u/Worldly-Ad1005

So, I have a hyper-analytical client who I’ve been helping over the last 3 weeks or so. He’s on the hunt for an assumable VA or FHA mortgage, at 3% or under, and with a small difference between the asking price and remaining loan balance.

He’s not open to touring any listings I send him or he sends me, insisting instead on me getting him a bunch answers first like remaining loan balance, interest rate, rental restrictions and full HOA rules from condos, etc.
The questions are endless and after I make calls and send emails to listing agents, property managers, and lenders, he’s on to the next one.

I finally told him I was sending him a buyers brokerage agreement (I usually do this at a second showing but I’ve yet to meet this person) to sign as I’ve been providing him with brokerage services.

He responds with wanting 20 days or less and a non-exclusive agreement. I reply telling him I’m happy to do a 20 day agreement but only if we’re exclusive.
He then says he wants to limit the counties, is asking that 0.5% of commission go towards his closing costs, and that he wants the freedom to pursue properties on his own if he wishes. Oh, and that he could work with another agent without giving reason.

I’ve never had anyone hammer me back and forth over a f*cking bb agreement. I’ve tried explaining that my compensation does not come from him, that I have a fiduciary responsibility within our relationship, and that I have his best interest at heart. I’ve already demonstrated my services and abilities by providing loads and loads of information costing me lots of time. Should I walk? I can’t imagine negotiating on his behalf with a seller and getting him to closing without it being a never ending nightmare. These are major red flags, right?

Hello Redditors!

I just attended a local career expo earlier this week with many brokerages pitching for new agents.

Aside from the obvious newbie perks like training, mentoring and leads, what are some other important things to consider? There’s one particular broker who’s been super heavy on recruiting me, to the point where it feels pushy. Red flag?

I’m not too concerned with spilts as I start off, just want to land with a good supportive group that’ll increase my chances of first year transactions.

TIA!

Recently moved to Seattle from Tulsa, where I’d been driving for a few months, and fucked up by submitting another background check before updating app with new WA state DL and registration.

So, new background check fails saying my location doesn’t match and that I’m attempting to drive in WA on an Oklahoma DL. Uploaded new DL and registration thinking this would trigger a new background check to resubmit but I’m just stuck in limbo.

Been calling support every few days and getting different answers. One guy asked me to upload my old OK DL so that uber could see I previously drove for them. It’s becoming a joke. They have no idea how to handle my situation and most can’t even make sense of it. Oh, and Checkr is useless too saying I need to have uber resubmit. WTF can I do??!

Hello! Wrapping up my course work and starting to meet with brokerages. Aside from mentoring and training, what else should I be looking for? TIA!

Hiya!

New Ballard resident here and wondering where you guys shop at. Town and Country? Trader Joe’s? PCC Community market? Someplace else?

I’m assuming more than one spot…like, which is better for fish, poultry, produce…and for best quality/price.

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Hi there!

My wife and I are moving to Seattle next month and our apartment building is offering a portable A/C unit at $50 per month, on a month to month basis.

I’m a former Seattleite (Pill Hill 25 years ago) who never had nor needed AC during the summer. Have things changed? Summers hotter? Or is this just an unnecessary amenity the building is pushing on us.

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