Podcast 22: Everything you need to know about Real Estate Commissions & Legal Fees

Podcast 22: Everything you need to know about Real Estate Commissions & Legal Fees Market Update (Dec 2021)  -  Not all realtors are created equally Ensure that you understand exactly what the realtor’s services include Staging Photography Decluttering / furniture storage / junk removal / maid services Colour brochures Marketing Flyers -  what are the standard commission rates? - are they negotiable? - You Get what you pay for.  The good realtors don’t have to discount their services -  When selling do you pay a commission if the transaction does not close? Buyer backs out? -  what is a hold over provision? How does it apply if you are a seller? If you are a buyer? - As a seller, do you want to work with a realtor that just discounted their commission? - Not all lawyers are created equally - my pet peeve is when lawyers do not respond in a timely manner to a call or email - Legal fees vs disbursements - What can clients expect to pay for a purchase & sale?