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Rainmaker
1,771,867
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

No, I would buy them a gift, take them out for dinner but work is work. Other professions, doctors or lawyers usually do not discount their work. Good question Debbie, I work very hard and are worth every penny.

May 14, 2015 01:42 PM
Ambassador
1,453,069
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Let's look at this way: you work in Corporate America and do your job VERY well and attract even more business/clients.  Do you expect your salary to be reduced or would a BONUS be more appropriate?

I had one Seller once mention that because his home sold in one day that I should lower my commission.  My response was we should be discussing how much my BONUS should be because I did my job so very well!

May 15, 2015 04:14 AM
Rainmaker
1,726,096
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

No, because those repeat client are loyal and respect our service to them.

May 15, 2015 12:21 AM
Rainmaker
2,363,566
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I just got two listings with the same client with the strong hope of eight more. I took less than a full full commission. In the DC metro area two numbers appear most frequently as the commission. In most cases I insist (?) on he Hightower number but with this client I took the lower number quite happily

May 14, 2015 02:55 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I think that would just cause problems.  Treat everyone the same and nobody can complain.

May 14, 2015 01:43 PM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I had one client who I got as a referral from USSA that did a total of 6 transactions with and I thought they merited that as they moved to Texas!

May 14, 2015 01:23 PM
Rainmaker
1,662,036
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

We have them over to our home for a steak BBQ.  We treat our clients like family. 

May 15, 2015 02:04 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

my clients would never ask..... and I would always offer right away so they didn't have a weak moment to ask....that would make me mad and the relationship would suffer from my response!!!!

May 14, 2015 11:54 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Debbie Reynolds I worked with an investor who purchased several properties. He made money and I made money.

May 14, 2015 11:09 PM
Rainmaker
911,448
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

I give it to some of them whether they ask or not.

May 14, 2015 10:09 PM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

I've been with the same doctor for 26 years and my choices are pay me now or get billed, never a discount. I'm of the same mindset!

May 14, 2015 10:08 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Hmmm, real estate BOGO plans. (way too costly)

Maybe a loyalty plan, get nine punches on the card and the 10th transaction is FREE!

To be honest, that sounds like a great idea.

May 14, 2015 09:52 PM
Rainmaker
4,883,260
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I will on a sell/buy situation.

May 14, 2015 09:46 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

You bet been there done that

May 14, 2015 09:21 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Debbie. On the mortgage side, we can't which makes no sense what so ever, as I would do it if I could.

May 14, 2015 07:56 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have done some of this for a few clients...but they were all sales and the proprties were very simple to sell.

May 14, 2015 02:20 PM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Possibly, depending on the client.

Dec 10, 2018 07:38 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Jeff nailed this one!

 

Dec 03, 2017 03:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Yes, our commissions are negotiable and not set firm; every client has a right not negotiate it with any broker. 

Feb 23, 2017 12:43 AM
Rainmaker
38,609
Holleay Parcker - Spinnaker Realty - Serving Clients From Corolla to Hatteras
SPINNAKER REALTY LLC - Kitty Hawk, NC
With 14 Yrs Experience in Outer Banks Real Estate

Hi Debbie;

I have a father and son who have completed 18 transactions with me over the years...and, they introduced me to a friend of theirs who is a builder, who I have completed another 6 transactions with.

I freely give them a discount on the sale of their properties, not on the purchase side. 

 

May 15, 2015 08:24 PM
Rainmaker
699,277
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

I give my mega repeats the referral fee I'd give another agent.  I usually just take it off the commission.

May 15, 2015 01:16 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

YOu buy 10 the last one is free.  

May 15, 2015 10:19 AM
Rainmaker
969,888
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

I will not let a repeat client lose a deal. That's how I spell returning clients. 

May 15, 2015 09:28 AM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

No, never, not a chance...they don't ask either because they value my expertise...or maybe just because they already know I am not a pushover, and will say no. 

Giving away part of your paycheck is a big reason that consumers don't respect agents.

Have you ever heard of an attorney reducing his fee the more his services are needed?

Please stop it!!!

Eve

Ps:  I would never want anyone to try to negotiate for me if they cannot keep their own commission in tact.

May 15, 2015 07:58 AM
Ambassador
3,345,237
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Debbie, it all depends.  My accountant, attorneys and eye doctor have given me a discount - loyal customer.  As a general rule I'd say no. But there are exceptions to every rule.  Again, it depends.

May 15, 2015 07:46 AM
Rainer
480,243
Raymond Denton
Homesmart / Evergreen Realty - Irvine, CA
Irvine Realtor®

Yes.

May 15, 2015 06:52 AM
Rainer
67,369
Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]

I would say Yes if he has bought 2 or more homes through me.  I had 1 person who brought a home in the subdivision I worked in and in 6 months later brought the same home but this one had a basement.

May 15, 2015 06:12 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,523
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No. My experience is that long term clients seldom ask for discounts. They receive more than full value.

I have given referral fees to clients who are also real estate brokers.

May 15, 2015 03:12 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

No, does your attorney, dentist, or any other long term service provider give you a discount because you have loyal to them?  

May 15, 2015 03:11 AM
Rainmaker
443,220
Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

I have discouned my fees for repeat clients. For me, I am hppay to reward loyalty.

May 15, 2015 03:01 AM