Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. Amelia Bullock Realtors. 512.589.7988.
Showing posts with label buying a home in Austin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label buying a home in Austin. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
A Satisfied Buyer!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
BUYERS WITHOUT A REALTOR
Today some colleagues of mine and I were discussing buyers without REALTORS. What's up with that? I have one listing in particular that seems to attract them. If you're a buyer out there reading this, then I have some information to convey to you.
A buyer without a REALTOR may think they can do all the work themselves and have the cost of the the buyers agents commission converted to a reduction on the price of the home but it doesn't usually work out the way they imagine.
First of all, the seller has contracted with the sellers agent to pay a set commission regardless of whether there is another agent involved or not. If you are a buyer without an agent than the sellers agent is entitled to retain the full commission and deserves it because the work they will do to close that sale has now doubled without another agent carrying the load for the buyer. I've had buyers ask me if the seller will agree to credit them for the commission. What? They should be asking the agent because the seller has already (and in writing) agreed to pay the sellers agent the full commission. Now it's up to the sellers agent to decide if they will give up part of their commission for the buyer.
Secondly, the buyer usually can't find their way through the processes and procedures without asking questions and help of the sellers agent. Hey! The sellers agent doesn't represent you and is not obligated to help you in any way. Now the sellers agent is caught between a rock and a hard place because they don't have a knowledgeable agent on the buyers end to work with toward a successful conclusion.
Thirdly, the aid that a buyers agent provides showing properties should not be under valued. I have buyers calling to schedule showings on my listings and they expect me to make it convenient for them. Why? I don't represent them. If they want convenient showings then they need to hire an agent that can show them properties in their time frame. If it's my listing, I represent the seller!
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A buyer without a REALTOR may think they can do all the work themselves and have the cost of the the buyers agents commission converted to a reduction on the price of the home but it doesn't usually work out the way they imagine.
First of all, the seller has contracted with the sellers agent to pay a set commission regardless of whether there is another agent involved or not. If you are a buyer without an agent than the sellers agent is entitled to retain the full commission and deserves it because the work they will do to close that sale has now doubled without another agent carrying the load for the buyer. I've had buyers ask me if the seller will agree to credit them for the commission. What? They should be asking the agent because the seller has already (and in writing) agreed to pay the sellers agent the full commission. Now it's up to the sellers agent to decide if they will give up part of their commission for the buyer.
Secondly, the buyer usually can't find their way through the processes and procedures without asking questions and help of the sellers agent. Hey! The sellers agent doesn't represent you and is not obligated to help you in any way. Now the sellers agent is caught between a rock and a hard place because they don't have a knowledgeable agent on the buyers end to work with toward a successful conclusion.
Thirdly, the aid that a buyers agent provides showing properties should not be under valued. I have buyers calling to schedule showings on my listings and they expect me to make it convenient for them. Why? I don't represent them. If they want convenient showings then they need to hire an agent that can show them properties in their time frame. If it's my listing, I represent the seller!
Search for homes through Austin MLS
Find your home's value
Buying or selling? Hire an experienced professional. Call Robin Scott, Broker at 512.589.7988.
Like us on facebook!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
KEEP AUSTIN AFFORDABLE & GREEN
Did you know that the Austin City Council is considering an ordinance that would require you to install energy efficient upgrades to your home before you can sell your property? This mandate would require homeowners to obtain a “Certificate of Compliance” from the City of Austin before homeowners can sell their homes.
The City’s proposal includes a “point of sale” requirement that could potentially cost homeowners thousands of dollars. REALTORS ® support energy efficiency, but we oppose this ordinance because it limits homeownership opportunities for Austin’s citizens. Instead, we encourage responsible environmental protection through educational programs and incentives, such as rebates, that assist and encourage voluntary conservation in our great city.
The city’s Energy Efficiency Retrofit Task Force is currently determining specific guidelines for the proposed ordinance through Resolution No. 20071213-064. The resolution clearly states that mandates will be enacted at the property “point of sale,” meaning upgrades would be required before homes can be sold. The Austin City Council will vote on whether or not to enact the task force recommendations this summer.
Here’s what you can do to help stop this ordinance from being enacted:
1. Support the Austin City Council candidates who understand the importance of this issue. Randi Shade (candidate for Place 3) and Cid Galindo (candidate for Place 4) both understand that energy efficiency is important and so is affordable homeownership. Let our city council know that you share these candidates’ views by voting for them during early voting (April 28 – May 6) or on Election Day (May 10). 2. Spread this message to others. Visit Keep Austin Affordable and share this information with neighbors, friends, family, and anyone else who will listen!
The City’s proposal includes a “point of sale” requirement that could potentially cost homeowners thousands of dollars. REALTORS ® support energy efficiency, but we oppose this ordinance because it limits homeownership opportunities for Austin’s citizens. Instead, we encourage responsible environmental protection through educational programs and incentives, such as rebates, that assist and encourage voluntary conservation in our great city.
The city’s Energy Efficiency Retrofit Task Force is currently determining specific guidelines for the proposed ordinance through Resolution No. 20071213-064. The resolution clearly states that mandates will be enacted at the property “point of sale,” meaning upgrades would be required before homes can be sold. The Austin City Council will vote on whether or not to enact the task force recommendations this summer.
Here’s what you can do to help stop this ordinance from being enacted:
1. Support the Austin City Council candidates who understand the importance of this issue. Randi Shade (candidate for Place 3) and Cid Galindo (candidate for Place 4) both understand that energy efficiency is important and so is affordable homeownership. Let our city council know that you share these candidates’ views by voting for them during early voting (April 28 – May 6) or on Election Day (May 10). 2. Spread this message to others. Visit Keep Austin Affordable and share this information with neighbors, friends, family, and anyone else who will listen!
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