Re:My second year without a job
by MarcelOlsz on Saturday December 07, 2024 @10:24AM
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5% for me + various breakage fees and other minor costs.
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Can you imagine if buyers and sellers only had to pay, say 1% each? The whole market would become a lot more liquid. But nah, brokers are essential and have your interests at heart.
Re:My second year without a job
by s1artibartfast on Saturday December 07, 2024 @12:50PM
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They absolutely aren't required and fees are negotiable.
Re:My second year without a job
by MarcelOlsz on Saturday December 07, 2024 @01:38PM
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Yeah sure but then nobody will ever see your property for sale unless they drive by it. Purplebricks also shut down in Canada.
Re:My second year without a job
by s1artibartfast on Saturday December 07, 2024 @03:37PM
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What do you mean?
Im not sure about Canada, but Private individuals can list on redfin and Zillow in the US. MLS posting must be from a broker, but you can hire one flat rate upload your listing
Re:My second year without a job
by MarcelOlsz on Sunday December 08, 2024 @08:14PM
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You think I should instead list on redfin/zillow instead? Never considered it before. Do you know of any others?
Lol yeah. Biggest joke ever.
Re:My second year without a job
by throwaway2037 on Saturday December 07, 2024 @09:10PM
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This issue is frequently raised on HN. If estate agents only got 1% of sales, then could not even cover the cost of an office and (usually) a car and pay them self a middle class wage. Most people buy one or two houses in their entire life. It makes sense to have an expert to guide them through the process.