Realtors: Trying to sell dad's house through probate across country/overwhelmed with realtor choices while grieving |
- Trying to sell dad's house through probate across country/overwhelmed with realtor choices while grieving
- Thank you cards?
- I want to find a realtor who will actually pull listings for me- how do I get them to do this?
- Getting a list of the top 1% agents in a certain area?
- Extra commission
- Submitting an offer
- Do buyers of rural properties rely on their agents more for finding properties?
- How to tell if an agent through fb group is real?
- Out of state Phone number
- Newish Agent - On a Team and thinking of leaving after 1 year ( I know this gets asked a lot but I've read a lot of the teams posts and hoping for advice on my particular situation) thank you!
- Boomtown users
- Anyone with Howard Hanna?
| Posted: 10 Apr 2021 07:06 AM PDT I need some advice. My dad died unexpectedly and tragically. I live across the country from him but I was born in Vegas so I am sentimental about the place and also grieving the loss of my father. I think this is clouding my ability to pull the trigger on a realtor. My probate attorney without asking, recommended a realtor, and has kept mentioning her over the months. I talked to her on phone and have texted with her. I am not sure what to expect but she hasn't given me comps or anything really to compare my dad's house to figure out a price. She finally did say sell for "as is" as the house needs paint and some fixes but structurally sound. I checked in randomly with another realtor that my sister knows as a friend, that my sister wants, and I was honest and told her I had been talking to another realtor, but she sent this elaborate, beautiful comparison document with properties near my dad's that have sold, are on the market, and what she believes I should sell for. I am very confused because there is a 75,000 spread there. I like the second realtor better mainly because she is friendlier and more diligent and did such a nice job presenting the comparison market analysis. She does not have the extensive experience that the first one does with probate (because my lawyer sends her all of her clients) but I feel like she deserves a shot because she did a CMA. She has offered to be there for painters,, etc. the other wanted 7% from the get go but is willing to take 6% for a year long commitment. I feel like she wants to just lowball the price to sell fast but she said it is because she doesn't want me to waste money on things I won't get back. Fixing drywall in my dad's ceiling from an old, fixed link and painting doesn't seem like a huge investment. As IS just sounds so bargain basement. The realtor who said to sell "as is" is not that warm or friendly or even positive about my dad's property (she has been in inside). she said the structure is good but it looks tired. It is a half acre lot and I think the back yard is pretty but she just said, "it needs work." I am flying out to the house in a week. My gut is telling me to paint and get the drywall fixed and get the house as clean and nice looking as possible. There is little furniture in their so I feel like staging but the first realtor thought it would be a waste of money. Any advice? And how long does it take to do a CMA? Why won't the first realtor do that too instead of just saying sell "as is?" Thank you for any help during this hard time. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 10 Apr 2021 10:04 AM PDT I just completed interviews with the brokerages here in town and will be making a decision shortly. Is it custom to send all the brokerages specifically the people I interviewed with thank you cards for taking time to meet with me? I guess I'm just worried it'll come off as over kill. [link] [comments] |
| I want to find a realtor who will actually pull listings for me- how do I get them to do this? Posted: 10 Apr 2021 04:49 AM PDT EDIT- thanks for all your help realty people! I think we got to the bottom of it. I thought the hold up in the process was me doing all the searching myself - but turns out It's not that I want her to find listings, I just want her to follow up same day to all the ones I found (before they go contingent). I think the new game plan is going to be putting in offers sight unseen. Gonna be wild!! Good luck to all of you. [link] [comments] |
| Getting a list of the top 1% agents in a certain area? Posted: 10 Apr 2021 12:27 AM PDT Is there any way to get a list of all of the top 1% agents in a certain area? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 10 Apr 2021 09:06 AM PDT In our city, homes sell in hours at prices 10-20% over asking price. Very exhausting trying to not over pay and so many disappointments over offers not accepted. If I were to make a side deal with a realtor to guarantee $5,000 extra for an accepted offer, would that work. I'd have to agree to making the offer so the price is up to them and the seller. It would just give me first opportunity without competition. My budget is $220-240k. I'd be happy to pay $230k plus an addition commission to get me to the head of the line. Is there anyway this dumb idea would work? I suspect someone will call it a bribe or unethical. Not sure if it is. Not trying to cheat anyone. Just don't want to engage in bidding war/ auction. