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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert, Call me at 850-517-7098 (PMI. Destin)

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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Price reductions are usually more effective.

Jun 06, 2016 08:54 PM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

No they do not. I tell sellers instead of a bonus to a buyer's agent, why not reduce your price by that amount or offer closing costs by that amount.

Jun 06, 2016 10:29 PM
Rainmaker
851,242
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

I've always been perplexed by this approach...  A property either works for a buyer or it doesn't.  I'd hate anyone to think I supported their choice because I'D make more $$.    I'd rather see any monies directly benefit the buyer, i.e. a list price reduction or addition of a home warranty.

Jun 06, 2016 09:13 PM
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911,228
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

No and no.

Jun 06, 2016 08:28 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Yes and yes.

Jun 06, 2016 11:58 PM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

No, I believe this walks the fine line of bribery.  Any incentive needs to be targeted towards the Buyers

ie a price reduction or decorating bonus etc.  The Realtor should not be benefiting.

Jun 06, 2016 11:38 PM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I think it does - greed will rear its ugly head at every opportunity

Jun 06, 2016 10:53 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no...especially not needed in a seller's market....DROP THE PRICE....THE PROPERTY IS OVERPRICED IF IT'S NOT SELLING....AND THAT STANDS IN ANY MARKET.

Jun 06, 2016 10:31 PM
Rainmaker
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

no 

Jun 06, 2016 09:31 PM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

No price reduction is more effective.

Jun 13, 2016 06:54 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Not sure, but it could make you look desperate and make a buyers agent look dishonest to their client.

Jun 07, 2016 09:58 AM
Rainer
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Andy Madrid
Hawaii Coast Realty, LLC - Kailua-Kona, HI
Expertise, Professionalism, and Service

It might increase showings by agents but I dont think it will bring an offer.  As everyone else mentioned, pricing is key.  If there is going to be an incentive, it should be directed towards the buyer.  I have seen where a property was priced correctly but high HOA fees detered buyers so the seller offered to pay HOA fees for the first year.

Jun 07, 2016 06:08 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Peter,

I have seen them work...each market is radically different.  A

Jun 07, 2016 04:19 AM
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1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Smells of desperation to me.

Jun 07, 2016 03:52 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

We do not need bonuses in my market. Generally, it feels desperate to me. 

Jun 07, 2016 03:00 AM
Rainmaker
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

Yes, they probably help some agents focus on that listing, if there are several like them. I like the program here in Naples that the new home builders are offering and that is to pay the agents their commission once the contract is signed.  Surprisingly the best part of the offer is that the agent gets to keep the commission, even if the sale is cancelled.

Jun 07, 2016 12:54 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

No, the buyers just discount the price by similar amounts.

Jun 07, 2016 12:50 AM
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1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Peter Mohylsky It might increase activity, but in the end the buyer always makes the final decision.

Jun 06, 2016 11:33 PM
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2,781,153
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I dont like it. It indicates that money is driving the deal not value

Jun 06, 2016 11:32 PM
Rainmaker
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

No.  Lower the price.  Win/Win for seller and buyer.

Jun 06, 2016 11:24 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,117
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

No.

No. 

The right price matters.   

Jun 06, 2016 11:04 PM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Not at all, since it is the buyer that pulls the trigger, not us as their agents.

Jun 06, 2016 11:02 PM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

As other's have already said the price is the obstacle so lower the price!

Jun 06, 2016 11:02 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I have not used them, I've been offered them but the house has to work for my client. I do think human nature makes them an effective, often less expensive strategy to the price reduction, but at the end of the day over priced is overpriced.

Jun 06, 2016 10:59 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,381
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not a fan! Usually has the taint of a bribe!

Jun 06, 2016 10:52 PM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

No, no. Reduce the price!

Jun 06, 2016 10:50 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

We don't do it - because - we don't think it's a good idea.

Where does it end?

Bonus to appraiser for appraising to contract price?

Bonus to inspector for not finding any problems?

Jun 06, 2016 10:36 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Yes, I believe it can stimulate activity.  I worked in a market where discounting commissions was quite common.  A bonus was certainly an attractive incentive.  I would never show a house just because of the bonus, though.  It still needed to fit the buyers criteria.  

Jun 06, 2016 10:24 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

No, it is either priced right or no one looks at at it despite how much of a bonus they want to offer. 

Jun 06, 2016 10:16 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

A bonus to agent HAS been instrumental in several sales. The effectiveness of such offers are directly related to the listing agents willingness to directly communicate the bonus to the showing agent.

Most often, the bonus is reassigned to buyer incentive within 30 days.

Jun 06, 2016 10:13 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

I have never studied this issue but it might in certain circumstances.  It is the seller's decision regarding whether a bonus should be provided.  There are other more effective ways to generate activity.

Jun 06, 2016 08:44 PM