Bill Jur

Perhaps I might throw a monkey wrench into this discussion. I always find this an interesting topic with real estate agents whenever I discuss the subject with some of the ones we work with. Let me just say this - if real estate agents and brokers actually understood the various aspects and options of real estate transactions (and I'm only talking residential) - they wouldn't care how much a commission they would make. Let me put this question to anyone reading this. You don't have to answer this here, but be honest to yourself. How many of you know what an assignment is and have done one yourself or with a client? And this is just one option of real estate transaction that is available out there. The problem that I see with most, not all, real estate agents is that they're too one dimensional. (I know, I used to be one). It's not their fault, it's the way they were taught. For the most part, all they've been taught is to how to list a property and sell the property and understanding the agreement of sale. In most of our transactions, we don't even use a real estate agent. What I'm trying to get across here is that if real estate agents expanded their knowledge of what's out there, AND BE OPEN MINDED, they would look at the commission part of their income as being as a only part of the income they can make in this field. Bill Jur http://blog.sellphillyproperty.com billuke1@verizon.net

How about the headline saying: "How Would a Recovery in 2009 Look Like?" What is this constant negative drumbeat from the major media? Perhaps the answer is "It sells newspapers". But readership and advertising in major newspapers has been going down over the years (there's a reality). I must agree with the previous two posts - this self fulfilling prophecy doesn't do anybody any good. Except for the writer, Joel Burslem, getting his paycheck. It's amazing how many people I've spoken to since the beginning of 2008 that are convinced we've been in a recession. Isn't a recession 2 consecutive periods of negative GDP growth? News Flash - that hasn't happened. Hey Joel - how about really standing out from your colleagues, do your homework and write a story of what has to happen in the economy to continue the growth? Bill www.sellphillyproperty.com