Comments for Real Property Advice

Comment on How NOT to treat your Buyer Agent by Brian

Brian — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:47:54 +0000

I had a friend that did something similar. Although I never actually took him to places (b/c he opted for drive-bys and random showings with the listing agent - although I offered multiple times), and always jumped to give him as much information as I had available. Sent the listings, did some research on properties of interest, etc. One day he IMs me (not a call, not in person) and says “I bought a house”. I have spoken to him only a few times since then (its been almost two years now). Although I was not happy with his decision, it makes me feel better knowing that he likely paid too much b/c the agent he used was chasing the commission, rather than looking out for him.

Comment on 5 Pieces of Advice Before Putting an Offer on a Real Estate Property by aaron

aaron — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:10:42 +0000

Thank youi for the good info

Comment on Housing Prices by Timothy Goggin

Timothy Goggin — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:43:54 +0000

You need to go back further in history, 1963 is too short a time period as this is the baby boomer generation, look at the florida property crash of 1923.
This of course may never happen, however, if one really thinks property will fall by only 10%, its is nuts, if property has risen from 100K to 400K over the last 10 years, that is a mega 300% rise. so if property were to fall by 25%, you are still up a mega 200% and in any language that is massive unless you are seriously greedy. In the long term property is a great bet but if you are now 60 and have bought in the last year, you wont be flipping anytime soon for a profit!

Comment on 5 Pieces of Advice Before Putting an Offer on a Real Estate Property by Cynthia

Cynthia — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:10:10 +0000

I’m about to put an offer and this was good advise. Thanks!!

Comment on How NOT to treat your Buyer Agent by Miriam B

Miriam B — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 22:37:52 +0000

Your friend hasn’t got a clue what he is doing. Not only will the listing broker get paid the whole commission your friend will overpay and will not be represented. He is stupid in his reasoning.
I really think, unfortunately, that he is not someone to be friends with. Self involved, cares not about you and who needs him.