Comments on: My Favorite Thing About Opening My Own Brokerage http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/ Phoenix real estate | Search Phoenix Homes for sale | Real Estate Blog Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:39:33 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: jamesmurrhttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/#comment-59597 jamesmurr Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:03:07 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/809#comment-59597 No problem putting that in if you arent going to spend any real time and money marketing the property. We put in a clause that they can terminate the contract but must reimburse us $2500 for marketing expenses. <a href="http://www.cortiersrealestate.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.cortiersrealestate.com</a> No problem putting that in if you arent going to spend any real time and money marketing the property. We put in a clause that they can terminate the contract but must reimburse us $2500 for marketing expenses. http://www.cortiersrealestate.com

]]> By: jamesmurrhttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/#comment-59320 jamesmurr Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:03:07 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/809#comment-59320 No problem putting that in if you arent going to spend any real time and money marketing the property. We put in a clause that they can terminate the contract but must reimburse us $2500 for marketing expenses. No problem putting that in if you arent going to spend any real time and money marketing the property. We put in a clause that they can terminate the contract but must reimburse us $2500 for marketing expenses.

]]> By: Rick Belbenhttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/#comment-35146 Rick Belben Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:26:37 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/809#comment-35146 There is no doubt your brokerage will be a success. No matter how bad the market is currently - someone who provides exceptional service etc will service will survive.I am sure it is nice to be able to not have to answer to anyone except the wife! There is no doubt your brokerage will be a success. No matter how bad the market is currently – someone who provides exceptional service etc will service will survive.

I am sure it is nice to be able to not have to answer to anyone except the wife!

]]> By: Rick Belbenhttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/#comment-35145 Rick Belben Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:26:19 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/809#comment-35145 There is no doubt your brokerage will be a succes. No matter how bad the market is currently - someone who provides exceptional service etc will service will survive.I am sure it is nice to be able to not have to answer to anyone except the wife! There is no doubt your brokerage will be a succes. No matter how bad the market is currently – someone who provides exceptional service etc will service will survive.

I am sure it is nice to be able to not have to answer to anyone except the wife!

]]> By: Lake Martin Voice » Blog Archive » If You Don’t Like My Service, Please Fire Me On The Spothttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/#comment-31121 Lake Martin Voice » Blog Archive » If You Don’t Like My Service, Please Fire Me On The Spot Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:46:11 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/809#comment-31121 [...] I saw a great post on the same subject by Jay Thompson, the Phoenix Real Estate guy.  I agree with his take [...] [...] I saw a great post on the same subject by Jay Thompson, the Phoenix Real Estate guy.  I agree with his take [...]

]]> By: FBS Blog » Blog Archive » How Do Consumers Choose An Agent, Part II: The Tyranny of Ordered Listshttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/#comment-28204 FBS Blog » Blog Archive » How Do Consumers Choose An Agent, Part II: The Tyranny of Ordered Lists Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:05:28 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/809#comment-28204 [...] in many ways, I think this is a good thing.  I consider, for example, brokers like Jay Thompson who just went independent and is building a great brand on-line through his blog and other sites the cream of the crop as to [...] [...] in many ways, I think this is a good thing.  I consider, for example, brokers like Jay Thompson who just went independent and is building a great brand on-line through his blog and other sites the cream of the crop as to [...]

]]> By: FBS Blog » Blog Archive » How Do Consumers Choose An Agent, Part II: The Tyranny of Ordered Listshttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/#comment-28205 FBS Blog » Blog Archive » How Do Consumers Choose An Agent, Part II: The Tyranny of Ordered Lists Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:05:28 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/809#comment-28205 [...] in many ways, I think this is a good thing.  I consider, for example, brokers like Jay Thompson who just went independent and is building a great brand on-line through his blog and other sites the cream of the crop as to [...] [...] in many ways, I think this is a good thing.  I consider, for example, brokers like Jay Thompson who just went independent and is building a great brand on-line through his blog and other sites the cream of the crop as to [...]

