Mike Lamb Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 How long does it take for a newer HI to convince themself that this is something they want to continue for years and years. I'm still searching. [?] id="blue">I think you have to love it. Do you love it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Originally posted by Mike Lamb How long does it take for a newer HI to convince themself that this is something they want to continue for years and years. I'm still searching. [?] id="blue">I think you have to love it. Do you love it? It has it's ups and downs. I wouldn't say I love it just yet. I'm stickin with it for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 WJ said, (In TN, the RE agent has to declare whose side she's on. So there really are RE agents who protect their clients.) Agency disclosure doesn't do much for me. I still don't get that warm fuzzy feeling as the client of commission earner. Suspicious one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 When they first began using agency disclosure, it was for the buyer's agent to let the buyer know that the selling agent was representing the seller (basically buyer beware). This was cover for the agents, but very little protection for the buyer in terms of buying a overpriced, junk house. So, cover their butts? Yes. That's my understanding (little as it is). Just another paper for the stack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Hi Jeremy, Be careful how you use terms when referring to agents 'cuz you'll confuse folks and might even piss 'em off. In real estate parlance, the "selling agent" is the agent that works for the buyer and is referred to as either the "buyers agent" or the "selling agent." The "listing" agent is the one that lists the house and works for the seller and is referred to as either the "listing agent" or the "seller's agent." The "selling agent," who is working for the buyer, is called the selling agent because that agent is actually the one that "sells" the house to the buyer. It was an agent that straightened me out on that point one day. I'd commented about how the "selling" agent had screwed up by not having a closet cleared so that I could get to a crawlspace hatch. She's a nice lady so she didn't take offense, but as soon as the client left she patiently explained the difference to me. I know, it's confusing - sort of like trying to remember the difference between "grounded conductor" and "(equipment) grounding" conductor. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Originally posted by hausdok Hi Jeremy, Be careful how you use terms when referring to agents 'cuz you'll confuse folks and might even piss 'em off. In real estate parlance, the "selling agent" is the agent that works for the buyer and is referred to as either the "buyers agent" or the "selling agent." The "listing" agent is the one that lists the house and works for the seller and is referred to as either the "listing agent" or the "seller's agent." The "selling agent," who is working for the buyer, is called the selling agent because that agent is actually the one that "sells" the house to the buyer. It was an agent that straightened me out on that point one day. I'd commented about how the "selling" agent had screwed up by not having a closet cleared so that I could get to a crawlspace hatch. She's a nice lady so she didn't take offense, but as soon as the client left she patiently explained the difference to me. I know, it's confusing - sort of like trying to remember the difference between "grounded conductor" and "(equipment) grounding" conductor. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike My bad. You are very correct. I should have typed "seller's agent" in place of "selling agent". Sometimes my fingers and brain don't work at the same time. Sorry for the confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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