Archive of Have I Got a House for You

Where Does That Large Agent Commission Go?

As I’ve mentioned, my house is for sale, listed on the MLS via a boutique agency that provides little more for us than the listing. For the investment of a few hundred dollars, we figured it was an approach worth trying. At some point we may list with a typical (or is it best to now say “full service”) agent. But it’s dizzying to think about the amount of money we will pay in commission.

As a buyer, there’s [...]

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Helpful Agents or Cheesy Marketing Tactics?

Last week Kim Tracy Prince and I touched on the complexities of a buyer or seller’s relationship with their real estate agent. I talked about two agent archetypes, the shark and the therapist. Now I’m adding one more: the passive or aggressive agent. Or maybe the frenemy, someone who claims to support you as they exploit your doubts and insecurities.

You see, my home is currently listed by owner, though it’s on the MLS thanks to one [...]

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Your Real Estate Agent: Shark or Therapist?

There are two types of reals estate agents: the shark and the therapist. Which is right for you?

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How Much is My House Worth?

This week in Kim Moldofsky’s Roost blog, Have I Got a House for You! she meets with potential listing agents to determine the right selling price for her house.

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Introducing New Section: Have I Got a House for You by Kim Moldofsky

Babe in arms, my husband and I bought our first home over ten years ago. We moved into an established neighborhood that was ripe for turnover. I was certain the older residents on the block would move out soon and younger families would move in. With each house that went on the market, I fantasized about the new best friend my boy (and, later, boys) would meet when young new owners moved in. But that never happened. Either the new [...]

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