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The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by Nobody: 7:45pm On Jul 24, 2017
If you’ve ever bought a home or commercial property, you’ve worked with a real estate agent. Even if you haven’t, you probably have a pretty solid understanding of what a real estate agent does; they represent you during the process of buying or selling a property, from the early stages through the closing date.

A real estate consultant cannot replace an agent in the buying or selling process, but they can be a valuable asset to you during the purchasing process. They can provide market studies, investment analysis, portfolio valuations, and more—all of which can provide valuable insight before you take the financial plunge into real estate. Many real estate licensees can call themselves “consultants,” but a true real estate consultant differentiates themselves through the following:

Offering an Unbiased Approach
When you work with a real estate agent, you have to keep in mind that they work on commission. Most agents are working towards the potential commission they could earn from any given sale. Real estate consultants work on an hourly or flat fee basis, which allows them to make honest recommendations that are free from bias. Because time is money for both consultant and client, the last thing the consultant wants to do it waste time on an unpromising prospect, which saves both of you money in the long run.

Thorough Evaluation of Your Situation
A real estate agent has one objective: to help their client buy or sell a property. However, a real estate consultant’s objectives can vary greatly depending on your specific situation. For example, you may hire a real estate consultant for an unbiased expert opinion on whether or not a real estate investment is a sound financial decision.

Your consultant will carefully review all the information pertinent to your purchase, as well as your financial portfolio, and make a sound recommendation based on that information.

Clear Determination of Objectives
Your real estate consultant, with your input, should be able to help you determine your primary and secondary objectives to be obtained. Unlike buying or selling, which has only one outcome, consulting is based on the assumption that every consumer has their unique objectives. The consultant’s job is to determine the best approach to achieve your objectives in a cost-effective and timely manner.

For instance, if your objective is to retire in ten years, your consultant would advise you differently than if you have thirty years to achieve your retirement goals. A real estate agent will sell you a house because you want to buy one. A consultant will ask why you want to buy the house, and help you asses whether it’s a wise decision based on your level of financial stability and risk aversion.

Real estate consultants can give you valuable insight on the value of an intended purchase, as well as the value and stability of the local housing market. A real estate consultant can give you a more complete picture to base your decisions upon than a real estate agent alone.



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Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by Nobody: 8:00pm On Jul 24, 2017
Real estate agents in Nigeria are very greedy. Most of them dont even know where to find genuine properties. They will look for real estate consultants of this various real estate companies to get properties details. After they have gotten it, they will then boycott the Consultant, stop picking his calls. Because they want double money. They will collect agent fee from the buyer, agreement fee etc. from the buyer. They will not disclose the true nature of the land to the buyer. They are just after their money.

As a result of this trend, they make real estate consulting job very difficult. Cos most buyers thinks Consultants are agents.

Most real estate consultants of reputable companies dont collect money from buyers. They are paid by the company. So if anyone is asking you to bring money for him to show you land, better run.

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Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by BoneBlogger(m): 8:06pm On Jul 24, 2017
mazinoweb:
Real estate agents in Nigeria are very greedy. Most of them dont even know where to find genuine properties. They will look for real estate consultants of this various real estate companies to get properties details. After they have gotten it, they will then boycott the Consultant, stop picking his calls. Because they want double money. They will collect agent fee from the buyer, agreement fee etc. from the buyer. They will not disclose the true nature of the land to the buyer. They are just after their money.

As a result of this trend, they make real estate consulting job very difficult. Cos most buyers thinks Consultants are agents.

Most real estate consultants of reputable companies dont collect money from buyers. They are paid by the company. So if anyone is asking you to bring money for him to show you land, better run.

Gbam! You just said the truth...Come and send me your bank account for reward.

CC; Seun, Lalasticlala,

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Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by Gossiplover: 8:13pm On Jul 24, 2017
mazinoweb:
Real estate agents in Nigeria are very greedy. Most of them dont even know where to find genuine properties. They will look for real estate consultants of this various real estate companies to get properties details. After they have gotten it, they will then boycott the Consultant, stop picking his calls. Because they want double money. They will collect agent fee from the buyer, agreement fee etc. from the buyer. They will not disclose the true nature of the land to the buyer. They are just after their money.

