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5% for me + various breakage fees and other minor costs.
by MarcelOlsz 2y ago
5% for me + various breakage fees and other minor costs.
- NewJazz 2y agoCan you imagine if buyers and sellers only had to pay, say 1% each? The whole market would become a lot more liquid. But nah, brokers are essential and have your interests at heart.
- s1artibartfast 2y agoThey absolutely aren't required and fees are negotiable.
- MarcelOlsz 2y agoYeah sure but then nobody will ever see your property for sale unless they drive by it. Purplebricks also shut down in Canada.
- s1artibartfast 2y agoWhat do you mean? Im not sure about Canada, but Private individuals can list on redfin and Zillow in the US. MLS posting must be from a broker, but you can hire one flat rate upload your listing
- MarcelOlsz 2y agoYou think I should instead list on redfin/zillow instead? Never considered it before. Do you know of any others?
- NewJazz 2y agoLol yeah. Biggest joke ever.
- throwaway2037 2y agoThis issue is frequently raised on HN. If estate agents only got 1% of sales, then could not even cover the cost of an office and (usually) a car and pay them self a middle class wage. Most people buy one or two houses in their entire life. It makes sense to have an expert to guide them through the process.