Question

I agree that it's important to be thorough when we are filling out this contract and let me ask you this ... Why haven't you already sold the home to your company, friend or neighbor? (No one has made us an offer) Your personal marketing hasn't worked and that's why you're hiring me ... is that right? (That's right) So, I'm curious as to why I should waive my commission. If my marketing works well enough to convince your company, friend or neighbor to buy it ... isn't that what you are paying me for in the first place? Aren't you hiring me to let the public know your home is for sale and convince people that they should buy it? So, why would I cut my commission if my marketing works? Top Agent Alternative: You have 24 hours to let them know you're listed. Call them. They do or they don't. Here's one ...

Answer 1

A homeowner is in a discussion with a real estate agent about commission fees relating to selling their home, possibly to a known contact.

Step-by-step explanation:

The dialogue presented appears to be a negotiation between a real estate agent and a homeowner regarding commission fees in the event of selling a home to a known contact of the homeowner. The real estate agent is making the case that they should not have to waive their commission if they were hired to market the property and that marketing effort ultimately leads to a sale, even if it is to a friend, neighbor, or company known by the homeowner.

The agent suggests that their expertise and marketing is what the homeowner is paying for, and if this results in attracting a buyer the homeowner already knows, then the commission is still earned. The Top Agent Alternative seems to be a suggestion that the homeowner has a limited time to inform their acquaintances about the listing before the agent's marketing efforts take full effect.