As a result of this trend, they make real estate consulting job very difficult. Cos most buyers thinks Consultants are agents.

Most real estate consultants of reputable companies dont collect money from buyers. They are paid by the company. So if anyone is asking you to bring money for him to show you land, better run.

You are on point but it as if they have done you strong thing before

CC: lalasticlala

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Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by metropillar: 10:36pm On Jul 24, 2017
Very educative...
Most agent only cares about the money. They don't mind pursuing you to buy or rent fake properties.
Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by Flirtyjane(f): 10:40pm On Jul 24, 2017
havillaplus:
If you’ve ever bought a home or commercial property, you’ve worked with a real estate agent. Even if you haven’t, you probably have a pretty solid understanding of what a real estate agent does; they represent you during the process of buying or selling a property, from the early stages through the closing date.

A real estate consultant cannot replace an agent in the buying or selling process, but they can be a valuable asset to you during the purchasing process. They can provide market studies, investment analysis, portfolio valuations, and more—all of which can provide valuable insight before you take the financial plunge into real estate. Many real estate licensees can call themselves “consultants,” but a true real estate consultant differentiates themselves through the following:

Offering an Unbiased Approach
When you work with a real estate agent, you have to keep in mind that they work on commission. Most agents are working towards the potential commission they could earn from any given sale. Real estate consultants work on an hourly or flat fee basis, which allows them to make honest recommendations that are free from bias. Because time is money for both consultant and client, the last thing the consultant wants to do it waste time on an unpromising prospect, which saves both of you money in the long run.

Thorough Evaluation of Your Situation
A real estate agent has one objective: to help their client buy or sell a property. However, a real estate consultant’s objectives can vary greatly depending on your specific situation. For example, you may hire a real estate consultant for an unbiased expert opinion on whether or not a real estate investment is a sound financial decision.

Your consultant will carefully review all the information pertinent to your purchase, as well as your financial portfolio, and make a sound recommendation based on that information.

Clear Determination of Objectives
Your real estate consultant, with your input, should be able to help you determine your primary and secondary objectives to be obtained. Unlike buying or selling, which has only one outcome, consulting is based on the assumption that every consumer has their unique objectives. The consultant’s job is to determine the best approach to achieve your objectives in a cost-effective and timely manner.

For instance, if your objective is to retire in ten years, your consultant would advise you differently than if you have thirty years to achieve your retirement goals. A real estate agent will sell you a house because you want to buy one. A consultant will ask why you want to buy the house, and help you asses whether it’s a wise decision based on your level of financial stability and risk aversion.

Real estate consultants can give you valuable insight on the value of an intended purchase, as well as the value and stability of the local housing market. A real estate consultant can give you a more complete picture to base your decisions upon than a real estate agent alone.
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No wonder..
Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by Flirtyjane(f): 10:42pm On Jul 24, 2017
mazinoweb:
Real estate agents in Nigeria are very greedy. Most of them dont even know where to find genuine properties. They will look for real estate consultants of this various real estate companies to get properties details. After they have gotten it, they will then boycott the Consultant, stop picking his calls. Because they want double money. They will collect agent fee from the buyer, agreement fee etc. from the buyer. They will not disclose the true nature of the land to the buyer. They are just after their money.

As a result of this trend, they make real estate consulting job very difficult. Cos most buyers thinks Consultants are agents.

Most real estate consultants of reputable companies dont collect money from buyers. They are paid by the company. So if anyone is asking you to bring money for him to show you land, better run.


Okay...
Are you talking from experience?

Lala
Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by Nobody: 9:31am On Jul 25, 2017
metropillar:
Very educative...
Most agent only cares about the money. They don't mind pursuing you to buy or rent fake properties.

Pursuing you or pushing?
Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by Flirtyjane(f): 6:54am On Jul 26, 2017
metropillar:
Very educative...
Most agent only cares about the money. They don't mind pursuing you to buy or rent fake properties.

They pursue and push you..


lol

Lalasticlala
Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by djemillionia: 10:48am On Jul 26, 2017
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Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by Nobody: 10:48am On Jul 26, 2017
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Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by lonelydora: 10:51am On Jul 26, 2017
All the masons I know in my neighbourhood are all claiming they are now into real estates because they comb and look for work in the nearby developing bushes. grin

Nice write up Op.

