You would think that in these challenging economic times that all businesses would be willing to enter into negotiations for the price of goods and services. However, the real estate industry continues to resist attempts by consumers to negotiate their price for [...]
Recently a person made what I thought was a great observation about our services for buyers of real estate. He said to me, "so I get paid to buy a house. That is a smokin [...]
Many people believe that in order to be a real estate agent, you need to be a "Realtor". This is incorrect.
A "Realtor" is simply a person that is a member of a trade association or lobbyist group. The most well known real estate trade association and lobby group is the NationalAssociation of Realtors. In Vermont, we also have other real [...]
The average Vermont family makes $51,200 per year. What do you think real estate agents make?
According to data from the MLS and based upon the traditional 6% commission model charged by other firms, the top 5 agents in Chittenden County so far this year (January to July 22nd) have made between $292,000 and $587,000. Thus, they are on pace [...]
Many real estate agents throughout the Country tend to claim to be the #1 agent. Some claim to be the #1 agent in a State, County, City or even for sale of a particular type of property (such as condos or apartment [...]
The average Vermont family make $51,200 per year. What do you think real estate agents make?
According to data from the MLS and based upon the traditional 6% commission model charged by other firms, the top 5 agents in Chittenden County so far this year (January to July 22nd) have made between $292,000 and $587,000. Thus, they are on pace to [...]
In an effort to create a more interesting blog, we at Flat Fee Real Estate want to know what is important to buyers and sellers of real estate in Vermont. Please post questions or topics you would like to see discussed regarding [...]
Any residential multi-unit building in Vermont is considered a "Public Building" and subject to Vermont's Public Building Regulations. Multi-unit buildings are any residential building other than a single family detached home. Thus, a duplex, a condominium unit, an attached townhouse and apartment buildings are all subject to the Public [...]
We are proud to introduce the Flat Fee Facebook Contest and Giveaway. As of right now our Facebook Page has 75 fans. Our goal is to reach 100 Facebook fans. We are challenging our current fans and their friends to help us achieve that goal.
If our current fans are succesful in convincing their friends to become fans of Flat Fee Real Estate [...]
A bill was recently introduced in the Vermont Legislature which would dramatically change the requirements for selling a home in Vermont. Under the bill, sellers of a home in Vermont would have to hire a professional to perform an energy audit of their home. The seller would have to pay for this audit. The seller would be required to provide [...]