Bernard Laffer

I fight a constant battle with trades people, inspectors and home building suppliers to save my clients money and keep their costs down. What amazes me is how other Realtors get away without doing any of it.They tell me that I am making a mistake by getting involved with Client's updating a home for sale . Other  agents say that the clients do not appreciate my efforts and that I am going to be sued. I think that they are foolish, but their clients fall for it.  I do not understand it but I am amazed at   how people can fall for  agents puffing and exaggeration by agreeing to pay them  5 or 6 percent to sell their homes . They also believe  that the agents services are so valuable that the clients should not expect a rebate when they purchase a home.  I say nonsense! I have been involved in selling and purchasing homes for over 15 years and I fully believe in my commission structure. I bring my years of practicing law, teaching high school,junior college and college and being involved in college admissions to the table when I work with my clients. I also coached  track in high schools and colleges . This allows me to have a better understanding of school districts and communities. The benefits of my legal background are obvious. I try to share this with my clients. I try to save my clients money and also make their transition into a new neighborhood a positive experience.  When it comes to my  real-estate pricing and services less is truly more.