Overview
Most homeowners assume that everyone pays the same six percent onRealtor commissions. But, in fact, some people pay much less andsome people pay much more. And with today's overheated housingmarket, it seems like most homes practically sell themselves. Is itreally worth paying a Realtor tens of thousands of dollars to finda buyer for a home that's in high demand?
There are actually many ways to lower the commission you pay-all ittakes is knowledge of the selling process and basic negotiatingskills. In this helpful, comprehensive guide, Robert Irwin teachesyou everything you need to know to get a better deal. He presents adetailed, precise explanation of how the commission system works,and proven strategies and tactics for keeping more of yourequity.
You'll learn how to lower-and even eliminate-the commission bytaking advantage of such little known options as:
* Using a discount agent
* Negotiating for rebates or reduced rates
* Offering flat fees or cash bonuses
* Basing commissions on speed of sale and other factors
* Creating your own listing agreement
* Paying for services rendered rather than percentage
* Finding a buyer yourself and paying only for the closing
Six percent doesn't sound like much. But for many homeowners, sixpercent is a fortune better spent on something else. In a boomingreal estate market, it pays to consider the alternatives-and you'llfind them all in this handy, helpful guide.
This book title, Sell Your Home and Save Thousands on the Commission, ISBN: 9780471548515, by Robert Irwin, published by Wiley (April 12, 2004) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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