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Tony Lewis, Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo (Summit Real Estate Group)

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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
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Tony - I think it has been tried several times over the years. The problem is you won't see this change unless everyone in the industry changes at the same time.

Who would pay hourly for a service when they can go somewhere else and get it for free. That is why when brokerages have tried this in the past, they have not had any success.

Aug 23, 2015 10:14 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no.....  I hope not, anyway....

Aug 23, 2015 07:46 AM
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The Woodland Team of Texas
The Woodland Companies - Austin, TX
Land Specialists

Tough to change a business model that works so well for the consumer.

Nov 25, 2018 05:37 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Far too independent group to ever organize and force consumers to pay for their time rather than for the results.

Too bad that all businesses don't charge based on production like this one does. 

Of course, most employees would starve if they had to produce...

Aug 23, 2015 01:12 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Some years back there was acompany out in a westeern state was going t try this...Never really took off.

Aug 23, 2015 09:08 AM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Failure of the NAR to react to the pressures of their competition will surely bring them to their knees. They are in reaction mode at this moment and need to reign in those forces by being proactive. It might be a case of too little too late. I expect the changes to happen within the next decade if no correction is made.   

Aug 23, 2015 06:50 AM
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Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

it is here now. yes. thats our local help you sell is based on a time per dollar ratio. he has each step down in terms of price per item. on the buying side, they havent perfected it yet. but i see it coming soon to an area near you. especially if you are the best in the area. top notch and all, you should be able to charge per hour or job. like a lawyer or accountant.

Aug 23, 2015 06:48 AM
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Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
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Maybe one day.  I see discount brokerages getting paid upfront $500.00 even if the house sells or not.  

Aug 24, 2015 12:18 AM
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Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

I don't see that happening any time soon.

 

Aug 23, 2015 03:44 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Not unless no one was still working the traditional way we do now.  

Aug 23, 2015 01:58 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I don't see that happening anytime soon.  If anything I see DIY Agents.

Aug 23, 2015 01:20 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Tony, 

I have heard a lot of discussion on the subject.  

We shall see. A

Aug 23, 2015 08:10 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Real estate services in the future may be available at your local branch bank. Our antiquated industry needs many improvements.

Aug 23, 2015 07:19 AM
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Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

I have seen it in small instances. I would love to see it become the norm. Get paid for the hours I wok?  What a concept! :)

Aug 23, 2015 07:05 AM