]]> By: Willhttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/#comment-28126 Will Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:13:28 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/809#comment-28126 Mary Pope-Handy and Jay: That is exactly why I have the outlays pus some for time spent recoupable. Now it's only happened to me once where I had to go get the money from a mind changer but once is enough to encourage me to continue the practice. I mean, the sellers are sincere in their desire to sell with me, right? And they like what I am going to do, right? So there's no problem. Change your mind in a day and there will be little to no cost. Change your mind in a month and there will be some significant costs. I think of it along the lines that if I took my taxes to be prepared by an accountant and halfway through decide to do it on my own or go to an HR Block you better belive that my old accountant would be charging me for servces rendered. Same with a lawyer. Switch mid-case they will still be charging you. Nothing says you are more professional than promising in writing that you will be doing the best of efforts (and all those little details that entails) for them all the while protecting your assets. We use that argument against commission cutting, don't we? If some agent will cut their own money how will they treat the sellers bottom line? Well, same here. If an agent is willing to spend all sorts of their own money as part of their service what are they doing to protect their investment and if it's nothing how will they be protecting the Seller's investment in their home? I'm all for an exit clause... just don't let the door hit you on the way out. That's how I see it. Yes, the rest of your sellers who do work with you will still be raving. The ones who try to take advantage will also be raving about how they had an agent do all sorts of work, pay all sorts of money, and then got kicked to the curb. You don't need them (but you do need your investment back). Mary Pope-Handy and Jay: That is exactly why I have the outlays pus some for time spent recoupable. Now it’s only happened to me once where I had to go get the money from a mind changer but once is enough to encourage me to continue the practice. I mean, the sellers are sincere in their desire to sell with me, right? And they like what I am going to do, right? So there’s no problem. Change your mind in a day and there will be little to no cost. Change your mind in a month and there will be some significant costs.
I think of it along the lines that if I took my taxes to be prepared by an accountant and halfway through decide to do it on my own or go to an HR Block you better belive that my old accountant would be charging me for servces rendered. Same with a lawyer. Switch mid-case they will still be charging you.
Nothing says you are more professional than promising in writing that you will be doing the best of efforts (and all those little details that entails) for them all the while protecting your assets. We use that argument against commission cutting, don’t we? If some agent will cut their own money how will they treat the sellers bottom line? Well, same here. If an agent is willing to spend all sorts of their own money as part of their service what are they doing to protect their investment and if it’s nothing how will they be protecting the Seller’s investment in their home?
I’m all for an exit clause… just don’t let the door hit you on the way out. That’s how I see it. Yes, the rest of your sellers who do work with you will still be raving. The ones who try to take advantage will also be raving about how they had an agent do all sorts of work, pay all sorts of money, and then got kicked to the curb. You don’t need them (but you do need your investment back).

]]> By: Florida Custom Home Buildershttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/#comment-28117 Florida Custom Home Builders Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:39:19 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/809#comment-28117 Congrats ! Building your business with your own vision is empowering and can have it's ups and downs always a good move. Here's to being the best in your area! Congrats ! Building your business with your own vision is empowering and can have it’s ups and downs always a good move. Here’s to being the best in your area!

]]> By: Mary Pope-Handyhttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/#comment-28115 Mary Pope-Handy Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:16:25 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/my-favorite-thing-about-opening-my-own-brokerage/809#comment-28115 Jay - congratulations on opening your own brokerage! I moved in December to KW for many of the same reasons (financial and branding freedom). I've been doing the "easy exit" listing clause for years and my previous managers never minded. About every 2-3 years, someone will sign a listing and then cancel either before we go officially on the market or after a very brief period (the latter is more frustrating, of course, but it almost never happens).The cancellation clause tells clients that you stand by your work and put their best interests first. Only one time did I feel that someone took advantage of me with it (I marketed the home extensively at "his price" with the understanding that if it didn't receive an offer in 3-4 weeks we'd reduce it - instead he cancelled it, relisted with a relative at the "right price").Wishing you every success! Jay – congratulations on opening your own brokerage! I moved in December to KW for many of the same reasons (financial and branding freedom). I’ve been doing the “easy exit” listing clause for years and my previous managers never minded. About every 2-3 years, someone will sign a listing and then cancel either before we go officially on the market or after a very brief period (the latter is more frustrating, of course, but it almost never happens).

The cancellation clause tells clients that you stand by your work and put their best interests first. Only one time did I feel that someone took advantage of me with it (I marketed the home extensively at “his price” with the understanding that if it didn’t receive an offer in 3-4 weeks we’d reduce it – instead he cancelled it, relisted with a relative at the “right price”).

Wishing you every success!

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