Why Are Real Estate Agents Worth Their Commission?

The folks at KCM Blog write a lot worth reading about real estate transactions, market conditions, and the value of Realtors. It isn't all good, but most is, and today's was great.

When an agent is negotiating their commission with you, they are negotiating their own salary – the salary that keeps a roof over their family’s head; the salary that puts food on their family’s table. If they are quick to take less when negotiating for themselves and their families, what makes you think they will not act the same way when negotiating for you and your family? If they were Clark Kent when negotiating with you, they will not turn into Superman when negotiating with the buyer or seller in your deal.

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Real Estate Commissions: You Get What You Pay For