If the lender has rights to file a deficiency, they will usually weigh the costs to pursue a judgment against both the amount of the loss and they perceived likliehood they will collect.

But *noone*, in my opinion, deserves to independently decide what Real Estate Agent's comission should be based on the amount value *they* perceive for this Agent.Originally posted by Mike M: Also, I can tell you that the cheaper houses take a LOT MORE WORK than the expensive houses.

Don't want to not do enough but don't want to do too much if it might be perceived as strange to him!

Also curious how Detroit is perceived by RE investors.

If they are motivated, they are looking for someone to stop the pain or perceived pain of land lording.

Don't perceive my discouragement as giving up though!

There is a perceived conflict of interest when the an agent represent both the seller and the buyer in a distressed sale.

I think it tends to be more about how the agent feels they or the property will be perceived by the market if they 'pend' it.

(if you have equity in your current home) As a seller, you can't put blinders on, you have to perceive the entire market.Personally, we might sell our home this year, it cost us $400,000 to build it 5 years ago.

Have them repaired and they're perceived as good as new. 5.)