The $495 fee (they range from 295-595 with different agencies) is a fee collected by our broker, per transaction, as mine only gets 10% of the commission for deals I generate on my own, and have to stay in business somehow.  

Plus she's hilarious and sweet and we love her.Our agent had been making a number of unsuccessful "low ball" offers on properties on our behalf, maybe too low (I'm admitted the super-conservative math nerd of the partnership), when Christina noticed a property on her way to work that had a real estate agency sign in the yard, so she makes the call (yay, another offer!)

I believe we are almost at the end of the current expansion phase of the current cycle.This is consistent with what the major agencies are predicting.

Ideally, this is when I set up their auto email (easier to get geographic boundaries just right when they're with me), and right after that meeting I send them the buyers agency agreement to sign (electronically). 

I do not intend to give up, but it is extremely frustrating dealing with people who are desk analysts, and cannot think beyond the mainstream mindset.

If enough people file complaints, the agencies that are responsible for being the watchdogs will start paying attention and play "Whack-A-Mole" as soon as they pop up.I know that some of you are thinking, "If you get sucked in, it’s your own fault!"

Did you notice it says specifically "contact the association manager for the agency that is working with the association?"  

Where can I find the ARV at besides with the real estate agencies?

If so, how is working with the local agency?

Lodging is a pioneer rental management and concierge agency in Miami.