Ann, I believe you have skewed my remarks somewhat, we are not in disagreement so much.

I'm not promoting this site but I read this recently and it made me think a little more about my business and my personal life.http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/9-beliefs-of-remarkably-successful-people.html

I'd also disagree with any off the cuff remark by any attorney who would suggest doing less, attorneys often have other motives, like fixing screw ups done by thier clients, it could well be that....oh don't bother with that (thinking, I can fix that later if I need to).....yes, some attorneys are like that.

This family member has a normal 3/2 SFH in an un-remarkable neighborhood.

@John Fossetti - I agree with your remarks about marketing and especially networking.

He starts also spouting off random "Maryland law states" remarks, none of which I've heard about...even saying that I can not charge a disabled person so many fees because I'm essentially making it hard for him.

The price is $525,000 and the profit is $60,000 gross and about $40,000 net if you plan on remarking through the MLS.

,You will have people with smart uneducated remarks in any business you go in just hold your head high buy as many notes as you wish, and you will be ok.

A Realtor is a member of the National Association of Realtors and is not a license.Pros: You can search the MLS at any time, set up and change your criteria when you like and have the changes take place immediately instead of waiting for someone to call you back, you can read the "broker's only" remarks which don't show up on the reports agents give to their clients, you can make some extra money (assuming you don't plan to leave your current job and wish to work in real estate only part time) by taking on clients of your own, you can search for your own sales and rental comps, and you have plenty of networking opportunities with other agents.Cons: It costs money to maintain a license.

I have a few questions -* Is the listing agent obligated to note in the MLS remarks (viewable by the public) that it's a short sale?