist you in finding a source for financing.  Generally that would be a loan officer the Realtor has an existing relationship with that can cater to your individual needs.\n6. Lastly you say you are starting a new job.  Typically a lender is looking for 2 years in the same line of work with your new earnings similar to your past earnings.  If your new job is a significant increase in pay, the lender will evaluate your ability to secure employment for the same earnings should you lose your new position\n\nI know how overwhelming all this can seem to someone who is unaware of how the process works.  Don't be discouraged.  You may contact me if you need further help and if I know the answers I'd be happy to share my knowledge.  \n\nGood Luck!
638680
Unless you are the buyer or the seller, it's really none of your business. If you try to approach potential buyers, and you do not word things in exactly the correct way, you could get sued when they decide not to buy. The buyers will be having a home inspection prior to closing; hopefully they've selected a good home inspector who will catch these things. But you should stay out of it unless you have a financial interest in the sale of the home, or unless you like getting sued.
987086
I personally DO NOT advice you to ge ANY type of training to pass your exam for your license from ANY Real Estate brokerage firm.\n\nThe reason for this is that every RE company, they just want you to pass the exam as soon as possible so they will train you to remember stuff, remember questions and how to answer them. That is NOT the way to go. If you really want to learn your business and REALLY be a professional you should undestand the subject and know the subject so in my opinion you should go to a community college or University where they offer RE classes. The instructors are usually people currently in the business but they don have the agenda of assuring you pass the exam so you make money for them.\n\nIf you are looking for book to teach yourself it really depends on the state you live. Every state has different laws and regulations when it comes to RE. Check your local Department of Real Estate for your requirements.\n\nGood luck
498916
I recently bought a home in another state.  I had online communication with almost a dozen Realtors.  I found that I preferred a Realtor that was willing to show me listings other than theirs, general good attitude, not telling me that what I was looking for wasn't out there but persistence in finding what I was looking for made the difference.
825531
Ask your realtor. Ask the realtor representing the buyer and if you can, ask the owner themselves. \n\nThey are required to disclose any and all information regarding the property. If they do not, they can be held liable.
210596
I would do lots of reaserch.  The internet is a wonderful tool.  Don't rely on the realtor to find your property for you.  They are not interested in getting you the best fit for you, they want a sale.  Also, hire a lawyer to go over your paperwork before you sign. Believe me, I have learned a big lesson and will never buy a home again w/out a lawyer.  Good Luck.
38876
hell no its not right file a complaint with the national assosiation of realtors and your state real estate board- I had a realtor give the lock box # for my old house to a client without anyone's consent so he can take my key and enter my house whenever he felt like it- fight for your rights!!!you own the property not your realtor-I would term my contract with the realtor and find one with integrity