Open House with Team Reba

Episode #259 – Tough Rates and Terrible Agents

April 09, 2022 Reba Haas, Eric Aasness
Open House with Team Reba
Episode #259 – Tough Rates and Terrible Agents
Show Notes

Buying a home is particularly challenging right now and it's not getting any easier.  Would-be homebuyers are socked with a one-two punch of high interest rates and legions of lousy realtors.  But don’t let that prevent you from entering the market – just make sure you go in educated!

On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric take an intense look at these issues and offer their expert advice for navigating these troubled waters.   You’ll come away from the show learning:

·        The dynamics influencing current interest rate trends.

·        The economic challenges we can expect going forward.

·        The kinds of violations incompetent agents have been known to commit.

·        The penalties that MLS and licensing violations can carry for an agent.

·        Why dual agency with one real estate agent is such a potentially terrible arrangement for sellers and buyers.

·        Actions you should take if you witness a possible agency violation.

·        Important pointers for selecting an agent so as to avoid these situations altogether.

Plus, Reba and Eric share intriguing personal anecdotes about encounters with clueless agents and the sometimes unfortunate consequences.  Important reminders to do your homework when selecting an agent to represent you - all  on this episode of Open House with Team Reba.

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