Wouldn't you like to have a 3% commission on the historic W.T. Waggoner Estate Ranch in Texas. It is rumored to have been sold to Stan Kroenke, the billionaire owner of the NFL’s Rams, for $725million

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker! (Fathom Realty Washington LLC)

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Richie Alan Naggar

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No I would not want 3%. I would ecstatic with .5 % of a point

Feb 09, 2016 10:45 PM

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Barbara Todaro

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I'd be thrilled with a referral fee on that one!!!

Feb 09, 2016 11:02 PM

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington It would be nice. I learned the hard way that wealthy sellers haven't gained their wealth by paying full fees in real estate transactions. I would hope they all aren't like that.

Feb 09, 2016 10:19 PM

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YES, that would be a great retirement fund.....

Feb 09, 2016 10:41 PM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

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Yes I would but reality is that commission was probably negotiated.

Feb 09, 2016 10:17 PM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

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It would be nice - but what was the commission amount in reality?

Feb 09, 2016 10:16 PM

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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807

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Paul - That would have been nice. It would be more than enough to retire on.

Feb 12, 2016 02:29 PM

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Joan Cox

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I am sure a very seasoned agent got this sale!

Feb 12, 2016 09:13 AM

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Wayne Martin

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At that price a 3% commission is a daydream!

Feb 10, 2016 09:28 PM

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Sharon Kowitz

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Cary, NC Relocation Specialist ~ Buying or Selling

Hmm....well if you twisted my arm I'd probably take it!

Feb 10, 2016 12:47 PM

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Jeff Pearl

Samson Properties / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA

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Let's see, 725,000,000.00 x 3 = 21,750,00.00. I could live on that if I'm figuring correctly!

Feb 10, 2016 06:56 AM

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Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

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725 mil is for sure the most expensive listing in the U.S. anyone would be honored to be a part of such transaction.

Feb 10, 2016 04:15 AM

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Kathleen Luiten

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"Like", no.... LOVE, yes!

Feb 10, 2016 03:57 AM

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Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Uh... that would be a YES !

Feb 10, 2016 03:09 AM

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William Feela

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I would have sold that for 2.9% and then given him season ticketes to the Vikings!

Feb 09, 2016 11:39 PM

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Roy Kelley

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Yes, that would make a very productive year.

Feb 09, 2016 11:13 PM

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Candice A. Donofrio

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Why yes. Yes I would. Yee hah!

Feb 09, 2016 11:07 PM

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Roy Kelley

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Raymond E. Camp

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Only if I had a license in the Grand State of Texas.

Feb 09, 2016 10:39 PM

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Kevin J. May

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I wou.ld never expect to anything close to 3% at that price point Paul. Nonetheless we can all dream about catching that BIG one!

Feb 09, 2016 10:34 PM

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Bob Crane

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Yes, I would.

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Will Hamm

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Boy that would put me in a difference tax bracket.

Feb 11, 2016 11:00 AM

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Kat Palmiotti

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I'd take less - 1/2 of 1% is still $3.6M. That would be a nice one-transaction commission.

Feb 10, 2016 07:50 PM

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Praful Thakkar

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington I think I could negotiate better compensation...

Feb 10, 2016 02:46 PM

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Patricia Kennedy

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That's a nice piece of change!

Feb 10, 2016 02:21 PM

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Yes please

Feb 10, 2016 01:08 PM

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

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Did it pay a 3% commission? Whatever it paid ... I am sure it was a lovely payday.

Feb 10, 2016 12:22 PM

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Debbie Laity

CinaJones Real Estate - Cedaredge, CO

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That would be a nice paycheck.

Feb 10, 2016 09:29 AM

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

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Forget that! I'd like to have the cash to purchase that property!

Feb 10, 2016 07:18 AM

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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

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HELLS BELLS! I could finally retire!

Feb 10, 2016 05:00 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Yes, it would be nice. Though, I doubt there was a 3% commission on this sale.

Feb 10, 2016 04:44 AM

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Eve Alexander

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...and I bet that agents were tripping over themselves discounting their commission.

Eve

Feb 10, 2016 02:34 AM

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington in real estate transactions of this size, the commission is at a lower rate than the usual 5 or 6%. In commercial transactions it can be as low as 1 or 2%, It is still a nice chunk of cash. A

Feb 09, 2016 11:57 PM

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

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All day every day, i would love to see what makes a home worth 725 Mill as well.

Feb 09, 2016 11:53 PM

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Stephanie & John Webb

Latte Stone Realty LLC - Albuquerque, NM

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I would have loved to have that commission :-)

Feb 09, 2016 11:34 PM

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Sybil Campbell

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Absolutley, I could retire and travle for the rest of my life.

Feb 09, 2016 11:18 PM

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No I would not want 3%. I would ecstatic with .5 % of a point
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington It would be nice. I learned the hard way that wealthy sellers haven't gained their wealth by paying full fees in real estate transactions. I would hope they all aren't like that.
Yes I would but reality is that commission was probably negotiated.
It would be nice - but what was the commission amount in reality?
Paul - That would have been nice. It would be more than enough to retire on.
Let's see, 725,000,000.00 x 3 = 21,750,00.00. I could live on that if I'm figuring correctly!
725 mil is for sure the most expensive listing in the U.S. anyone would be honored to be a part of such transaction.
I would have sold that for 2.9% and then given him season ticketes to the Vikings!
I wou.ld never expect to anything close to 3% at that price point Paul. Nonetheless we can all dream about catching that BIG one!
I'd take less - 1/2 of 1% is still $3.6M. That would be a nice one-transaction commission.
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington I think I could negotiate better compensation...
Did it pay a 3% commission? Whatever it paid ... I am sure it was a lovely payday.
Forget that! I'd like to have the cash to purchase that property!
Yes, it would be nice. Though, I doubt there was a 3% commission on this sale.
...and I bet that agents were tripping over themselves discounting their commission.

Eve
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington in real estate transactions of this size, the commission is at a lower rate than the usual 5 or 6%. In commercial transactions it can be as low as 1 or 2%, It is still a nice chunk of cash. A
All day every day, i would love to see what makes a home worth 725 Mill as well.
Absolutley, I could retire and travle for the rest of my life.