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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041, Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ  (ReMax Realtec Group)

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

With a new buyer no, with a buyer taking a while yes. Because my 3% BRE kicks in after the first 30 days of showings and I have to warn my buyers about their additional fees.

Apr 18, 2017 07:08 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I do but it has no affect on whether I show or not unless the compensation is significantly ridiculous like 1% to buyer agent 5%  to selling agent

Apr 18, 2017 05:59 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Sometimes, but it does not impact my showing the property

Apr 18, 2017 06:57 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

I review everything in the listing before scheduling a showing.

Apr 18, 2017 06:48 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

There are two parts to my answer. First yes i do, but when i am hired by a buyer, i do not let it stop me from showing what the buyer wants to see. My buyer agent agreement will address buyer side compensation anyway. Second, there are companies that offer a very low rate and that you can call before you show and ask for an equal amount and give it to you. There are some who may read this, that will say the fee is what is published, how dare any buyer agent call. Maybe it is just something that happens here, but i get those calls too. It is part of business and not offensive in this part of the woods

Apr 18, 2017 05:55 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

It is always there on the MLS. I check everything.

Apr 18, 2017 07:16 AM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Only in Seattle, They offer as little as $500 for a $700k house...

Apr 18, 2017 07:56 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Since I am paid by commission; of course

Apr 18, 2017 09:52 AM
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Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

not usually; only if there is a past history of it changing after an offer is received.

Apr 18, 2017 07:25 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Depends...

Apr 18, 2017 07:19 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Compensation is always clear with our clients.

Apr 18, 2017 06:55 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Yes. But that is not usually a primary factor.

Apr 18, 2017 06:13 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Most of the time.

Apr 18, 2017 06:10 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Annette,

I think Jennifer Mackay has a great answer.

Apr 18, 2017 06:04 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not if it is in the MLS. The rules govern payment of compensation. As for the amount, it is what is stated!

Apr 18, 2017 05:54 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

not the first

Apr 20, 2017 06:36 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

No, I would be on the phone all day.

 

Apr 19, 2017 05:38 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Jeff Dowler nailed this one!

Apr 19, 2017 05:48 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I check the compensation offered when I'm writing an offer.

Apr 19, 2017 03:23 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 - I do - though it does not matter as I have agreement with the buyers on what I should be paid - if it is lower than that number.

Apr 18, 2017 09:23 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Not generally. That is not my motivation when selecting properties that best suit my client's needs.

Apr 18, 2017 07:26 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

No

Apr 18, 2017 06:02 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I look to make sure it isn't something silly like "A chicken" or "$5" but I don't use that as a showing criteria.

Apr 18, 2017 09:13 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     Yes.  There are still a few numpty LA's who offer zero or next to nothing to showing agents (especially to Buyer Brokers and No Brokerage Relationship Brokers).

   I will still show that house, but the Buyer is going to ask for increased compensation to me, when they write an Offer on the property.

Apr 18, 2017 08:40 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Why yes I do ......

Apr 18, 2017 08:24 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I would if I were a buyer's agent.... I would show the property even with low compensation...but I'd also remember who the listing agent is!!!

Apr 18, 2017 08:22 AM
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Mick Michaud
Distinctly Texas Lifestyle Properties, LLC Office:682/498-3107 - Granbury, TX
Your Texas Lifestyle is Here!

Not as a prerequisite to showing.  It's all about the buyers being qualified and ready to buy.

Apr 18, 2017 08:08 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

No.  My focus is on showing a home my clients what to see.  

Apr 18, 2017 08:00 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Yes, I do, just as I check all other aspects of the mls listing. The real question is whether one shows a property with a low commission, not whether one checks. But a reason to check is because in NC our buyer agency agreements state the amount of commission I will earn on the sale, so if the coop commission is less, buyer needs to pay the difference. That's a pretty material fact needing up-front checking.

Apr 18, 2017 07:43 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

We assume it is the normal compensation. With commerical often they will not pay buyer agent. After escalating to revoke their license, the listing broker calls back we will pay you 10% referral fee because you do not belong to our specific association.   

Apr 18, 2017 07:26 AM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

If the home works for the buyer, that should be the main concern. Given two like properties, if one has higher compensation, that may be the one the agent would encourage over the other.

Apr 18, 2017 06:56 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 Don't have to check agent buyer compensation. My buyers cover any shortfall in compensation when they sign the BBA.

Apr 18, 2017 06:10 AM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Yes but not for the reasons you might think... statistically a home that offers a lower Buyer Agent compensation takes longer to sell and sells for a lower price.

Dec 15, 2017 05:29 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

If the buyer agent compensation is more than what the MLS says, the buyer is on the hook for the difference.    Sometimes I forget to look though.

Apr 20, 2017 10:08 AM