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Dick Greenberg, Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate (New Paradigm Partners LLC)

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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

Net listings are not legal in many states.  In Florida Net listings are legal(last I heard) but are not encouraged.

Only a greedy agent would recommend it and only a naive seller would agree to itIt only benefits the agent.

That means that the seller is agreeing to receive a flat fee amount, and the listing agent would keep the difference.  The listing agent could sell the property for much more and end up with more $$ than the seller.

There is NO BENEFIT TO THE SELLER...

Eve

Apr 11, 2017 10:20 AM
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John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

Haven't seen this here in CA or elsewhere.  With the above answers I'm curious under what circumstances this type of listing would offer a benefit, assuming it would have to in certain scenarios to remain legal?

Apr 11, 2017 11:43 AM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

it's illegal in Massachusetts....it's very bad.... that's from when God was a child.... 

Apr 11, 2017 10:17 AM
Rainmaker
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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

18 years licensed and 35 in the industry all in CA.

Never heard of them, never seen one so I'll guess baaaaad, very bad.

 

Where in CA? Let me get you a better Realtor for them. I have trusted peeps all over CA!

Apr 11, 2017 12:45 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Yes it is and they are actually not legal in many states (like mine). See what Mike & Eve Alexander said. They explained it well.

Apr 11, 2017 12:24 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Well, just so you know - net listings are ILLEGAL in Connecticut. In Florida, they are legal, but strongly discouraged. The practice is prone to abuse by agents.

Apr 11, 2017 12:09 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Find a better agent.

Apr 11, 2017 12:02 PM
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Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Highly discouraged in Ohio.  I've never heard of anyone actually doing one, just one of those things we got told about in real estate school.

Apr 11, 2017 11:50 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I can't imagine anyone recommending that in this day and age.  I wouldn't recommend it, too many chances for something shady to happen.

Apr 11, 2017 11:30 AM
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Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Stick to the tried and true percentage structure, I would tell them. I in effect have done "net listings" as an investor by using a buy option, but never as a Realtor. In representative real estate there is a potential for fraud for that type of listing.

In most states this would be illegal for a brokerage to do this, in the other states, brokerages are not encouraged to offer "net listings". "Investor buy options" act in a similar manner, but it's a different scenario on the whole.

Apr 11, 2017 11:29 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

   Unless you have a savvy Seller, don't do it, see a lawyer, etc. 

Apr 11, 2017 11:26 AM
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Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula
House Match Inc - Poway, CA
Excellent Sales and Property Management

I am a California agent, and this is not something I have ever used, nor have I seen it used.  I recommend having an agent run the recent comparalble sales, and come up with a good price for the house and list it.  Several areas have seen tremendous increase in price lately with multiple offers, so I would definilty not recommend a NET listing for the San Diego or Riverside areas. The seller should get the proceeds if the sales price ends up higher than the list price.  Best of luck!!

Apr 11, 2017 11:08 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Dick,

No advantage to seller.

Apr 11, 2017 10:53 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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I see absolutely no advantage to the seller at all

Apr 11, 2017 10:42 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

We cannot take them at our company under any circumstances & I'm in IL.

Apr 11, 2017 10:42 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Illegal in NY as well!

All I can ask is why!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Apr 11, 2017 10:39 AM
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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

I know of no benefit to the Seller, and believe, as Candice A. Donofrio mentioned, that it is illegal in AZ...

Apr 12, 2017 05:16 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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I hadn't heard of them either!  Thanks, Mike & Eve Alexander, for the information!

Apr 11, 2017 09:01 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I've never heard of it Dick Greenberg but I am interested by the comments posted...

Apr 11, 2017 08:05 PM
Rainmaker
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

I have never seen or heard of these done in Idaho.  Was there a particular reason this agent recommended it? -Kasey

Apr 11, 2017 07:20 PM
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Julie Larson Realtor® Sarasota FL 941-284-9826
White Sands Realty Group FL | 941-284-9826 | Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties - Sarasota, FL
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Even though they are legal in Florida, I've never heard of anyone using them.

Apr 11, 2017 07:16 PM
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Diana White-Pettis
Bennett Realty Solutions - Upper Marlboro, MD
GRI, CDPE, CNE, WHC Upper Marlboro Homes for Sale

It's illegal in many states and a dangerous type of listing.  I would avoid it.