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 10 Apr 2021 07:54 AM PDT Hey everyone, I'm a new realtor. I have a great team behind me but I honestly don't know how to ask such a basic question so I'll ask it here ... And yes, I'll speak with my broker manager Monday. I am putting in my first offer this coming Wednesday, when the seller will begin looking at offers. My client and I went to visit the house yesterday, he loved it and we will meet tomorrow to go over some notes, sign contracts, prepare the offer and everything.... My question is, from yesterday until tomorrow until our offer submission... What else am I supposed to be doing? I got the lot size, I looked up any problems the address may have had via Google (not like I am able to do a title search anyways)... But I am not sure if I'm noobing on something else. Please advise ! [link] [comments] |
| Do buyers of rural properties rely on their agents more for finding properties? Posted: 09 Apr 2021 03:37 PM PDT Hey guys, I was wondering in your experience if there is any difference in the search process for rural vs urban properties. It seems to like buyers of rural properties need to work with an agent more because there is so much to consider and it's hard to find properties on their own. Whereas, urban properties are more similar and buyers can still find a suitable home without using an agent. What are your thoughts? [link] [comments] |
| How to tell if an agent through fb group is real? Posted: 09 Apr 2021 09:59 PM PDT She is showing me pics of a place me and my housemates have seen on the apartment sites. Certainly she could happen to be the actual agent but her name doesn't come up in Google searches. The apartment is truthfully too good to be true. Wouldn't be mtg til Wed in the event of a scam. We have other viewings booked for that day with agents I've contacted through apt websites and spoken with over the phone. Any advice? Thanks. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 09 Apr 2021 09:07 PM PDT So how big of a deal is it? I got my license last week in Utah but my phone number is from Oregon. I am brand new so trying to keep my costs down hence switching plans getting new phone is a headache but need to know if it's worth it and will make a difference in a long term. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 09 Apr 2021 03:08 PM PDT I first started as an assistant with 1 team but hated the work environment ( Agent would bully, scream vulgar names, and cuss people out) then I was an assistant for another agent but there wasn't a room for growth i.e being an agent and then had to go to part time because they didn't have enough business. Finally I ended up being on a team as an assistant but was promised a position as an agent when there was availability (I already had my license at this point) after about 6 months the top producing buyer agent left to move out of state - but because I was too good at my job as an assistant the team wouldn't put me in as an agent and they they hired not 1 but 2 other buyers agent. After a year, I got my license in the neighboring state (now I had two licenses) and said I needed to be an agent on the team. I received the run around for about 3 months so I interviewed with a couple of brokerages and even another team but didn't feel that the going solo was right for me and the other team didn't want to have someone in both states and preferred someone with some sales experience. Finally the team lead I was working on as an assistant hired another assistant to replace me and then I was put on the team as an agent. After a year of being on the team, I have found things I like and dislike. Here they are: Leads - I get a lot of leads or at least I feel like I do- some better than others but a lot of they are from Zillow ( we hardly ever close a Zillow lead), Realtorcom ( I don't think anyone has closed a realtorcom lead), Homelight ( a few have closed from this) but the most leads come from is the Team leads past clients list. Leads are distributed by random and then we also have a group text and the first person that says ME gets the lead. A lot of the online deals do not come from anything and I almost feel like I'm wasting my time but they are still leads. Also if I leave this team all leads have to be given to the Team Lead even any of my sphere of influence that I've helped or will be helping. If they are in my database they are now the Teams for three years after I leave the team. I don't want to invest a lot of my sphere and then leave but I cant take them with me. I completely agree that the team should keep all leads that they distributed but I wish I wouldn't have agreed to include the people that I brought to the table. Brand Recognition - its a REMAX so a very known name and also the Team is #1 in the city I live in. So when I say I'm apart of this team a lot of people I know perk their ears up and I feel like it gives me credit that I wouldn't have if I was on my own. Transaction Coordination - Okay so this one is kind of a double edge sword because the office support is very dysfunctional. A lot of things are missed and deals have almost fallen apart because things have been missed. Ultimately it falls on me the agent but we are told