All Forum Posts by: Joe Dijamco

Thanks for suggestion. We interviewed several agents and reviewed their CMA proposals. They all have similar suggested price, and like you said: 'pick the price you feel is accurate' that's exactly what we're doing and looking at other factors.

 Great feedback and agreed! Thanks, sir! 

 He does have a mentor that offers support & guidance, but not sure if he's a great broker. Hiring him could give help his career--this has been the overall message in the family. He had a full-time job but he left early this year to focus on real estate. Thanks, Ariel!        

His plans are: in addition to the MLS, networking with other in house agents and external contacts (not sure how many he has though). If it's priced to sell (let's say low $300k or at 299,999), see an offer within 30~45 days but some are selling quicker than others. He feels that we are doing him a favor by listing our property. Thanks, Jorge!

@Ryan Huggins - my house is pretty standard (with upgraded features), built in 2015 and regular neighborhood in the NW part of LV. We did interview 3 other agents and one stood out because of her experience and sales record in the past 12 months. As far as commission, you're totally right about not discounting it since we are family and he needs to earn a living as well. About the lack of experience, his wife (sis-in-law) did mention that he will do the same thing by pricing the house to sell and market it on the MLS and other marketing channels. So why not give him the chance and save you some money?

@Jorge Contreras - I appreciate the advice especially not letting my emotions get in the way. 

@Jennifer Beadles - listing and selling my primary residence. You're right, it's a tough spot and I'm trying to be nice about the whole situation because he needs the experience. 

My brother-in-law has been a Realtor for around 2 years and sold / bought ~5 homes. The family is 'kinda' pushing my wife & I to hire him because (1) he's cutting his commission (saving us money), (2) with a medium-large Realty, (3) needs the experience and (4) sales (helping out his family). 

My reservations are: I don't want to mix family with business, his lack of experience (sales too).

We just feel bad if we don't hire him because not giving him a chance to prove himself. What's the best way to approach this without causing a rift? Thanks, BP! 

I'm about to list my property in Las Vegas and interviewing multiple agents. I've noticed the fees below listed on one of the agents' Net Sheet, and would like some input whether these fees are considered standard for a medium size Realty in Las Vegas or simply unnecessary fees? Thanks in advance! 

Name of Realty Document Storage Fee $4XX.00 - for storing my physical and electronic documents?  

HOA Resale $1XX.00

HOA Demand Fee $1XX.00

@Kris Hibbetts, I totally agree with @Account Closed it makes sense to sell now and invest the proceeds in acquiring other properties. I'm on the same path just waiting for my property to sell in the NW. 

 @Omar Merced - thanks, sir!