http://www.realestateradiousa.com/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/ Internet Money! Money On The Internet! Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:52:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.realestateradiousa.com/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/comment-page-1/#comment-6905 If I was a Real Estate Broker… Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:48:07 +0000 http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/#comment-6905 [...] Does It Matter Who Wins? Sometimes it really does not matter if the fight is won. The wounds and the bleeding can cause considerable damage long after the fight has concluded. When a battle is waged and the pugilist is already weary and bruised, it can hasten his demise. In Carlsbad, California, Marty Ummel, a … [...] [...] Does It Matter Who Wins? Sometimes it really does not matter if the fight is won. The wounds and the bleeding can cause considerable damage long after the fight has concluded. When a battle is waged and the pugilist is already weary and bruised, it can hasten his demise. In Carlsbad, California, Marty Ummel, a … [...]

]]> http://www.realestateradiousa.com/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/comment-page-1/#comment-562 The NAR Is A Sex Offender’s Best Friend | BloodhoundBlog: Real estate marketing and technology blog | Realtors and real estate, mortgages, lending, investments Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:39:39 +0000 http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/#comment-562 [...] is eerily reminiscent to the Marti Ummel case in California, it is becoming readily apparent that some agents are intentionally hiding information they know to [...] [...] is eerily reminiscent to the Marti Ummel case in California, it is becoming readily apparent that some agents are intentionally hiding information they know to [...]

]]> http://www.realestateradiousa.com/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/comment-page-1/#comment-560 The NAR Is A Sex Offender's Best Friend | Real Estate Radio USA Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:29:58 +0000 http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/#comment-560 [...] is eerily reminiscent to the Marti Ummel case in California, it is becoming readily apparent that some agents are intentionally hiding information they know to [...] [...] is eerily reminiscent to the Marti Ummel case in California, it is becoming readily apparent that some agents are intentionally hiding information they know to [...]

]]> http://www.realestateradiousa.com/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/comment-page-1/#comment-561 The NAR Is A Sex Offender's Best Friend | Real Estate Radio USA Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:29:58 +0000 http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/#comment-561 [...] is eerily reminiscent to the Marti Ummel case in California, it is becoming readily apparent that some agents are intentionally hiding information they know to [...] [...] is eerily reminiscent to the Marti Ummel case in California, it is becoming readily apparent that some agents are intentionally hiding information they know to [...]

]]> http://www.realestateradiousa.com/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/comment-page-1/#comment-235 Real Estate Radio USA Episode 62 | Real Estate Radio USA Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:39:46 +0000 http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/#comment-235 [...] from Redfin expansion plans, core business principles, marketing, to fun things like Glenn’s 60 Minutes interview. For someone at the helm of a muti-million dollar real estate firm, being a pioneer in a new form [...] [...] from Redfin expansion plans, core business principles, marketing, to fun things like Glenn’s 60 Minutes interview. For someone at the helm of a muti-million dollar real estate firm, being a pioneer in a new form [...]

]]> http://www.realestateradiousa.com/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/comment-page-1/#comment-159 Welcome To The Jungle Baby! | Real Estate Radio USA Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:54:20 +0000 http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/#comment-159 [...] seems that while the Ummel case grabbed a bit of the spotlight because of her lawsuit, she in fact was not the trailblazer she hoped [...] [...] seems that while the Ummel case grabbed a bit of the spotlight because of her lawsuit, she in fact was not the trailblazer she hoped [...]

]]> http://www.realestateradiousa.com/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/comment-page-1/#comment-136 Urgent Short Sale Deal And The Lender Has Already Approved The Price | Real Estate Radio USA Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:27:40 +0000 http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/#comment-136 [...] recent lawsuit involving the Ummel’s in California alerted and cautioned the consumer as to blindly believing or trusting a real estate agent. In fact [...] [...] recent lawsuit involving the Ummel’s in California alerted and cautioned the consumer as to blindly believing or trusting a real estate agent. In fact [...]

