tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18328828.post839789009429443436..comments2023-10-29T06:22:18.621-04:00Comments on Jennifer's World: Unsolicited AdviceJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14294460711252380458noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18328828.post-49075824177826980822008-04-06T22:55:00.000-04:002008-04-06T22:55:00.000-04:00Good point. I hadnt considered the incentives aspe...Good point. I hadnt considered the incentives aspect, although from a marketing perspective this owner/agent isnt doing themself any favors.<BR/>It does remind me I want to read that book. Thanks for your comment.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14294460711252380458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18328828.post-65389307104836938392008-04-06T21:00:00.000-04:002008-04-06T21:00:00.000-04:00Jennifer,There's a chapter in Freakonomics on this...Jennifer,<BR/><BR/>There's a chapter in Freakonomics on this very topic. The authors posit that it is the agent's goal to get you to sell your house ASAP because it's in his or her best interests to be involved in as many sides as possible. When the agent is the owner, that incentive disappears and they'll just hold out for higher prices than they would encourage one of their clients to take. I'll let Jim weigh in on this if he'd like, because his perception may differ.Stormyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653310052958417894noreply@blogger.com