RE Agents Hate Brownstoner
So I been doing lots of open houses the past few months looking for a place. Every time I encounter a real estate agent and mention Brownstoner, their demeanor changes. Some have flat out said they hate this site. What’s with all the animosity towards Brownstoner? This is a great site! Most probably feel we…
So I been doing lots of open houses the past few months looking for a place. Every time I encounter a real estate agent and mention Brownstoner, their demeanor changes. Some have flat out said they hate this site. What’s with all the animosity towards Brownstoner? This is a great site! Most probably feel we (users) force RE agents, developers, etc on being more honest. So they cant cut corners and blatantly lie. What do you all think? Similar experience in the field?
I do not hate this site but I do find that the majority of the comments about properties are negative. I also think it is not fair to the owners of properties to have their homes picked apart by commentators who have only viewed photos or floorplans and have not actually seen the property. Also, the majority of the comments almost automatically always claim that a property is overpriced, which is not the case. Another thing I do not particular like is that if a person posts a request about whether or not to use an agent, again, almost automatically, the comments say do not use an agent and then rant about how terrible agents are in real estate. In this regard, it bothers me that although most commentors apparantly hate real estate agents, they say if you must use an agent go to the big companies, Corcoran or BHS and I find this a disservice because I think a lot of the negative connotations about real estate agents comes from dealing with these huge, inflexible corporations.
“Every time I encounter a real estate agent and mention Brownstoner, their demeanor changes. Some have flat out said they hate this site.”
I thought The What was out of real estate sales?
> Almost a contest to see who can come up with snarkiest criticism.
Almost?
They hate it because they don’t control it.
I like the tummy idea. Stretching the definition of sitting, but very outre.
This forum community has to be the most informative and entertaining place. I’ve been a lurker for quite some time but recently signed up as a member. It helped me greatly during my house closing and renovation process. As far as why real estate agents would hate this site is probably because it gives TRUTHFUL knowledge of the Brooklyn community..which means the lazy real estate agents will need to work harder to sell a property. Of course with any online community you should always take everything with a grain of salt and research yourself. =) Good Luck
dittoburg:
shins? or you can squat too, like in the eastern part of the world. or lie flat on your tummy, kick your feet over your head, and squeal like a little girl at the wonders offered by the new world of internet real estate. Just some uninformed imput.
As I have been guilty of sitting on my ass perhaps someone could suggest an alternative way of sitting. I hate to be too mainstream.
My apartment was listed on Brownstoner when I sold last year and while I can’t say for sure that it helped the sale I would guess it did. Certainly didn’t hurt and the attendance at the open house spiked.