I would guess my ratio is 60% Listings and 40% Sales. I should close between 50 and 60 files this year.

P.S. That ratio may change quickly as Monday I took 3 Listing appts. for a total of 6 in a week.

Paul, I meant that they were a protected class in addition to being discounters.

Rick -

Come on Rick, why won't you answer my question?

Tucker TX -

Are you associated with a "discounted" brokerage? Are you a Realtor?

Am I a Realtor? Please.... Do you you think I could catch you in so many violations without being a Realtor? What was your second guess, Attorney? I'm flattered.

Tucker,
Sorry but so far you have not caught her in any violations at all. Each thing you have mentioned has not been a COE violation.

I know also what you meant by protected classes but you are really reaching on that one because there is an equal chance that the bonus would have been paid to one of the protected class so that would void your argument on protected classes.

Artical 2 is the only COE violation I could find.(1) The fact that she has an undisclosed bonus is an MLS violation.(2) She states that she has explained her tactic to the seller and that would relieve that one. But, imagine that conversation: "Here's the deal Mr. and Mrs. Seller, I'm going to post (much?) lower than the prevailing rate on the MLS and make those dirty discounters pay! Yes, some agents may not want to show your home if they don't call me first to get the secret handshake or they are a discounter. It really is more important that I conduct my personal vendetta visa v your home. After all, I really don't like those people and their buyers and I have an axe to grind. Who cares if they have the money to buy your home, I have a war to wage." Of course not in so many words, but that is how it ends up. That type of approach is not in the clients best interest and not acting in your clients best interest is always a violation.(3)

As far as protected classes, the potential exisists, is it really worth rolling the dice on that one?(4) Not for me.

Just to clarify, I think it is abusive to post extremely low or no compensation on the MLS to manipulate the system. It's a poor practice and won't stand the test of time.

Tucker,

Using your logic a "discounter" who posts low co-op fees would also be in violation...all of those $1 co-op or 1%

**use of these numbers is strictly for educational or entertainment use only and in no way endorses any commissions**

listings are also not in the best interest of the client.

Undisclosed bonus may not be MLS violation for her MLS system. The only system you can speak to is your own and does not apply to Article 2

Unless the co-op is mentioned in her listing presentation it has Zero relevance. Seller is agreeing to pay her X percentage to list and market her home.

Our Listing contracts disclose co-op amounts.

I would think most MLS systems have a field for a bonus.

I don't understand how a listing is not in the best interest of the person requesting it.

It is an abuse of the broker co-operative (MLS) to post $1 co-ops, and in my opinion anything below the prevailing rate.

Tucker TX (You too Rick)

You are not understanding at all - You just don't get it. I AM NOT IN VIOLATION OF ARTICLE 2! Article 1-9 are "DUTIES TO CLIENTS AND CUSTOMERS". In a co-op sale the Buyer Broker/Agent is NOT a client nor a customer!

Yes, and so do ours.

Well, then quit thinking - we don't

Well, well, well - WELCOME TO THE OTHER WORLD!
*** A "Brokerage" lists a "Co-Op" Commission below the "prevailing rate", and that brokerage is considered a "Discount Brokerage" BUT that same “Discount Brokerage” expects to be paid the “PREVAILING RATE” (or more) and NOT a discounted rate when they sell a competitors listing. So, what? - “Discounters” want their cake and eat it too? Only in a Socialist Democrat world - Do you finally get it?

A "Discounter" should expect to be paid what they are willing to pay.

I am right, you are; lets just say "In Error" and move on to another discussion.

Tucker TX -
Another note -
A undisclosed "Bonus" is NOT a MLS violation.

NOTE: I Have Never Posted A "NO COMPENSATION" ever on the MLS.
NOTE: By extremely "low", you mean like a "Discounter Brokerage"? :p

“Discounters” want their cake and eat it too?

It's 'eat your cake and have it too'. Everyone has their cake and eats it too.

Tucker
I know what I wrote -
It was NOT in error -
You really don't get it - do you -
Oh well, I'm not surprised - :rolleyes:

NOTE: By extremely "low", you mean like a "Discounter Brokerage"?

Yes