Comments on: Should Pricing Real Estate Consulting Services Change? http://www.buildrealestateresults.com/blog/should-pricing-real-estate-consulting-services-change.html by Kathleen Allardyce from BuildRealEstateResults.com Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:08:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kathleen http://www.buildrealestateresults.com/blog/should-pricing-real-estate-consulting-services-change.html/comment-page-1#comment-24267 Kathleen Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:40:24 +0000 http://www.buildrealestateresults.com/blog/should-pricing-real-estate-consulting-services-change.html#comment-24267 Ellen, I think it is exciting to think of it as the future. I'll be watching the talk on the subject and reporting back here. I'll have to look at the Assist 2 Sell and Help U Sell approach in more detail. Just having a flat fee doesn't meet what I'm thinking of. But I need to give it more thought. As far as liability, I'm not sure how it would change. Right now, there's very little definition of what is included in an agent's service. So, I think that writing up a list of things to be done would help, not hurt. Let me know if I'm missing something. If an agent writes up a description of services to be performed that doesn't include things that are required by law, then the agent really shouldn't be in business. Otherwise, wouldn't identifying the services help keep everyone informed? More posts and discussion to come! Kathleen Ellen,

I think it is exciting to think of it as the future. I’ll be watching the talk on the subject and reporting back here.

I’ll have to look at the Assist 2 Sell and Help U Sell approach in more detail. Just having a flat fee doesn’t meet what I’m thinking of. But I need to give it more thought.

As far as liability, I’m not sure how it would change. Right now, there’s very little definition of what is included in an agent’s service. So, I think that writing up a list of things to be done would help, not hurt. Let me know if I’m missing something.

If an agent writes up a description of services to be performed that doesn’t include things that are required by law, then the agent really shouldn’t be in business. Otherwise, wouldn’t identifying the services help keep everyone informed?

More posts and discussion to come!

Kathleen

]]> By: Ellen Marsh http://www.buildrealestateresults.com/blog/should-pricing-real-estate-consulting-services-change.html/comment-page-1#comment-24263 Ellen Marsh Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:22:03 +0000 http://www.buildrealestateresults.com/blog/should-pricing-real-estate-consulting-services-change.html#comment-24263 Hi Kathleen, You raise an interesting topic, which makes me think of some questions. Isn't that model already in place with companies such as Assist 2 Sell, Help U Sell, etc.? How would liability for the REALTOR be affected? How does this affect the agent/broker relationship? I think this definitely bears further watching and further research. Maybe we have met the future and it is here. Ellen Hi Kathleen,
You raise an interesting topic, which makes me think of some questions. Isn’t that model already in place with companies such as Assist 2 Sell, Help U Sell, etc.? How would liability for the REALTOR be affected? How does this affect the agent/broker relationship? I think this definitely bears further watching and further research. Maybe we have met the future and it is here.
Ellen

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.buildrealestateresults.com/blog/should-pricing-real-estate-consulting-services-change.html/comment-page-1#comment-24260 Kathleen Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:20:57 +0000 http://www.buildrealestateresults.com/blog/should-pricing-real-estate-consulting-services-change.html#comment-24260 Kevin - Glad you enjoyed the post, and thanks for joining in the conversation. I agree that changing something like the traditional agent compensation will be nothing less of a revolution. And, anyone who does it now is on the bleeding edge. So, if I were a lender, I'm not sure I'd suggest changing over right away because I think there are too many questions. But, I would feel comfortable mentioning that there is talk in the industry of the need for changing the business model. How about you agents out there? Any thoughts? Kevin – Glad you enjoyed the post, and thanks for joining in the conversation.

I agree that changing something like the traditional agent compensation will be nothing less of a revolution. And, anyone who does it now is on the bleeding edge.

So, if I were a lender, I’m not sure I’d suggest changing over right away because I think there are too many questions.

But, I would feel comfortable mentioning that there is talk in the industry of the need for changing the business model.

How about you agents out there? Any thoughts?

]]> By: Kevin Sandridge http://www.buildrealestateresults.com/blog/should-pricing-real-estate-consulting-services-change.html/comment-page-1#comment-24256 Kevin Sandridge Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:50:28 +0000 http://www.buildrealestateresults.com/blog/should-pricing-real-estate-consulting-services-change.html#comment-24256 Hey Kathleen. I loved reading this post. As I lender, I'm always looking for ways to advise my Realtor contacts as to how they might optimize revenue streams. I've not talked to them too much about their business model/broker model - but I do have a question. How would you feel if one of your lenders suggested a concept like the one you outline above as a way for you to improve your bottom line? Would you take it as if they were "speaking out of school," or would you be receptive to it? Thanks so much for any feedback you might provide. - kms Hey Kathleen. I loved reading this post. As I lender, I’m always looking for ways to advise my Realtor contacts as to how they might optimize revenue streams. I’ve not talked to them too much about their business model/broker model – but I do have a question. How would you feel if one of your lenders suggested a concept like the one you outline above as a way for you to improve your bottom line? Would you take it as if they were “speaking out of school,” or would you be receptive to it?

Thanks so much for any feedback you might provide. – kms

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