Comments on: Top 10 Real Estate Lies of 2006

By: Dr. Jay

Dr. Jay — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:06:34 +0000

I work with Real Estate Agents and other businesses from an internet perspective, I recently wrote an article on Agents using scripts and cliches. Scripts and Cliches I believe first of all that not “ALL” real estate agents are liars. That would be like saying “ALL” CEO’s are unethical, or “ALL” politicians accept bribes, or “ALL” athletes use performance enhancing drugs. However, what is true is that “ALL” real estate agents are in the business of providing a service (good or bad) that induces a sale. I do believe that “many” agents become so well scripted that they say “lines” that sound like “pick up lines” at your local pub or tavern. Additionally, I have seen and worked with “some” agents that truly have the best interest of the client at heart. These are the ones that tell their clients not to buy, not to sell, to wait, etc. While I am not in the business of defending real estate agents, I do know this about “ALL” businesses. The “tallest nail always gets hit first”, unfortunately it’s usually those people who do business badly, with “lines” that are thrown out there like grass seed. So I think what your article really says is, “be careful in what ever business you are doing business with, and choose your business partner wisely”.

Dr. Jay – Internet Doctor

By: Radu

Radu — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 05:38:45 +0000

I is true there are a lot of real estate agents that are saying anything to anyone just to make a deal but hellooooooooo consumers should use the power of questions ?????
Anyone that has bad intentions will lie, real estate agent or not. Don’t we have the duty to protect ourselfs and not realy belive anything that strangers are saying especialy when $$$$ is involved.Whomever is still falling for that kind of cheap treaks deserves it: they are stupid. Internet has many if not all the answers just search for it,

By: Las Vegas High Rise Mortgage

Las Vegas High Rise Mortgage — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 09:13:47 +0000

I love #4. As a lender, one of my largest competitors on the internet has repeatedly said that a one year ARM is the way to go right now. What a lying greedy idiot! He just wants to keep refi’ing clients! Many Realtors and Lenders just look out for themselves but they are getting there “shakeout” right now. All the competition is dying off! Lenders are going out of business and lots of Realtors are too! In the long run it’s really good for consumers because the only ones left will be the strong.

-Jason in Vegas

By: Athol Kay

Athol Kay — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 14:29:14 +0000

34. What smell?

35. It’s just an old pipe in the ground, don’t worry about it.

36. The septic system was fully rebuilt in 2004

37. It’s always a great time to buy or sell a house.

By: Bryce Beattie

Bryce Beattie — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:21:37 +0000

It seems like most of the agents around these parts don’t even try to act responsible. A little while ago, I was doing a pretty extensive search for new multi-family investment property. I emailed 10+ agents requesting more information on the various properties. I’ve called dozens more. I have never received a response to any of the emails and less than half the agents ever call me back.

By: Ann Cummings

Ann Cummings — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 14:20:53 +0000

The unfortunate and sad thing is about all these items is that they really were said by at least one agent somewhere. I’ve heard some of these said and I recoil inside when I hear them.

Interesting list and additions in the comments. I bet it will continue to grow!

By: anon

anon — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:36:16 +0000

zillow !!