Realtor Rationalizations Why would a Realtor quote a would-be Seller an unrealistically high list price? Because the agent believes it’s the only way they’ll get hired. The practice — called “buying the listing” — virtually assures that the home will sit, ignored, while it accumulates market time, until eventually the agent broaches the subject of...Read More
“Dear Seller: About That Restrictive Showing Time Window . . “ Sellers won’t like to hear this, but there’s a double standard when it comes to accommodating showing requests. Namely, if a legitimate Buyer can only see your home after 7 p.m. in the evening — you try to accommodate them. However, as a Seller,...Read More
