tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post5181267245871298882..comments2007-08-05T17:52:55.822-04:00FRANK LL0SA Va Broker- BLOG.FranklyRealty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12647085935682292923noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-17017778992690882542007-04-11T20:23:00.000-04:002007-04-11T20:23:00.000-04:00

Hey "Anonymous",I love it when people use "Anonymous" and "little birdy."Are you a jealous agent or a non-agent with an agent friend? To answer your questions, YES!You got me!I did 6 Dual Agency deals in the past. But not since I implemented a new policy forbidding it!They suck and I vow to no longer do them, as it doesn't help my client who expects me to represent THEM. Think about it. As the

FRANK LL0SA Brokerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12647085935682292923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-21208023614907811802007-04-11T01:26:00.000-04:002007-04-11T01:26:00.000-04:00

Frank, a little birdie told that you've had nine transactions yourself in the past 2 years (most recent was Sept 2006, I hear) where you appear to have represented both the buyer AND the seller...hmmm. Sounds like "dual agency" to me...do you see it diff?

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-35493777826590189272007-04-04T13:23:00.000-04:002007-04-04T13:23:00.000-04:00

Frank,What's up w/ condos in north Arlington?Zoso is a rental now.1800 Wilson and Hawthorn had 25 and 35 units, respectively, returned at delivery. What's next? Corus et al cut off financing to Palatine or any one of the several still-under-construction buildings?

millionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-28884806858078165392007-03-30T01:15:00.000-04:002007-03-30T01:15:00.000-04:00

Hey Anonymous, Email me directly and I can find you one. What I'd do is go to ActiveRain and find a home stager and work backwards. A good home stager will know of a great agent that "gets it."Good luck!Frank

FRANK LL0SA Brokerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12647085935682292923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-54998283270740040062007-03-29T12:30:00.000-04:002007-03-29T12:30:00.000-04:00

Please, please recommend someone like-minded in CT. The agents I have met are uniformly slimy BS artists who quote Lereah (aka Mr sees-more-bottoms-than an OB-GYN) and have the IQ of oatmeal.

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-36047239485082206182007-03-16T17:16:00.000-04:002007-03-16T17:16:00.000-04:00

the thing i really really dislike above all else but realtors still publish it on every single flyer that arrives in my mailbox..."the seller pays my commission"that's probably the line i hate the most. even worse than the "priced out forever" and "it's a great investment" taglines.

millionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-47074801379803893702007-03-12T10:31:00.000-04:002007-03-12T10:31:00.000-04:00

Actually NAR published that the national average is actually 5%.As for DOMP manipulation, did you read about it in BusinessWeek? That was from (in part) my blog and the information that I exposed to him.Also I just had a listing with 356 days on the market (long and blogworthy). I didn't adjust my DOMP or DOMM once!And once I took over a listing from another agent that had it for 250+ DOM, the

FRANK LL0SA Brokerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12647085935682292923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-20494110915735227472007-03-12T10:15:00.000-04:002007-03-12T10:15:00.000-04:00

Baloneyhttp://www.rd.com/content/real-estate-ripoff/I've had RE agents admit openly that they blacklist. And I guess the 6% commission happened by magic all across the country.BTW, I forgot to add -- don't manipulate the DOM for a house by relisting.

formfillernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-24748309967805365542007-03-12T10:01:00.000-04:002007-03-12T10:01:00.000-04:00

Hey Form Filler,There is a ton of competition. If it were a big boy monopoly I wouldn't be able to conduct business. The MLS being open to everyone is the key.

FRANK LL0SA Brokerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12647085935682292923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-84787813955702814852007-03-12T09:57:00.000-04:002007-03-12T09:57:00.000-04:00

How about not blacklisting FSBOs and listings by discount brokers? How about not lobbying to remove public access to sale transaction info? How about genuine price competition?

Formfillernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-49224414705742019722007-03-09T16:08:00.000-05:002007-03-09T16:08:00.000-05:00

Hey Million!Too funny. Somebody is going to get fired for that one, and it isn't me. Thank God that place is now under contract.See that was the secret hidden 12th rule of subliminal advertising. Everyone know that sex sells, so using condom to sell a condo makes sense!Thanks for doing a background check on me. I'm fatter, I mean flattered.;-)

FRANK LL0SA Brokerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12647085935682292923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-34475291157456491362007-03-09T10:25:00.000-05:002007-03-09T10:25:00.000-05:00

i have another good one...how about not posting ads on Craigslist about "North Arlington's premiere NEW condom, The Odyssey." condom? c'mon Frank. put the camera down and edit.http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/rfs/288229568.html

millionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-80597743983596727422007-03-08T23:54:00.000-05:002007-03-08T23:54:00.000-05:00

