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Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Like all plans, some work, some don't, None work all the time for everyone.

How it works for you depends on the details. When I use it I make it a 30 day limit. HOWEVER, my time has value. The owner must COMMIT to make the house sell-able in 30 days. These plans are very good for the serious seller. And if you have a strong list of buyer....works even better.

However, if you are simply 'scrapping' for listings, and have no real value to offer, the outcome will be disappointing.

Jan 17, 2016 11:43 PM
Ambassador
1,452,619
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

In reading the fine print of most of these set ups, the Seller loses big time!  I wouldn't tarnish my reputation with such a gimmick.  It is another way of "Buying a Listing" for desperate agents.  IMO

Jan 18, 2016 12:34 AM
Rainer
223,831
LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

I'm not a fan. I agree with Annette

Jan 18, 2016 12:10 AM
Ambassador
2,178,433
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

When I offered a "guarantee", it was fluid. It wasn't so much about what I wanted to guarantee as it was about understanding what the client expected. I sat down with the buyer or seller client in the beginning and we shared our mutual expectations.   We both had an understanding of what the other expected as we moved through the process.  

Jan 18, 2016 12:00 AM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

No.

No idea. Will read answers.

Nov 16, 2019 03:41 PM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

No, we don't.

Nov 16, 2019 10:20 AM
Ambassador
6,392,899
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Have not heard of it.

Apr 07, 2019 10:34 PM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I don't because after reading the small print, it is not in the best interest of the client

Jan 18, 2016 06:53 AM
Rainmaker
4,160,025
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Savina Delgado-Rodriguez No, I have not used it.

Jan 18, 2016 06:46 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Whatever technique you choose, the most important is to stick to it and do everything timely. Good luck. 

Jan 18, 2016 05:41 AM
Rainmaker
292,685
Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

I am not a fan of guarantees and certainly don't like the liability risk . I had to fire an agent who sent out postcards guaranteeing a sale or he would buy it himself language but the him was actually me because he worked for me . I had to do a disclaimer.. Never again

Jan 18, 2016 05:31 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I don't do guarantees.

Jan 18, 2016 04:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,858
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

As with any guarantee it all depends on the fine print.  Just think of any weight loss product, gym membership, car sale ad, late night informercial, stock market analysis... the list goes on. 

 

I know people who have used these and they worked great for them, in the right market.  If homes sell in 30-60 days, then a 90 day guarantee is a no-brainer.  Fine print is always a key though.  "Seller must list at or below realtor's recommended price" is a good one.  An overpriced home may not sell, but one priced right may fly off the shelf in the right market.  Like others said before me, seller must make home available and in good condition...

Jan 18, 2016 02:29 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

hell, no....

Jan 18, 2016 01:33 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Some well known multi-national retailers have guarantees of this length or even longer.  I like to give them my business.  It works.

Jan 18, 2016 12:50 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Guarantee to sell in 57 days if not sell I will do it for free. Common on.... Baloney.

These are always causes for dispute. Agents often receive compliants  and sometimes get dismissed from brokerage.

Jan 18, 2016 12:44 AM
Rainmaker
687,136
Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

If it includes the seller reducing the price until it sells...

Jan 18, 2016 12:14 AM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

See www.howardhanna.com for details on the Money Back 

Jan 17, 2016 11:28 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,349
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

No.  Very snake oil sales technique.

Jan 17, 2016 11:25 PM
Rainmaker
4,571,731
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

No.  I always thought these marketing techniques were rather gimmicky.  

Jan 17, 2016 11:24 PM