Bought, Not Sold: Single Agency, Buyers' Brokers, Flat Fees and the Consumer Revolution in Real Estate
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (853 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0966013506 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Historically, the real estate profession provided agency only to sellers, though buyers paid for all fees through the price, and although buyers in particular had to literally live with the consequences of buying without the protection of agency. Today, facing competition from genuine buyer's agents, and growing consumer awareness of their value, the traditional agents seek to change the laws so they can simply call themselves "buyers' agents" or "buyers' brokers." Finally, Bought, Not Sold is a credible work with endorsers of national stature representing a broad spectrum of expert perspective. Bought, Not Sold by Ray Wilson is a fascinating expose of a culturally-entrenched real estate profession holding buyers and sellers captive. As the cover proclaims, Bought, Not Sold is "what every buyer and seller should know before working with, or against, the pros." It is also a story of real human interest with heroes -- buyer agents and certain seller agents -- struggling to bring consumer reform, and of real-life intrigue with plotting vested interests organized in a campaign to dupe lawmakers with pseudo-reform legislation, in effect sabotaging efforts toward genuine reform. This book now p
A MUST READ for anyone about to buy a home. Wow! A Customer I read this with a jaundiced eye as someone in the "business" as a consumer advocate and was quite favorably impressed. The author takes great pains to explain the pitfalls of the homebuying process as it exists today, and some of the explanations of technical terms are quite excellent. His in-depth explanation of the difference between the ty. To buy or sell property, you NEED an Exclusive Buyers Agent BOUGHT, NOT SOLD will help you recognize the consumer quality revolution in real estate -- it's all about customer awareness and empowerment. You now have resources at your disposal at an unprecedented level when you engage the services of an exclusive buyers' agent. Note: the term exclusive is most important.As a buyer, your purchase prospect. vihathaway@aol.com said Author is on target about who the agent really represents. Author describes the ultimate in real estate buying service. Hiring a real estate company to represent you the buyer instead of using an agent who drags you around to all of the "in house listings". The exclusive buyer agent works only for your best interest. You hire the agent to help you buy the best home, save money, and avoid surprises. Ha
. A new book critical of traditional real estate practices almost certainly will find a following among buyer agents, educators and consumer advocates. -- JULIE GARTON-GOOD, Syndicated Columnist, "The Frugal Homeowner". Bought, Not Sold provides the information necessary to be a very smart buyer. -- FRANK COOK, Publisher, Real Estate Intelligence Report / Agency Law JournalAt last, a book about real estate agency written for the layman. Bought, Not Sold tells the real story what to expect what to demand and how to get what you pay for from real estate service providers. Bought, Not Sold . is dedicated to simplifying agency concepts to the average homebuyer and seller. Bought, Not Sold is not just for buyers, but should be required