Apr 11, 2017 06:28 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Those are very illegal in our state.

Apr 11, 2017 05:57 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

My advice is "NO, NO, NO! And then again NO!

Apr 11, 2017 03:11 PM
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Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

Sounds like they are scamming the elderly relative. If they need a recommendation please have them call me. Net listing is an awful idea

Apr 11, 2017 03:10 PM
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Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

I can't see a net listing being a good choice for the seller and I find it really odd that an agent would suggest it.  

Apr 11, 2017 03:01 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

We don't have that in Oklahoma.

Apr 11, 2017 02:07 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I have heard agents charge buyers a flat fee for home showing and ended up losing their license.

Apr 11, 2017 02:04 PM
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Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

I don't believe it is legal in Virginia. 

Apr 11, 2017 01:53 PM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Ew. Just that an agent would recommend that is creepy to me. I don't believe they are legal in Arizona. They shouldn't be legal in any state because they violate fiduciary. How can it be in the seller's best interest if the agent is capping seller's profits and keeping the excess?

Apr 11, 2017 01:50 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

They are ILLEGAL in NH. and yes they are as bad as to the consumer as it sounds. Tell them to STAY FAR AWAY a the agent makes all the money instead of the seller

Apr 11, 2017 01:31 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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There is no advantage to the seller.  Yes, it is as bad as it sounds. Depending on where in California ... that could be a very lucrative proposition for the agent.  Run Forrest ... Run!!!!

Apr 11, 2017 01:21 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

Run from that agent!  

Apr 11, 2017 01:03 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I understand what people want. Its wheter it can be done that needs lookin into...If the "net" is reasonable, it may work out. If not, waste of time

Apr 11, 2017 12:39 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Dick Greenberg None what-so-ever. Net listings are illegal in my State. You want $100,000 for your home. I will sell it for $150,000 and keep everything over $100,000 for my commission. Good deal for you and for me. Right! Illegal here!!

Apr 11, 2017 12:35 PM
Rainmaker
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Not Legal in many states

Apr 11, 2017 12:30 PM
Rainmaker
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

WE learn something new every day. thanks for sharing!

Apr 12, 2017 07:31 AM
Rainmaker
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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Run away; with so many over listing offers, this agent sounds like a carpetbagger. We NEVER offer Net Listings!!!!

Apr 12, 2017 06:20 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

just another way to sell a home

Apr 12, 2017 05:51 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

If all parties are knowledgeable, it is a valid option.

If all parties, which includes real estate agents, are NOT knowledgeable, it is not a valid option.

It is when people 'think' they are knowledgeable and then must find someone to blame that 'as bad as it sounds' happens.

No different than auctions, foreclosures, SS and FSBO. Proceed with caution or you will be looking for someone to blame.

Apr 12, 2017 05:45 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I think these are illegal in Florida.

Apr 12, 2017 04:16 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
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They are illegal here, and no, there is no benefit to the seller. 

Apr 12, 2017 03:08 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

You mean to list for a flat fee? Well, everything is negotiable in this business. You get what you pay for. How much their flat fee(s)? 

Apr 11, 2017 11:59 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Dick Greenberg - Net listing? I do not think it is legal here in MA, at least.

Apr 11, 2017 10:23 PM
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Annie Adjchavanich
Secret HQ, Inc - Los Angeles, CA
CRE LA, Orange Co, SFV, South Bay, Inland Empire

Hi Dick,

I've been teaching CA Real Estate Principles to candidates preparing for the CalBRE State Exam.

Just last Thursday, I just lectured about The Law of Agency and the five different kinds of listings agreements offered in California.

A Net Listing is when a Seller receives predetermined amount and broker receives excess. No other broker authorized. 

The other types of listing agreements in CA (first three are the core of listing contracts):

Open Listing

Exclusive Agency Listing

Exclusive Authorization and Right to Sell Listing (Most common)

Option Listing

This comes right out of the Dearborn RE Education textbook "California Real Estate Principles" 8th Edition. P.152. 

My opinion is, it's not necessarily in the best interest of your friend's family and you might want to seek other options.

Apr 11, 2017 07:03 PM