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Rainmaker
5,112,471
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't like it as I haven't seen most limited agency really work for the benefit of a client. But it's the client's choice and at the end of the day, you get what you pay for.

Sep 15, 2016 11:56 PM
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2,684,569
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

    Consumer Choice is always a good thing.  The Federal Department of Justice Anti-Trust Division has several pages devoted to this topic. 

Sep 15, 2016 11:13 PM
Ambassador
6,418,126
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I think that agents care about this MUCH more than their clients do.

Sep 15, 2016 11:47 PM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

If client wants limited services it's their choice.

If you were the client what would want from agent?

Sep 15, 2016 11:23 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I think every real estate agent should pick one side and represent that one side....

Sep 16, 2016 02:19 AM
Rainmaker
1,664,236
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Fred Griffin and Nina Hollander have this one.

Sep 16, 2016 01:18 AM
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2,187,593
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

Nothing is good or bad but what we make it.  Choices for consumers is a good thing, as long as they understand what the choice means.

Sep 15, 2016 11:52 PM
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5,060,544
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I suppose it depends on the client and what they want. Although whay they might want and should have could be very different

Sep 15, 2016 11:35 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

I don't believe it is my decision. The reason limited agency exists is to give the consumer choices they think are best for their situation.

Sep 15, 2016 11:19 PM
Rainmaker
5,027,088
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Fred Griffin is spot on. Check out the Federal Department of Justice Anti-Trust Division website on this topic.

Sep 17, 2016 01:46 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

It all depends on the situation.

Sep 16, 2016 02:39 AM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

Of course it is bad for the consumers.  The problem is that they do not realize what limited agency means.

 

Would you want someone to represent you only part time, or for certain events? (limited agency)

Or would you prefer undivided loyalty?(Single agency)

Eve

Sep 16, 2016 02:27 AM
Rainmaker
1,056,282
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Depends on who 'the one agent is' and who 'the other agent might be'.

Sep 16, 2016 02:17 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I think it is an awful idea. Full service and agency allows the agent to better take care of their client

Sep 16, 2016 02:13 AM
Rainmaker
913,468
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

It can be either.

Sep 16, 2016 01:40 AM
Rainmaker
1,241,754
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

YOu get what you paid for.

Sep 16, 2016 01:04 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I believe in total agency and services but if the client doesn't want it then it is an indication maybe I need to move on.

Sep 16, 2016 12:06 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,791
FN LN
Toronto, ON

It would depend on the client and the laws of the relevant jurisdiction.

Sep 15, 2016 11:53 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Depends on the skill, expereince and knowledge of the consumer.

It is similar to "Should consumers be allowed to purchase foreclosed property that has sat vacant for five years?" Depends on their skill, experience and knowledge.

 

Sep 15, 2016 11:16 PM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

It really depends on the agent and broker.

Sep 16, 2016 11:37 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

limited = poorer

Sep 16, 2016 11:20 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

We do not have agency in Oklahoma, we have been statute law for many years.

Sep 16, 2016 10:15 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

They should choose.

Sep 16, 2016 10:01 PM
Rainmaker
7,863,498
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Limited benefits.

Sep 16, 2016 07:52 PM
Rainmaker
634,532
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Carol Williams gave you the answer I was going to post.

Sep 16, 2016 07:19 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Of course, it is limited - so they can reap only partial benefits and not full benefits.

Sep 16, 2016 04:45 PM
Rainmaker
4,176,546
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

It depends on the agreement.

Sep 16, 2016 02:08 PM
Ambassador
3,741,901
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Absolutely, as long as the terms of the contractual agreement are disclosed to clients in a meaningful way

Sep 16, 2016 01:08 PM
Rainmaker
715,782
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Oregon is a limited agency state. We work on behalf of our clients. Whatever is in the best interest of our clients is how we conduct our business - in conjunction with the Realor Code of Ethics and our state agency regulations.

Sep 16, 2016 12:50 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

It really depends

Sep 16, 2016 12:09 PM
Rainmaker
902,038
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I don't think clients know what it is for the most part and agents don't go to any lengths to explain it. I don't think it's good for clients because agents would not put same effort into this sort of representation.

Sep 16, 2016 12:04 PM
Rainmaker
1,624,853
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

What-even you need to do to get business. If this is the only way you can get a listing, start there. 

Sep 16, 2016 06:22 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I like what Carol Williams said.

Sep 16, 2016 01:57 AM