re: National Association of Realtors agrees to end 6% commissions

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And again, I think that's why people have problems with realtors. 2% on $200k is $4,000. And for what is the realtor doing? Nothing that can't be figured out by an average person who uses google on "how to FSBO".

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You could say this about almost any industry? Why should I pay a contractor 20%+ to build a deck, I can just google building a deck and get it done myself right?

Its not always that easy.

The biggest issue with Real Estate that I don't know the answer to is its not a 9-5 M-F. You guys complaining about the commission are justified but who is going to show a house at 7pm on a friday night and 9am on a Sunday morning? The shite hours are worth something, and unfortunately that's a lot more than most people are willing to admit.

You want to close a deal this Sunday evening before the deadline Monday? How much do you think a lawyer would charge to make his arse come in and get it done? lol