Dear Anon:
I did not sign a confidentiality agreement. I am not self-centered. I negotiated a great deal and the broker asked me not to tell anyone. If you're selling an apartment, using me as a guideline is lazy and stupid. If you want a favorable commission, negotiate your own deal. Maybe your anger stems from the fact that you're clueless in matters like this and have been consistently kicking yourself in the ass for being screwed by a real estate broker. If this is the case, please continue to buy and sell real estate as morons like you make people like me a greater profit. And finally, I suggest psychotherapy for your anger and jealousy issues.

Posted by: RentingForNow at September 5, 2006 12:13 PM in response to The Sacred Six Percent Commission Under Attack

I recently sold an apt. in Brooklyn with a major Brooklyn Real Estate company. They really, really wanted the listing and when it came time to negotiate the commission, I said 3% or forget it. I won't mention the name out of respect to the broker but they accepted. They regretted it but they accepted. Playing hardball gets results.

Posted by: RentingForNow at September 5, 2006 10:59 AM in response to The Sacred Six Percent Commission Under Attack