Originally posted by DodgyAgent
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Unfortunately that property is under offer
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Funny! But I bet when a pimp meets an Estate Agent, it's like Neo & Agent Smith in Matrix Revolutions! -
Estate agents are just order takers, especially in the boom years. I'm not sure exactly what value they add.Originally posted by DodgyAgentEstate Agents
tsk! what a bunch of bastar*s eh?
If you don't have them the chain moves quicker.
The internet is the only shop window you need.
You are the best person to sell your house.The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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All agents are just accomplished liars for the lazy minded.
An Agent merely lies to both parties to make them feel better about a transaction. They talk the market up/down to ensure a swift deal and max commission.
Pure and simple.Comment
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Up until the sale agreed point yes. A middleman between you and the vendor/buyer slows things down. I've done it without an agent and it's much quicker.Originally posted by King CnvtThey talk the market up/down to ensure a swift deal and max commission.The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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Only when machines can lie convincingly.Originally posted by NoddYAll agents can be supplanted by machines.Comment
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Maybe it was below market price.Originally posted by BagpussUp until the sale agreed point yes. A middleman between you and the vendor/buyer slows things down. I've done it without an agent and it's much quicker.
I'm alright JackComment
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