]]> http://www.realestateradiousa.com/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/comment-page-1/#comment-127 Real Estate Radio USA Episode 49 | Real Estate Radio USA Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:42:04 +0000 http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/#comment-127 [...] one of Barry C’s new blog posts. The post was in reference to the story he wrote about the Ummel case and the comments he received. So in his response, he wrote “The Listing Addendum Every Seller [...] [...] one of Barry C’s new blog posts. The post was in reference to the story he wrote about the Ummel case and the comments he received. So in his response, he wrote “The Listing Addendum Every Seller [...]

]]> http://www.realestateradiousa.com/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/comment-page-1/#comment-122 Real Estate Radio USA Episode 48 | Real Estate Radio USA Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:33:40 +0000 http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/#comment-122 [...] series of articles about real estate agents and commissions. It all started with the post titled, “Does it Matter Who Wins?” regarding the Ummel case in Carlsbad, California where Marty Ummel and her husband are suing their [...] [...] series of articles about real estate agents and commissions. It all started with the post titled, “Does it Matter Who Wins?” regarding the Ummel case in Carlsbad, California where Marty Ummel and her husband are suing their [...]

]]> http://www.realestateradiousa.com/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/comment-page-1/#comment-117 Carnival of Real Estate #75 - Zillow® Blog - Real Estate News and Analysis Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:01:23 +0000 http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/#comment-117 [...] Wilson — “Does It Matter Who Wins?” at Real Estate Radio USA [...] [...] Wilson — “Does It Matter Who Wins?” at Real Estate Radio USA [...]

]]> http://www.realestateradiousa.com/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/comment-page-1/#comment-116 How Would I Justify My Commission? | Real Estate Radio USA Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:31:18 +0000 http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/#comment-116 [...] the last week or so, I wrote a couple of posts relative to defending the almighty sacrosanct real estate commission. I have literally spoken or corresponded with thousands of real estate agents and other than the [...] [...] the last week or so, I wrote a couple of posts relative to defending the almighty sacrosanct real estate commission. I have literally spoken or corresponded with thousands of real estate agents and other than the [...]

]]> http://www.realestateradiousa.com/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/comment-page-1/#comment-109 The Listing Addendum Every Seller Must Have | Real Estate Radio USA Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:14:12 +0000 http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/#comment-109 [...] week there was a lot of chatter on real estate industry blogs about the Ummel case in Carlsbad, California in which a client has taken her real estate agent to task over alleged misrepresentation and [...] [...] week there was a lot of chatter on real estate industry blogs about the Ummel case in Carlsbad, California in which a client has taken her real estate agent to task over alleged misrepresentation and [...]

]]> http://www.realestateradiousa.com/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/comment-page-1/#comment-108 Julio Olin Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:23:11 +0000 http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/#comment-108 DISCLOSURE, DISCLOSURE, DISCLOSURE!!!! I believe that's one of the MOST important aspects of an agent's job, right? Good, well let em hang! All he did was put his neck in the noose and tie his hands behind his back. Hopefully the jugde will take care of the rest. DISCLOSURE, DISCLOSURE, DISCLOSURE!!!! I believe that’s one of the MOST important aspects of an agent’s job, right? Good, well let em hang! All he did was put his neck in the noose and tie his hands behind his back. Hopefully the jugde will take care of the rest.

