ME: Is this your exclusive listing? What is the location? BROKER: Hi! At this time, I have access to this apartment unlike other brokers. It is located on West 85th Street and West End Avenue. Let me know if you would like to view to rent this wonderful space! ME: Can you please answer my question straight...Do you represent the owner or not? Thank you. BROKER: Hello! To confirm, yes, I am a... [more]
ME:
Is this your exclusive listing?
What is the location?
BROKER:
Hi!
At this time, I have access to this apartment unlike other brokers. It is located on West 85th Street and West End Avenue.
Let me know if you would like to view to rent this wonderful space!
ME:
Can you please answer my question straight...Do you represent the owner or not?
Thank you.
BROKER:
Hello!
To confirm, yes, I am a Broker and have listed this property.
If you still have interest, despite I am a broker respresenting said
listing, please feel free to leave your full name and best number to reach you. Of course, this is usually the best method to set appointments and also, if there is still some curiosity or confusion it might be best if you feel comfortable to talk in person. On the phone sometimes it's easier to better understand situations :)
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Response by BA_DA_BOOM
almost 17 years ago
Posts: 86
Member since: Jan 2007
translation: the apartment is "primed" by another broker, and I want to represent you as the renter/buyer, even if this means you will have less room for negotiation as a result of my "help".
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Response by upperwestrenter
almost 17 years ago
Posts: 488
Member since: Jan 2009
Brokers sucks, period...i had one call me tonght, after i told her I would check out an apt at 202 RSD and she gave me 5 other places to see with her tomorrow...all were open houses i saw on steeteasy...i told her thanks, but no thanks, and she told me it would give me a good chance to negotiate if i used her...come on!!! Brokers suck...their industry is screwed and they are desperate...but you know what, TRY HARDER...i haven't been fired yet, and you know why? CAUSE MY CLIENTS LOVE ME...i am NOT in the real estate industry, but my clients value what i do...and these stupid real estate agents SUCK.. I HATE THEM
they are losers
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Response by Dwayne_Pipe
almost 17 years ago
Posts: 510
Member since: Jan 2009
upper west: Agree 1000%. They add little value and offend greatly. Compare this to other professions - lawyer, dentist, accountant - who add lots of value and offend rarely. In short, for what you pay (Thousands!!!!!! just for a rental), brokers are the worst.
The internet, coupled with the current economic climate, is rapidly rendering their profession obsolete.
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Response by newbuyer99
almost 17 years ago
Posts: 1231
Member since: Jul 2008
Very funny, matches several conversations I had when we were looking almost verbatim.
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Response by soph
almost 17 years ago
Posts: 55
Member since: Jan 2009
If the broker isn't giving you the exact address it's probably not his/her exclusive & it's either a "limited" listing meaning only a few brokers have access/ a relationship w/ the owner or it's an "open" listing meaning anyone who knows about the apt can show it & rent it. Broker doesn't want to give you the exact address b/c they don't want you to try & rent it on your own or they think you might be a broker who doesn't know what building it is & is fishing for info. BTW- I'm a broker.
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Response by starfish
almost 17 years ago
Posts: 249
Member since: Jul 2007
I agree that there are lots of hack brokers out there - even a lot in the major agencies. But, enough with the "they ALL suck" routine. I've worked with a couple part-timers who were no good and were doing it as a hobby (which includes far too many NY Brokers), but I have also worked with two who were excellent. I think two of the main problems in the industry is it is too easy to become a broker (I am a lawyer and can become one just by signing up, which makes no sense whatsoever) and there seems to be little to no oversight/no enforeced guidelines on how they should operate. Good luck with your search.
translation: the apartment is "primed" by another broker, and I want to represent you as the renter/buyer, even if this means you will have less room for negotiation as a result of my "help".
Brokers sucks, period...i had one call me tonght, after i told her I would check out an apt at 202 RSD and she gave me 5 other places to see with her tomorrow...all were open houses i saw on steeteasy...i told her thanks, but no thanks, and she told me it would give me a good chance to negotiate if i used her...come on!!! Brokers suck...their industry is screwed and they are desperate...but you know what, TRY HARDER...i haven't been fired yet, and you know why? CAUSE MY CLIENTS LOVE ME...i am NOT in the real estate industry, but my clients value what i do...and these stupid real estate agents SUCK.. I HATE THEM
they are losers
upper west: Agree 1000%. They add little value and offend greatly. Compare this to other professions - lawyer, dentist, accountant - who add lots of value and offend rarely. In short, for what you pay (Thousands!!!!!! just for a rental), brokers are the worst.
The internet, coupled with the current economic climate, is rapidly rendering their profession obsolete.
Very funny, matches several conversations I had when we were looking almost verbatim.
If the broker isn't giving you the exact address it's probably not his/her exclusive & it's either a "limited" listing meaning only a few brokers have access/ a relationship w/ the owner or it's an "open" listing meaning anyone who knows about the apt can show it & rent it. Broker doesn't want to give you the exact address b/c they don't want you to try & rent it on your own or they think you might be a broker who doesn't know what building it is & is fishing for info. BTW- I'm a broker.
I agree that there are lots of hack brokers out there - even a lot in the major agencies. But, enough with the "they ALL suck" routine. I've worked with a couple part-timers who were no good and were doing it as a hobby (which includes far too many NY Brokers), but I have also worked with two who were excellent. I think two of the main problems in the industry is it is too easy to become a broker (I am a lawyer and can become one just by signing up, which makes no sense whatsoever) and there seems to be little to no oversight/no enforeced guidelines on how they should operate. Good luck with your search.