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Don’t sell your home FSBO – you will be robbed, raped or god forbid – worse. The NAR has been promoting this fear mongering for years. Here is a direct quote from a “Realtor” Ezine article (please note - the author refers to himself as a “Seasoned Real Estate Broker”) titled “NAR(r) Broker Will Swear It - Real Pro’ Agents Share It - FSBO “Truth” - and I quote - “Sometimes, the “Truth” hurts. Yet, being ripped off, raped, or even worse – hurts a whole lot more. Ask any police officer if home sellers should open their doors wide to strangers.” Are you serious? So is that why we pay 6% sales commission to sell a home – Security/Background checks? Now it all makes sense – I finally understand the value – give me a break! There may have been a time when real estate agents actually “screened” clients before bringing them to your house – that said, I firmly believe it was done to determine what they could afford and weather or not they were wasting the realtor’s precious time. I guarantee I can set up an appointment – through a Realtor to view a house within the next hour – they will take my first name – PERIOD!

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Don’t sell your home FSBO – you will be robbed, raped or god forbid – worse. The NAR has been promoting this fear mongering for years. Here is a direct quote from a “Realtor” Ezine article (please note - the author refers to himself as a “Seasoned Real Estate Broker”) titled “NAR(r) Broker Will Swear It - Real Pro’ Agents Share It - FSBO “Truth” - and I quote - “Sometimes, the “Truth” hurts. Yet, being ripped off, raped, or even worse – hurts a whole lot more. Ask any police officer if home sellers should open their doors wide to strangers.” Are you serious? So is that why we pay 6% sales commission to sell a home – Security/Background checks? Now it all makes sense – I finally understand the value – give me a break! There may have been a time when real estate agents actually “screened” clients before bringing them to your house – that said, I firmly believe it was done to determine what they could afford and weather or not they were wasting the realtor’s precious time. I guarantee I can set up an appointment – through a Realtor to view a house within the next hour – they will take my first name – PERIOD!

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We shall examine some of the more common dumb things agents do. Put sold signs on houses that have gone under contract. In some states, this is illegal to do unless the house has closed. Have you ever had a contract fall through? If you haven’t, you probably are new in the business, lucky, or don’t do many transactions. As the listing agent, you are supposed to protect the seller and get the best offer. Putting sold on the signs usually stops any offers coming in. This is not good for the seller and can lead to them dropping the listing, or yes, filing suit. It is not good for the agent as it tells a potential buyer not to call you. Pretty dumb. Your sign is your billboard announcing your business. Sold sign says this is no longer your business. So, never put sold on a sign. Putting pending or sold on a magazine ad. Same logic as above. Advertise homes for sale to solicit business. People don’t call on pending or sold.

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