Is it really ok to show listings to another agent’s clients?
If listing agent shows the property to a Buyer via a personally arranged showing, the co-operating brokerage commission will be reduced by 1%…
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From my Kaohsiung rooftop laundry room, when is the best time to put in an offer?
After a week and a half in Kaohsiung Taiwan, it’s laundry day. Luckily my building has a rooftop laundry room with a couple of machines and a wonderful view over the neighbourhood rooftops. In this video, I talk about Kaohsiung, my lacking Mandarin skills and real estate.
Specifically, when is the best time to put in an offer:
Tuesday through Thursday
First of the month
October
January
Builder inventory…
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