As a Realtor, what is your most frequently asked question from a prospective buyer?

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Tamra Lee Ulmer, NRBA ~REO Broker / Auctioneer (Arizona Resource Realty)

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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA

Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

"Do you know where you are going?"

Jul 26, 2016 06:20 AM

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8

Ryan Huggins - Thousan...

Thousand Oaks, CA
Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA
Jennifer Mackay

Panama City, FL
Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX
LeAnn Sink - Realtor K...

Knoxville, TN
Bob Crane

Stevens Point, WI
KAREN SANCHEZ

Apple Valley, CA

Rainmaker
1,610,170

Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

How is the market and what can I get for X per month?

Jul 27, 2016 04:07 AM

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2

Raj Taj

Lake Bluff, IL
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Rainer
187,002

Raj Taj

RE/MAX - Lake Bluff, IL

Drive By Blessings!

What smells?

Jul 26, 2016 07:08 PM

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2

Ryan Huggins - Thousan...

Thousand Oaks, CA
Raj Taj

Lake Bluff, IL

Rainmaker
3,988,509

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

What do you think the seller will take?

Jul 26, 2016 11:28 AM

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2

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

Rainmaker
5,775,574

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Tamra,

What both KAREN SANCHEZ and Dorie Dillard said. A

Jul 26, 2016 08:53 AM

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2

Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX
KAREN SANCHEZ

Apple Valley, CA

Rainmaker
323,063

KAREN SANCHEZ

Reputable Realty - Apple Valley, CA

...Marketing your home like no one else will.

How is the market?

Jul 26, 2016 08:49 AM

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2

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA

Rainmaker
5,816,994

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

How is the market??

Jul 26, 2016 08:45 AM

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2

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA

Rainmaker
2,246,536

Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com

Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA

Associate Broker

How low can I get this property.

Jul 26, 2016 07:00 AM

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2

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...

Atlanta, GA

Rainmaker
1,903,916

Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

Real Estate Broker Retired

They get confused about the mortgage payment & taxes included. When the 1st payment is due.

Jul 26, 2016 06:09 AM

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2

Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX
Tamra Lee Ulmer

Payson, AZ

Rainmaker
5,999,725

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

What will my monthly payment be and what's the interest rate?

Jul 27, 2016 05:24 AM

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1

Jerry Newman

San Antonio, TX

Ambassador
3,637,076

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

How much over asking price do you think I will need to pay to get my offer accepted?

Jul 27, 2016 01:13 AM

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1

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
4,434,437

Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Why are they selling?

Jul 26, 2016 09:12 PM

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1

Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...

, CA

Ambassador
7,408,934

Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

As a Forester one of the top questions I hear is "what is it worth?" The second is, "What do I need to do for my forest?"

Jul 26, 2016 06:52 PM

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1

Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...

, CA

Rainmaker
4,337,221

Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Tamra Lee Ulmer - am I paying too much?

Jul 26, 2016 03:00 PM

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1

Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...

, CA

Rainmaker
1,772,273

Noah Seidenberg

Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL

Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

How is the market

Jul 26, 2016 02:20 PM

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1

Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

Rainmaker
1,684,073

Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

"Do you think they will take a lower offer?"

Jul 26, 2016 01:14 PM

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1

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
2,443,563

Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Do I have to pay full price?

Jul 26, 2016 12:36 PM

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1

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Ambassador
3,778,724

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

How much will they take?

Jul 26, 2016 12:22 PM

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1

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
703,849

Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY

1 MONTH REALTY - Pleasant Prairie, WI

REALTOR in Kenosha, WI since 1994 - (262) 308-3563

Is the seller set at this price or will they take less?

Jul 26, 2016 11:38 AM

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1

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Ambassador
5,416,474

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

It varies some, but like sellers, and homeowners in general, it's how is the market? And secondarily, how's the market in our price range?

Jul 26, 2016 11:21 AM

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1

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
2,236,581

Debbie Laity

CinaJones Real Estate - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County

Will the seller sell for less? That one is very popular. There are really so many questions that get asked.

Jul 26, 2016 10:49 AM

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1

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
1,466,322

Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Tamra Lee Ulmer "Will you reduce your fee?"

Jul 26, 2016 07:41 AM

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1

Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

Rainmaker
183,672

James (Jim) Lawson, DBA

DomainRealty.com LLC - Bonita Springs, FL

Broker Associate, RSPS, BPOR, HI & PE

"What are the HOA or CDD fees," when they apply, is a frequent question.

Jul 31, 2016 03:01 PM

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Rainer
3,705

Heyleen Barzey

Keller Williams Partners Realty - Plantation, FL

Guidance & assist sellers/buyers in Broward County

It is good time to buy?

Jul 29, 2016 04:48 AM

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Ambassador
1,336,134

Jerry Newman

Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX

Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

What should I offer?

Jul 27, 2016 09:47 AM

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Ambassador
2,793,908

Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

"I have searched Zillow and Realtor com and didn't see what I am looking for. What else is out there?"