the office staff should be taking care of things. A lot of miscommunication and when I brought up these concerns the Team Lead basically said this is how it is and if you are unhappy then you can leave. ( I've had one foot out the door since) Training - This was my main concern when becoming an agent - I made sure to tell the other team and brokerages that I interviewed that this was my main concern. One of the states I am licensed in does not use attorneys and that made me want to have a great mentor or team to guide me through any / all issues. I had two days of training and although my team lead is there most of the time for my questions or concerns I do not feel as though I am getting the help that I essentially am paying for and when brought up - again was told that if I am unhappy then I should go. More often than not I felt like I am bothering the Team Lead - I have been completely ignored, given a sarcastic response or a very short explanation then I try to ask more questions to get a better understanding I get push back. Also the team lead has all contracts go to the team lead for review before being submitted and I have had several offers incorrect because there is no time to review them. Also we were supposed to have weekly meeting but that rarely happens and when I brought up this fact I was told that the team lead just doesn't have time. Split - so in the beginning I received 35% plus 5% taken from the brokerage. Now I get 50% plus 5% taken from the Brokerage ( basically 45%). That is for all leads no matter where they come from. Now since I was in the office as an assistant, I know that the team lead has paid other 60% for leads that they brought in but they were more seasoned. So there is opportunity to get a little bit more. At one point the team lead told the top producing agent that the most they would get is 65% as an agent on the team. The split doesn't bother me so much now because essentially I am leeching off the Team for leads but I know down the road if I start bringing in a lot more of my own leads it will bother me. I also have to pay all my own mls dues, remax dues and NAR dues but the Team Lead pays for the desk fees which is about $500 a month. I am required to close at least two deals a month to stay on the team because the Team Lead pays for marketing, office support and desk fees. Agent support- If I am busy or out of ton another agent can step in and help me. Here are my thoughts and what I believe to be my options: Find another team and make sure they are exactly what I am looking for- Good mentorship, leads , office support, if I am busy then another agent can step in to help and the ability to move up with splits. I don't mind putting in my fair share and in the beginning I know that the risk is all on the Team Lead but eventually I am going to build my own sphere and would like to get up to 70% commission on the leads I bring to the table. Stay on this team and build a nest egg to go solo next year- I made about $20k net last year and I feel like if I stay on the team for another year I could then go solo and do just fine. but then I have to deal with what is making me unhappy for another year and the more I help people in my sphere then they become the team leads clients and I couldn't help them for 3 years after i leave the team. Go solo - I would appreciate any tips on find a brokerage with low or no desk fees - I cant pay a monthly fee and not make any money. Or find a part time job to pay the desk fees and go solo. I wouldn't mind going solo if I didn't have so much to pay just incase I don't close any deals. My husband works and has good heath insurance and we have two kids. I love real estate but I am feeling so discouraged lately and honestly told my husband that I want to quit. I have been looking on the internet for other jobs or to see what other options I have in this industry. I've thought about becoming an appraiser and I thought about becoming an office manager that will let me keep my license and let me do sales on the side to give me a boost in income. I suck at prospecting but I am really big in the community - I volunteer, my kids will be in school and my husband works at a large company and has given me some business. I feel like I could be a really good agent with a decent sphere but its just gonna take time. Any advice from someone that was on a team and then went solo ? Were you at a top company and then went to a boutique brokerage? Any other options I haven't considered? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 09 Apr 2021 01:31 PM PDT For those of you who use Boomtown, do you input your entire sphere of influence database into the CRM for Email campaigns or do you only put in hot/warm/nurture leads and use something else for like monthly newsletter Emails? My team lead bought Boomtown for her growing team but I don't think we are utilizing it as best as we can be. Can someone share their websites if anyone has a really good set up? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 09 Apr 2021 01:05 PM PDT I'm almost finished with real estate class. I've interviewed three brokers and HH is my favorite so far. Does anyone have experience with them, good or bad? [link] [comments] |
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