We built two homes side by side on infill lots with a lot value of $20k each and hard construction costs of $196k (builder’s fee not included).

You also implied that we don't specifically price deals for our clients and the client's "rates and fees will be much higher".

Over 4k in damages, utilities, past due rent, court fees, tons of trash, holes in walls, pee everywhere, etc. 

If you're located in WI, check out Premier Point Realty and Homestead Realty....both offer the licensing course at a discount and some of the lowest fees/commission splits in our local market.

By the time it was all over, the court fees, attorney fees ate up the entire EMD and then some --- this seller never intended to sell the house. 

The deal sounded good at the beginning but thought it included his fee and it didn't so he's tacking on his 20% on every bill. 

If you signed a 3% buyers representation agreement and the seller is only paying 2.5% and nothing more then just ask that your agent amend the buyers representation to 2.5% so you are not on the hook for the last %I will say, some agents are VERY strict and won't budge from 3% fee which in my opinion is kind of ridiculous.If you are my client and the seller is only paying a 2.5 % fee I won't ask you for the additional 0.5%.

In total, including money lost from rent, legal fees, and repairs, the situation cost almost $30k.

Then you get 100% minus cleaning fees and maintenance. 

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