[Sweet Pea]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

....actually help them find a house??

Since we're moving across the country, we didn't exactly have time to shop for a good agent and basically picked the first one that fell into our laps.

Pros: She (and any agent) have keys that can let you into any home at almost any time. If your home is listed, it is just about open to any other agent who wants to show it.

Cons: Other than THAT, just about everything. She is doing squat. Gone are the days when agents helped you FIND a home (we're doing that ALL on our home), so why are they going to get 20 grand?


So..... Has anyone bought a home recently where their agent actively helped, using their knowledge of the area, find a home?

Haven't used a real estate agent in a while. But I do know of one that found homes for two young couples within the past three years. She did ALL the work involved - even gave one of the couples a refrigerator when they moved in. Right now, she is actively helping one of the couples find a newer home in this "buyer's market." She is calling them with leads frequently. THEY are doing diddly squat except driving by (or looking online at pictures) and then telling her if they are interested in seeing the inside of it. Maybe you need to find a new agent. Must be really frustrating to feel as if you are doing their job....