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It is time for NAR to raise the bar for agents to become Realtors.

01-28-10
Denise Dutson, Real Estate Broker, Cape Cod

I am in favor of the National Association of Realtors raising the bar for agents to become a Realtor.

The average commission has been increasing over the past 20 years to a point that some agents should be ashamed in collecting. They just happen to be at the right place at the right time. Some are basically playing the lottery. It is no wonder that some sellers' perceptions are that commissions are too high.

What if we were all at the same professional level. Truly a real estate consultant. You would always know that your co-broke agent had a minimum level of competency. Wouldn't that be something.....

Instead, we find ourselves training the incompetent, or worse yet, assume that the agent knows what they are doing. Then, of course, we get to the 11th hour and they have dropped the ball. So instead, we duplicate the other agents' efforts so the transaction will go as planned.

Now, truthfully, this is not all agents. But, if we had a minimum competency level we would not have to figure who knows what they are doing and who do not.

What do you think?

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New Year!!! New Market???

01-22-09
Denise Dutson, Real Estate Broker, Cape Cod

As I sit here working on my business plan for 2009, I obviously have 2008's in front of me for comparison.

How did I do? Pretty well since I really thought last year was going to be even worse than it was. So, my plan for last year was pretty grim. The good thing, however, is that I had adjusted my expenses accordingly. Very interesting....lowering my expenses did not affect on my business at all.

But now, as I look at 2009, will that low level of expenses catch up with me?

I would appreciate anyone's input. What percentage of income are you spending on personal marketing?

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Your Professional Cape Cod Realtor

01-24-08
Denise Dutson, Real Estate Broker, Cape Cod

Welcome to Cape Cod!

Whether you are considering to buy or sell a home on "The Cape", I can answer your questions about our market.

Cape Cod offers something for everyone... If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air... you have found it.

Contact me at www.UpperCapeHouses.com or email me at Denise@DeniseDutson.com

I look forward to hearing from you.

Denise Dutson

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