Posting anonymously is akin to wearing a sign around your neck that says "I'm a big [synomnym for cat]". At least have the nerve to stand behind what you write.And I'm surprised you'd even waste your time responding to this obvious flame, Frank. Although I now know that if I don't make it as a realtor, Walmart's a better paying fallback!- Tchaka Owenhttp://tchakaowen.blogspot.com/

tchaka owenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01854363105662976449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-51991086758644796772007-03-08T21:53:00.000-05:002007-03-08T21:53:00.000-05:00

Hey Anonymous!Thanks for your post. Wow, looks like somebody was burned by a Realtor. I grew up with a mother getting burned, so I know what it is like.Where was I 2,3,4 years ago? Well 4 years ago I didn't have my license, but after that I was giving Tshirts out that said it was a bubble: www.tinyurl.com/2w3uhs , and the WSJ said that I was the first Realtor in the country that he spoke to that

FRANK LL0SA Brokerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12647085935682292923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-7779396757318263732007-03-08T19:21:00.000-05:002007-03-08T19:21:00.000-05:00

One more lame realtor trying to convince us that he's one of the good guys. Where were you 2,3,4 years ago. I guess a 2007 that will "suck, all 12 months will suck", brings out that integrity you've had under wraps. It's time for all you clowns to head back to the used car lot, or Walmart. Call me, if you become employed and I'll help you with a payday loan...realtors...what a joke

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-33284002010276000092007-03-08T09:42:00.000-05:002007-03-08T09:42:00.000-05:00

I am with you Frank. The client best interest should and will be serve. Fifty bucks does not do much for me to begin with. I fully agree with Client Bill of Rights. The picture thing should be a no brainier.Best regards,Frank Rubi, e-PRO

Frank Rubi, e-Prohttp://www.frankrubi.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-54384382428276867932007-03-08T09:41:00.000-05:002007-03-08T09:41:00.000-05:00

i LOVE it! it shows that you are really taking care of the clients and with their best interests in mind.cheers,cindy@staged4more

Cindy Lin, ASP, CRIS, IAHSP SF Chapter Preshttp://activerain.com/staged4morenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-44256668992083345252007-03-06T21:55:00.000-05:002007-03-06T21:55:00.000-05:00

The Vegas Odds system is wonderful. Simple, clear, meaningful and for what it;s worth, kinda fun sounding.

Athol Kayhttp://therealestateguide.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-44037800778540913832007-03-06T12:25:00.000-05:002007-03-06T12:25:00.000-05:00

Frank,how about "not pretending to be a financial advisor by making comments like: it's a good investment, instant equity, etc"?Thanks!

millionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-64150318027207561112007-03-06T10:54:00.000-05:002007-03-06T10:54:00.000-05:00

Love the bill of rights!One issue you seemed to have missed, or maybe the statues are different in VA. But, in common law and in many states if the buyer is in your office and the seller is in your office it is still dual agency. Here is a way to thing about it:The contract is between the consumer and the brokerage, not between the consumer and the individual licensee. The agency is determined by

Jon Boydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05482147310893224180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-343707287301432632007-03-06T01:37:00.000-05:002007-03-06T01:37:00.000-05:00

Frank: We don't use the Buyer Broker agreements in our area... I like the concept and suspect they will eventually make their way to the South Bay..

Kaye Thomas- CA Real Estate Westnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-67767370031751602282007-03-06T01:36:00.000-05:002007-03-06T01:36:00.000-05:00

Frank,The pictures thing kills me! For our local MLS, you can load up to 10 pictures for free! We have agents that do the drive by photos (you can usually see the side view mirror in the picture), agents that don't take a photo, agents that use cell phone photos, the list goes on and on. We take 20-30 pictures with a 6 megapixel camera with a wide angle lens and use the 10 best. We put all

Rita Taylor RE/MAX Real Estate Servicehttp://activerain.com/ritataylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-40624090985118023032007-03-06T01:35:00.002-05:002007-03-06T01:35:00.002-05:00

Elizabeth, That is Dual Representation (another agent in your office representing the other side). Dual Agency is when YOU are the Realtor for both sides.As for the domain, ok, to each his own. What I heard was a benefit to YOU and not to your client. I'll stick with the option that benefits my client.Thanks for your comment!Frank

FRANK LL0SA Brokerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12647085935682292923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-59979986929122761592007-03-06T01:35:00.001-05:002007-03-06T01:35:00.001-05:00

Hey Kaye,So are you able to follow all 10?If so awesome. If not, just curious, which one? Frank

FRANK LL0SA Brokerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12647085935682292923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-85383050039652760382007-03-06T01:35:00.000-05:002007-03-06T01:35:00.000-05:00

Frank- If it smacks of conflict of interest it is WRONG and we all know it.. this applies to escrow companies, lenders, title companies.. etc .. Your Client Bill of Rights is simply the right way to conduct business, I believe that ethical REALTORS® treat evey client this way.

Kaye Thomas- CA Real Estate Westhttp://www.kayethomas4homes.comnoreply@blogger.com