WSJ.com article.

I just had come over my desk and article from the WSJ and just flying through it I am not sure if I like what I am reading there.

It some how suggests that we had a set rate for our services and that we are taking kickbacks from lenders and Builders.


Here is the link to the article:

http://www.realestatejournal.com/buysell/tactics/20071218-loeb.html?refresh=on

"Know what's in it for the broker. Typically, sellers offer their brokers something beyond the customary 3% commission, which may naturally entice the latter to pressure you into a deal. To neutralize that bias, specify in your contract with the broker how much commission will be paid and ask that any extra money earned be applied toward paying your closing costs. You could also use an agent that represents only buyers (go to http://www.naeba.org). Exclusive buyer's agents typically pass additional incentives on to buyers in one form or another."

I thought the article was good but of course I don't agree with this part.Some agents do give anything above 3 away but we work for so little already we should get as much as we can.JMHO

That exactly the part I was talking about.......