Broke Brokerages, Bad Rentals & Buyer Beware: Real Estate Red Flags ๐Ÿšฉ

03/05/2025 36 min Temporada 1 Episodio 79
Broke Brokerages, Bad Rentals & Buyer Beware: Real Estate Red Flags ๐Ÿšฉ

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This episode dives deep into the nitty-gritty of what agents really need to know. From surviving low-commission brokerages to knowing when to run from a โ€œvirtual officeโ€ setup, weโ€™re talking about the red flags that can sink your career before it starts.๐Ÿ”Ž Topics We Cover:๐Ÿ’ธ Brokerage Commission Splits โ€“ Why generous splits matter, and why joining a broke firm is a fast track to the unemployment line. We pull back the curtain on broker stats, admin training, and smoke-and-mirrors branding promises.๐ŸŒ Google Earth Desktop Pro โ€“ How this underrated tool can change your property perspective and make you a location expert in seconds.๐Ÿ“‘ Title Search Timing โ€“ Should you leave the title search date open? Why rushing this step makes no senseโ€”especially when a listing agent insists on it.๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ Hiring a Friend โ€“ Why mixing business and friendship can be risky in real estate.๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Agents Saying โ€œWeโ€ โ€“ When a sellerโ€™s agent says โ€œwe,โ€ who exactly are they talking about? We dig into agency representation and clear communication.๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Rental Agreements 101 โ€“ If youโ€™re renting out a property: sign a lease. Know whoโ€™s moving in, take pictures, run a criminal record and credit checkโ€”no exceptions.๐Ÿ“Š Cottage Rentals for Sale โ€“ What financial docs you must see: profit/loss statements, future bookings, and management contracts.๐Ÿ“ฑ How to Get a Hold of an Agent FAST โ€“ Texting tips that get results: be honest, be clear, and disclose your situation up front.PEI Real Estate real-time search/videos/government links: https://michaelshomes.com/links.htmlReady to unlock the door to your dream property?๐ŸŽง๐Ÿก #PEIRealEstate #DreamPropertyOffer #LivingInPEI #ExplorePEI #PEIConnect with Michael: ๐Ÿ”— YouTube: Michael Poczynek ๐Ÿ”— Website: Michael's Homes ๐Ÿ”— Twitter (X): Michael's TwitterMy mailing list and weekly newsletter. This will deliver to your inbox New listings before they are on MLSยฎ, PEI Real Estate Tips, Tricks and Traps and general information about PEI.Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/b8yULfConnect with Patty: ๐Ÿ”— YouTube: Powerhouse Realty PEI ๐Ÿ”— Website: Powerhouse Real Estate PEIPrefer a more personal touch? Call or text us at:๐Ÿ“ž Michael: 902-626-6912 (Century 21 Northumberland Realty (1987) Limited)๐Ÿ“ž Patty: 902-626-6622 (Powerhouse Realty PEI Inc.)Thank you for tuning in, and may your day be filled with great opportunities in the world of Real Estate! ๐Ÿก๐ŸŒŸ

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