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0 pointsHumblyTossed2d ago0 comments

Not usually. But homeowners don't usually set the price themselves. Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, technically they can. But a _realtor_ is in their ear telling them MORE MORE MORE.

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triceratops2d ago· 1 in thread

Actually realtors egg on buyers to offer more more more. And sellers to reduce asking prices. Whatever makes the sale happen quicker.

TheOtherHobbes2d ago

I've had "Amazing, yes, no trouble, we'll sell this quickly" followed by "Not moving, try dropping the price by 20%" a month later.

Realtors negotiate for themselves, not for either buyers or sellers.

I did have one who dropped their commission a little to close a sale, but that's not a common experience. (And they still did very well out of it.)

mlhpdx2d ago· 1 in thread

of course they are. what else could they possibly do? pressure you into selling for a little less? get sued for not getting the seller the best price?

also, they don’t get paid if something doesn’t sell for being overpriced.

it’s a market system.

triceratops2d ago

> get sued for not getting the seller the best price?

Are they legally required to do that? How would you even prove it was due to them?

SoftTalker2d ago

A good realtor should help the seller set a realistic price. Because if the house doesn't appraise for the selling price or more, the deal will fall apart before closing.

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