re: Do Realtors blackball houses not listed by Realtors?

all the time.

most realtors are like drug dealers, they generally only do business with other criminals.

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now there is an incredibly insightful opinion

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+1

Its not a coincidence either that they like to show the homes that also have the highest commissions for themselves as well.

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It is like any business, the good ones who survive are those who behave ethically and honestly. Those who behave based on whatever bad experience you must have had usually do not last because they have no idea what they are doing.

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They are all RIDICULOUSLY priced thieves. When there is 18,000 in realtor cost to sell a fricking 300,000 home... that's robbery. Realtors have their place in this world but it's ridiculous the amount of commission paid to them.

I dont know what you do, but in my opinion considering the amount of time you have to post on TD each day (based on a quick post search) I presume you are RIDICULOUSLY overpaid as well

I talked to several real estate agent when selling my house and they pretty much all admitted that they won't show a house thats FSBO unless there buyer request it specifically.

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An attorney is great for writing up a contract, but they are not going to go out and help you with getting through inspections, appraisals, holding your hand with the lender and everything else that comes up prior to closing.

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All of these jobs can be hired out by an individual homeowner just as easily as a real estate agent. Like previous threads on this have covered agents can provide services to people who don't wish to perform all the due diligence themselves. Where agents get into trouble is when they insist that using an agent is the only way to negotiate real estate transactions. Many people have no need to pay 3 - 6 % to handle tasks that can be handled by the seller/owner.

Your lack of foot traffic might have to do with the area, your pics, or the fact that Obama is in the house.

Maybe your pics aren't flattering. I've seen pics of homes represented by real estate agents and some of their pics stink except when it comes to nicer homes $400K+.

I read homebuyers want ready to move in homes with great curb appeal AND stainless appliances, new roofs etc. instead of fixers. You didn't mention what your home looks like.

I would use a wide angle lens, a flash, and/or auxilliary lighting to present the rooms at their best.

There is a home in the area that is for sale, but is a huge eyesore. I know if I were in the market and regardless if it was listed with an agent or not, I wouldn't bother taking a look inside based on the outside.

There is a realtor in this area that seems to get more than her fair share of listings. What is funny is her homes seem to stay on the market longer than most.

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This makes sense. It isn't necessarily "blackballing", it's just that they'd rather deal with a pro who knows the ropes.

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Nothing to do with dealing with pros and all to do with protecting their trade organization monopoly.

Heaven forbid people figure out that a lock box is not worth 3%. If they show FSBO and the deal goes smoothly, said buyer will understand they dont need a realtor when it becomes sell time.