Published On: March 14, 2011
You wouldn't think of going to a nice restaurant and getting great service from a waiter and then not leaving a tip would you? We all realize that tips are an important source of wait staff’s compensation. In the same way, Realtors depend on commission income (by law) and are not compensated in any other way. If you contact a Realtor, try to be upfront with them and let them know what type of property you are searching for and give them the information they need to serve you. Don't run them around the area on fruitless property showings if you are not a serious buyer. Or switch from Realtor to Realtor without telling them what you are doing. Get your goals in mind, then contact a real estate professional for help. They will thank you!