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My Perfect Agent (Another One for the Agents)
My Perfect Agent (Another One for the Agents) Our co-founders’ perfect agent is . . . . If you’ve been following along, you know how critical I’ve been of the industry — and how skeptical I was about hiring an agent at all. But now that I’ve found my perfect agent, I can tell you this: it […]
My Perfect Agent
My Perfect Agent Our co-founder found his perfect agent. Follow along below . . . This one’s for both sides of the table — the agents and the consumers. Because yes, I finally found my perfect agent.And getting here has been nothing short of eye-opening. Seeing the Industry from the Inside Out Going through this […]
The S@#$ Agents Say
The S@#$ Agents Say And Chapter 3 of our co-founder’s journey is . . . . . Well, the votes are in. You all chose this over “I Found My Perfect Agent,” and honestly, I’m glad you did. Because wow… do I have material. Chapter 4 is going to be “FSBO is a Pain in […]
Why Am I Selling?
Why Am I Selling? Chapter 2 from our co-founders’ journey to sell his Breck Cabin… Let’s get this out of the way up front, because people always ask. Why am I selling the Breck cabin? Ready?For… the… money. I didn’t invent that answer—but I’ve adopted it as gospel. Years ago, a friend of mine who’s […]
The Search Begins: Hunting Down My Perfect Agent
The Search Begins: Hunting Down My Perfect Agent For the month of November, we have decided to blog about one of our co-founders’ journey to sell a property he owns in Colorado. We hope that you find his journey impactful and eye-opening. We really hope that you take away some useful information. Although it is […]
Property and Mortgage Fraud: The Fastest Growing White-Collar Crime
Property and Mortgage Fraud: The Fastest Growing White-Collar Crime Property and mortgage fraud is no longer a rare crime—it’s now recognized by the FBI as the fastest growing white-collar crime in the United States. Homeowners across the country are increasingly vulnerable to scammers who file fake deeds, fraudulently transfer ownership, or take out unauthorized mortgages […]
Real World Example: The Hidden Cost of Not Negotiating Buyer AgentCommission
Real World Example: The Hidden Cost of Not Negotiating Buyer Agent Commission Most homebuyers don’t realize just how much money is on the line when they accept the “standard” buyer agent commission. While 2.5% may sound set in stone, it’s absolutely negotiable—and failing to negotiate can cost you thousands of dollars. Let’s look at a […]
How Agent Steering and CommissionStructures Can Undermine Fair Deals for Homebuyers
How Agent Steering and Commission Structures Can Undermine Fair Deals for Homebuyers As a real estate attorney advocating for homebuyers and co-founder of Negotiate the Comp (NtC), I’ve seen firsthand how commission structures can quietly tilt the playing field. A recent study from the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business confirms what many buyers have […]
The Hidden Cost of Homeownership: Taxes and Insurance
The Hidden Cost of Homeownership: Taxes and Insurance When most people think about the cost of owning a home, they focus almost entirely on the monthly mortgage payment. But there’s another piece of the puzzle that’s growing faster than many homeowners realize: your escrow account. If your loan includes escrow, every month you’re also paying […]
MythBusters: “They are a Discount Broker, So They Offer Poor Service”
MythBusters: “They are a Discount Broker, So They Offer Poor Service” This one’s easy. Unlike our last myth, “No one will show your house if you don’t pay buyer agent compensation”—which, unfortunately, still happens in practice, today’s myth is flat-out false. Let’s dig in. Stop Calling Them “Discount Brokers” The term “discount broker” carries baggage, so let’s […]