Jul 27, 2016 09:37 AM

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Rainmaker
1,562,567

Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED

RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

As an Exclusive Buyers Agent, many clients think I charge extra for this niche representation (i.e., EBA's don't take listings, or work for brokerages that take listings). So the FAQ I hear is: How do you get paid?

Jul 27, 2016 06:03 AM

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Rainmaker
1,731,508

Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL

Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Hmm, they never ask me as Realtor, they only ask me as a real estate agent

Jul 27, 2016 04:58 AM

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Rainmaker
639,573

Jonathan Hall

William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty - Danbury, CT

Realtor - Danbury,CT Area Real Estate~203-417-0523

Why are they selling?

Jul 27, 2016 02:27 AM

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Rainmaker
5,060,871

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Prospective buyers/sellers and people in general: How is the market?

Jul 27, 2016 01:34 AM

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Ambassador
2,715,243

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

When I was an active agent, it was: "What should I offer"?
Now, as a coach it is: "Can you help me"?

Jul 27, 2016 01:00 AM

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Rainmaker
1,769,484

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP

Big Block Team @ LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - San Diego, CA

Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

They alweays want me to predict the future.

Jul 27, 2016 12:12 AM

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Rainmaker
1,044,798

Jennifer Mackay

Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL

Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Depends:

Investor - will it rent?

Buyer - will it rent?

lol

Jul 26, 2016 11:15 PM

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Rainmaker
5,590,999

Barbara Todaro

Keller Williams Elite - Franklin, MA

"connecting land with builders"

we are listing agents.... we ask the questions!!!

Jul 26, 2016 11:03 PM

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Rainmaker
1,618,179

Harry F. D'Elia III

WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ

Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Do you think I can qualify for a home loan?

Jul 26, 2016 10:45 PM

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Rainmaker
3,077,367

Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Coldwell Banker Realty

Ron and Alexandra Seigel nailed this one!

Jul 26, 2016 10:41 PM

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Rainmaker
781,785

Jill Sackler

Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY

LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

Is it in a flood zone? Was it hurt during Sandy?

Jul 26, 2016 10:37 PM

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Rainmaker
5,278,276

Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

REALTOR®, Broker

How much do you think they will take?

Jul 26, 2016 10:25 PM

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Rainer
56,884

LeAnn Sink - Realtor Knoxville, TN

United Real Estate Solutions - Knoxville, TN

#ThinkSink when you need an agent.

Hands down.......Do the appliances stay? LOL.

Jul 26, 2016 10:25 PM

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Rainmaker
8,894,037

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

What is the price?

Jul 26, 2016 09:09 PM

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Rainmaker
634,682

Kathleen Luiten

Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI

Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Questions about values in different locations here.

Jul 26, 2016 06:14 PM

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Rainmaker
1,734,977

Inna Ivchenko

Equity Union - Calabasas, CA

REALTOR® | Residential & Commercial

It is always the same from everyone I meet: How is the market?

Jul 26, 2016 04:50 PM

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Rainmaker
1,060,747

Debra Leisek

Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

lot of good ones here!!! dont forget... which one would you buy?

Jul 26, 2016 02:37 PM

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Rainmaker
3,986,764

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Are there any deals left

Jul 26, 2016 12:41 PM

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Rainmaker
1,525,821

Sybil Campbell

Fernandina Beach, FL

Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

What is the best buy on the market.

Jul 26, 2016 06:56 AM

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Rainmaker
1,319,445

Sam Shueh

(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA

mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

re you the listing agent. We only want to work with her.

Jul 26, 2016 06:24 AM

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Rainmaker
3,054,793

Richie & You

pearlsforthesoul.com - Cedar City, UT

Author & Consultant

Buyers want a good deal. Is this a good deal... starts the conversation

Jul 26, 2016 06:19 AM

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They get confused about the mortgage payment & taxes included. When the 1st payment is due.
What will my monthly payment be and what's the interest rate?
How much over asking price do you think I will need to pay to get my offer accepted?
As a Forester one of the top questions I hear is "what is it worth?" The second is, "What do I need to do for my forest?"
It varies some, but like sellers, and homeowners in general, it's how is the market? And secondarily, how's the market in our price range?
Will the seller sell for less? That one is very popular. There are really so many questions that get asked.
"What are the HOA or CDD fees," when they apply, is a frequent question.
"I have searched Zillow and Realtor com and didn't see what I am looking for. What else is out there?"
As an Exclusive Buyers Agent, many clients think I charge extra for this niche representation (i.e., EBA's don't take listings, or work for brokerages that take listings). So the FAQ I hear is: How do you get paid?
Hmm, they never ask me as Realtor, they only ask me as a real estate agent
Prospective buyers/sellers and people in general: How is the market?
When I was an active agent, it was: "What should I offer"?
Now, as a coach it is: "Can you help me"?
Depends:

Investor - will it rent?

Buyer - will it rent?

lol
It is always the same from everyone I meet: How is the market?
lot of good ones here!!! dont forget... which one would you buy?
Buyers want a good deal. Is this a good deal... starts the conversation