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All Forum Posts by: Susan K.

Susan K. has started 23 posts and replied 191 times.

Post: Real estate agent lied, causing me to miss out on a deal

Susan K.Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 124

Just my 2 cents.  If you call the listing agents and they don't call back after several attempts I would call the RE office and ask for the broker and let him/her know that you can't reach the listing agent after several attempts.  I find that even as an agent I sometimes have to call and call to get what I want.  It is amazing how some people can be so lazy in this business and do no service to their sellers and buyers.  Answering the phone is becoming a rare event, unfortunately.

Post: Personal "business" cards

Susan K.Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 124

I had some great cards made on-line at Vistaprint.  Seriously better than a local shop which charged me 5 times more and took longer.  13.00 on Vistaprint and I love my "Sell your house fast for cash" cards.

Post: Etiquette on utilizing RE Agents

Susan K.Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 124

If you work with several agents in the same area (and on the same board) they are going to have access to the same properties from MLS unless they have a "pocket listing." I would keep interviewing and pick one.

If for some reason that one does not work out then move to a different agent. Also, perhaps work on getting your own license sooner then you can let yourself into properties and do your own analysis from comps on MLS. Just my opinion.

Post: Listing Your Fix and Flip Vs. Using a Realtor

Susan K.Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 124

There is nothing wrong with using a flat fee service. Agents will bring buyers as long as MLS shows a commission for them. I have used this service myself for an out of state property I needed to sell. If you can save money on a commission go for it. MLS brings great exposure so any way to get it on there is good. Make sure you align yourself with a reputable title company for closings.

Post: Need your opinion - House with sinkhole repair

Susan K.Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 124

Thanks everyone for the responses.  I think I am going to run.  Not worth the effort or the risk.  I can wait for something better to come along.  

Post: Conflict with buyer's agent

Susan K.Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 124
You could consider getting your real estate license and that way you can let yourself in and out of the properties and write up your own offers.  Something to think about if you don't mind the expense of holding an active license.

As far as going directly to the listing agents - while they may push for you don't assume they are all getting "double commissions" as the other poster stated.  Most of the time if you are getting both sides of the transaction as an agent, you may get 4 or 5%.  Better than 3 but not double.

Post: Freshbooks vs. Quickbooks

Susan K.Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 124

I use quickbooks and like it.  I never heard of freshbooks so I can't comment on that.  I haven't had any issues with quickbooks and find it easy to use.  

Post: Paint color question

Susan K.Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 124

The floor may be too warm a tone for gray cabinets so keep that in mind.  I would maybe consider another color cabinet if that is the case.

Post: Need your opinion - House with sinkhole repair

Susan K.Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 124

Thanks for the responses and if anyone else wants to chime in, please do.  I'm still sitting on the fence with this one.

Post: Need your opinion - House with sinkhole repair

Susan K.Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 124

Hi Everyone,

I'm taking a poll.  We looked at a house that had a foundation repair due to a sinkhole.  This repair was 10 years ago, but there is a NOC filed with the county from the foundation company that made the repair at that time.   Anyone that researches the history of the property will see the NOC with this "sinkhole" repair.  

My question is even though the property was repaired, will this situation be a stigma when trying to flip this house?  My instincts tell me yes, but I'd like your opinion.  I'm sitting on the fence on whether to bid on this house or not.  The house is a total gut, but the price is good.

Thanks in advance for your response.