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Matthew DeFede

A word about Real Estate Commissions & Greedy Realtors

When you list a home with a Realtor you realize that your going to pay a Commission, but do you know how that commission is used? Usually when I take a listing if the Commission is 5% I will split it 2.5% for me and 2.5% for the other Real Estate Firm. I have seen several cases (especially in one local real estate firm in my town) where an agent has taken a listing at 5% and only gave out 2% to the buyers broker. You ask well why does that matter to me Im paying 5% and 5% is 5% right? WRONG!!!! your Realtor is lying to you and not representing you in the best way that they should. #1 check your listing agreement against the actual MLS listing make sure your agent is giving out the correct commission to make sure you are getting proper exposure on the MLS many agents are of the mindset of passing up listings that are only giving out 2% just to get to the ones that are giving out 2.5% so next time you list your home don't list with A GREEDY REALTOR!!!!

Search Engine Marketing For Realtors-Seminars to begin in late may of 2009

Hi New Jersey Realtors,

My company will start offering Search Engine and Online Marketing seminars in late may of 2009, This will be an exciting overview of how to bring your Real Estate career to the next level, we will be covering the following topics:

How to use the internet to market yourself and market listings

How to get more buyers leads

How to create a bigger marketing footprint on the web

Real Estate and Social Media, (ie: twitter, facebook, craigslist, Kijiji and more....)

and lots of great content, if you have any questions about the seminar please ask you can also reach me at 973-846-0065

www.defedemedia.com

Matthew DeFede

Why I Tell My Clients Not To Buy Short Sales

1) Most of the time they are not a bargain no matter what the Short sale Gurus are spouting

2) The buyer is responsibale for everything, Back Taxes, Back Fees CO etc.

3) Most listing agents dont know how to handle the immense paperwork from the bank

4) The bank does not even know how to handle the transaction

5) Attorneys do not understand the process either

In my opinion I would tell my clients if they are looking for a bargain go after the Bank Owned properties, its usually a better deal a better transaction and so on. Good homes in a good area dont stay on the market long period.

Im moving into Bergen County!!!! Glen Rock | Ridgewood | Paramus | Wyckoff

I will be expanding my real estate practice in Bergen County, so anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Glen Rock, Paramus, Wyckoff, Fairlawn etc. I will be bringing my same style of service and marketing system for all my clients.

I have Available Rentals in Nutley, Belleville & Clifton

If your looking for an apartment, single family home for rent or a townhome or condo to rent contact me and let me know. I have a large inventory in Nutley, Belleville and Clifton.