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What are the common mistakes realtors profit from when buying or selling houses?
Realtors often encourage sellers to price their homes slightly above market value, knowing that buyers typically offer less than the listing price, allowing realtors to profit from the eventual sale price.
Some realtors may intentionally undervalue a home's worth during the listing process, leading to a bidding war and a final sale price much higher than the original listing.
Realtors can profit from "pocket listings" - properties they keep off the public market and sell to their own network of buyers, avoiding fair competition.
Realtors may recommend unnecessary home improvements or staging, allowing them to earn commissions from vendors they have relationships with.
Realtors can steer buyers away from for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) properties, even if the price is lower, to maintain their commission on the sale.
Realtors may pressure sellers to accept the first offer, even if it's lower than expected, to quickly close the deal and collect their commission.
Realtors can influence appraisals by providing the appraiser with selective market data to ensure the home appraises at or above the agreed-upon sale price.
Realtors may suggest buyers waive home inspections or appraisals to make their offer more attractive, potentially leading to hidden issues or overpaying.
Realtors can profit from "dual agency" situations, where they represent both the buyer and seller, by negotiating a higher commission.
Realtors may recommend buyers use their preferred lender, which can result in higher fees and interest rates, with the realtor earning a referral fee.
Realtors can encourage sellers to accept a lower offer from a buyer who agrees to use the realtor's preferred title company or insurance provider.
Realtors may pressure sellers to accept a buyer's offer that includes a "home warranty" plan, which the realtor can earn a commission on.
Realtors can manipulate the timing of a home listing to create a false sense of urgency, leading to rushed decisions and higher commissions.
Realtors may discourage sellers from negotiating commission rates, knowing that the standard commission is often higher than necessary.
Realtors can profit from "transaction fees" or "administrative fees" that are added to the closing costs, even if the services provided are minimal.
Realtors may steer buyers towards newly constructed homes, where they can earn higher commissions from the builder.
Realtors can influence the market by strategically listing and delisting properties to create the illusion of high demand and limited supply.
Realtors may use their knowledge of local market conditions to negotiate higher commissions from both buyers and sellers.
Realtors can profit from "rent-to-own" agreements, where they earn commissions on both the rental and eventual sale of the property.
Realtors may encourage sellers to accept a lower offer from a buyer who agrees to use the realtor's preferred moving company or other service providers.
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