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Originally posted by Android View PostPerhaps you could offer a reasoned debate other than a vague personal opinion? That would be nice.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Postand, by the way,
do not ask people to reply, even if its a flame
then complain when they flame you
it makes you look a bit like a prima donna
It's really is not a contest, I simply proposed an idea and was looking forward to a wide range of pros & cons with perhaps some actual thought, logic and an explanation of why the system is not so great at the moment? Since the majority are honest but are having to compete with the dodgy few that are exploiting the system, I hoped a bright spark could have shared an insight into the mechanics of this business?Comment
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Originally posted by Android View PostActually, being flamed is not a problem as it is just harmless banter expected in any forum, but doing that without actually contributing an intelligent counter argument generally lowers the level of participation, Wouldn't you agree?
It's really is not a contest, I simply proposed an idea and was looking forward to a wide range of pros & cons with perhaps some actual thought, logic and an explanation of why the system is not so great at the moment? Since the majority are honest but are having to compete with the dodgy few that are exploiting the system, I hoped a bright spark could have shared an insight into the mechanics of this business?Comment
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Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostWhat's to reform
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Originally posted by Android View PostActually, being flamed is not a problem as it is just harmless banter expected in any forum, but doing that without actually contributing an intelligent counter argument generally lowers the level of participation, Wouldn't you agree?Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by Android View PostActually, being flamed is not a problem as it is just harmless banter expected in any forum, but doing that without actually contributing an intelligent counter argument generally lowers the level of participation, Wouldn't you agree?
It's really is not a contest, I simply proposed an idea and was looking forward to a wide range of pros & cons with perhaps some actual thought, logic and an explanation of why the system is not so great at the moment? Since the majority are honest but are having to compete with the dodgy few that are exploiting the system, I hoped a bright spark could have shared an insight into the mechanics of this business?
You really should try and think things throughLet us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Originally posted by administrator View PostI have never heard an EA disclose their fees to me before being shown around a house or buying one, that is a private deal between EA and punter, same as when you take on a contract.
Did you watch The Apprentice last night? Should shops be declaring what their margin is on the gear they sell on in case anyone gets ripped off? Are all shop owners therefore sharks because they make an undisclosed profit?
Are you new to contracting?
First: Disclosing the Client's true min/max does not mean they are disclosing the final agreed rate plus their % (i.e Profit), so your Shopkeeper argument does not apply and the agents will still protect their financial charges. But I do accept your premise that there must be some confidentiality.
Second: This is a true and accurate account of my current house sale;
I emailed my local EAs and asked for a "Sample Contract" and a "Fee Structure" so I could use these to short list three agents for the sole agency and a valuation visit. Only one refused so I emailed back thanking him for his interest with my best wishes. He immediatly emailed me back the full details with a note saying that the commission could be negotiated on the day if the house is chain free (which he knew it was).
So yes, even EAs will disclose their fees before a visit if they want to win more business. I saved £3000.
I hope this helps anyone here selling their houseComment
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Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Postwhy do you say enjoy at the end of your post ?
are you some sort of mentally deficient waiter-trained fast food, hard of thinking dumb-assed fckwit of a numbskull ?
is it a command ? it looks like one. ball bag.
Where are these newbie feckwits flocking from?Vote Corbyn ! Save this country !Comment
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Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostWhat is so interesting is that your idea has been "flamed" not by people with a vested interest (like me) but by people who have the most to gain from your so called transparency. Why? because the logic behind your argument is such that it could not be confined simply to recruitment, but also the implications of giving power to someone to make decisions on what is fair is quite abhorrent.
You really should try and think things through
Incidently, Does anyone know how does this business works abroad?Last edited by Android; 3 May 2012, 22:57.Comment
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