]]> http://www.realestateradiousa.com/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/comment-page-1/#comment-107 Julio Olin Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:11:08 +0000 http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/#comment-107 I dont fully agree. Agents think that people NEED them when in fact it is they who need the buyers and sellers. Agents hate FSBO's for this exact reason. When an uninformed buyer or seller (which is the majority of the public) chooses an agent, they think that they HAVE to and think that every agent knows what they're talking about. The same thing way that you go to a hospital and expect EVERY doctor to know what he/she is doing. Same way you will go up to ANY police officer if you need one, because you think that he/she knows what they are doing. Same way you will allow almost ANY teacher teach your child in the school system because in our minds, that teacher is SUPPOSED to know what he/she is doing. People have been brainwashed into thinking that they NEED agents and agents salivate and take advantage of this. The normal consumer sees a big flashy blue capitol R on the agents license plate or a bunch of useless abreviations behind the agent's name on his/her card and get the perception that the agent KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE DOING and is a .......dare i say it........professional. The simple fact that they are an agent is enough to give them credibility in the consumers' mind so no i dont think that it is the consumer's fault for not making the best choice. Most consumers believe that agents have to take alot of courses and are all highly trained real estate professionals when that is FAR from the truth. When did trust become something of the past? WHY? Consumers trust their agents, period. Agents need to be held accountable for their actions if they help steer an uniformed buyer into a certain situation. I believe it's know as being "predatory". The truth is that agents are not doctors, police, teachers, or any other type of needed occupation. I dont fully agree. Agents think that people NEED them when in fact it is they who need the buyers and sellers. Agents hate FSBO’s for this exact reason. When an uninformed buyer or seller (which is the majority of the public) chooses an agent, they think that they HAVE to and think that every agent knows what they’re talking about. The same thing way that you go to a hospital and expect EVERY doctor to know what he/she is doing. Same way you will go up to ANY police officer if you need one, because you think that he/she knows what they are doing. Same way you will allow almost ANY teacher teach your child in the school system because in our minds, that teacher is SUPPOSED to know what he/she is doing. People have been brainwashed into thinking that they NEED agents and agents salivate and take advantage of this. The normal consumer sees a big flashy blue capitol R on the agents license plate or a bunch of useless abreviations behind the agent’s name on his/her card and get the perception that the agent KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE DOING and is a …….dare i say it……..professional. The simple fact that they are an agent is enough to give them credibility in the consumers’ mind so no i dont think that it is the consumer’s fault for not making the best choice. Most consumers believe that agents have to take alot of courses and are all highly trained real estate professionals when that is FAR from the truth. When did trust become something of the past? WHY? Consumers trust their agents, period. Agents need to be held accountable for their actions if they help steer an uniformed buyer into a certain situation. I believe it’s know as being “predatory”. The truth is that agents are not doctors, police, teachers, or any other type of needed occupation.

]]> http://www.realestateradiousa.com/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/comment-page-1/#comment-106 Jeff Duffey Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:21:40 +0000 http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2008/01/26/does-it-matter-who-wins/#comment-106 It's unfortunate Realtors have such a bad wrap and I will not argue that there are MANY Realtors that deserve it. But isn't the consumer is the one who chooses the Realtor they want to work with? Just as the Barry's choose their Realtors, consumers have the same choice and MOST get it wrong. They don't work with the most business savvy or the one with the best sales record. They choose to work with their "cousin who sells real estate part time" or they use their "friend who sells 2 homes a year". Shouldn't the consumer take some of the blame for not doing their due diligence? I mean this lady allowed her agent to process her loan? I can give you hundreds of examples of people who list with agents that don't even have email addresses much less know how to advertise a home on the internet using multiple pictures or a virtual tour. I would love to see someone confront those sellers and ask them why they chose the agent they did while bypassing the successful tech savvy one. It’s unfortunate Realtors have such a bad wrap and I will not argue that there are MANY Realtors that deserve it. But isn’t the consumer is the one who chooses the Realtor they want to work with? Just as the Barry’s choose their Realtors, consumers have the same choice and MOST get it wrong. They don’t work with the most business savvy or the one with the best sales record. They choose to work with their “cousin who sells real estate part time” or they use their “friend who sells 2 homes a year”. Shouldn’t the consumer take some of the blame for not doing their due diligence? I mean this lady allowed her agent to process her loan? I can give you hundreds of examples of people who list with agents that don’t even have email addresses much less know how to advertise a home on the internet using multiple pictures or a virtual tour. I would love to see someone confront those sellers and ask them why they chose the agent they did while bypassing the successful tech savvy one.

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