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Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by planetx13: 10:54am On Jul 26, 2017
Thanks for the info.... really clarified things


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Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by obidevine(m): 10:54am On Jul 26, 2017
Nice write up op

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Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by obidevine(m): 10:58am On Jul 26, 2017
havillaplus:
If you’ve ever bought a home or commercial property, you’ve worked with a real estate agent. Even if you haven’t, you probably have a pretty solid understanding of what a real estate agent does; they represent you during the process of buying or selling a property, from the early stages through the closing date.

A real estate consultant cannot replace an agent in the buying or selling process, but they can be a valuable asset to you during the purchasing process. They can provide market studies, investment analysis, portfolio valuations, and more—all of which can provide valuable insight before you take the financial plunge into real estate. Many real estate licensees can call themselves “consultants,” but a true real estate consultant differentiates themselves through the following:

Offering an Unbiased Approach
When you work with a real estate agent, you have to keep in mind that they work on commission. Most agents are working towards the potential commission they could earn from any given sale. Real estate consultants work on an hourly or flat fee basis, which allows them to make honest recommendations that are free from bias. Because time is money for both consultant and client, the last thing the consultant wants to do it waste time on an unpromising prospect, which saves both of you money in the long run.

Thorough Evaluation of Your Situation
A real estate agent has one objective: to help their client buy or sell a property. However, a real estate consultant’s objectives can vary greatly depending on your specific situation. For example, you may hire a real estate consultant for an unbiased expert opinion on whether or not a real estate investment is a sound financial decision.

Your consultant will carefully review all the information pertinent to your purchase, as well as your financial portfolio, and make a sound recommendation based on that information.

Clear Determination of Objectives
Your real estate consultant, with your input, should be able to help you determine your primary and secondary objectives to be obtained. Unlike buying or selling, which has only one outcome, consulting is based on the assumption that every consumer has their unique objectives. The consultant’s job is to determine the best approach to achieve your objectives in a cost-effective and timely manner.

For instance, if your objective is to retire in ten years, your consultant would advise you differently than if you have thirty years to achieve your retirement goals. A real estate agent will sell you a house because you want to buy one. A consultant will ask why you want to buy the house, and help you asses whether it’s a wise decision based on your level of financial stability and risk aversion.

Real estate consultants can give you valuable insight on the value of an intended purchase, as well as the value and stability of the local housing market. A real estate consultant can give you a more complete picture to base your decisions upon than a real estate agent alone.



http://arkansasappraisers.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-real-estate-consultant-and-a-real-estate-agent/


Nice write up op

For all your real estate needs, contact the professionals @

Contact details below:

‎Facebook - @loocentservices‎

Email -  loocentservices1@gmail.com. 

Phone : 08066696890, 09095116161

Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by hibee4uall(m): 11:11am On Jul 26, 2017
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Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by KingRex1(m): 11:23am On Jul 26, 2017
lonelydora:
All the masons I know in my neighbourhood are all claiming they are now into real estates because they comb and look for work in the nearby developing bushes. grin

Nice write up Op.
Lol. A funny real estate joke that is
Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by Nobody: 11:24am On Jul 26, 2017
havillaplus:
If you’ve ever bought a home or commercial property, you’ve worked with a real estate agent. Even if you haven’t, you probably have a pretty solid understanding of what a real estate agent does; they represent you during the process of buying or selling a property, from the early stages through the closing date.

A real estate consultant cannot replace an agent in the buying or selling process, but they can be a valuable asset to you during the purchasing process. They can provide market studies, investment analysis, portfolio valuations, and more—all of which can provide valuable insight before you take the financial plunge into real estate. Many real estate licensees can call themselves “consultants,” but a true real estate consultant differentiates themselves through the following:

Offering an Unbiased Approach
When you work with a real estate agent, you have to keep in mind that they work on commission. Most agents are working towards the potential commission they could earn from any given sale. Real estate consultants work on an hourly or flat fee basis, which allows them to make honest recommendations that are free from bias. Because time is money for both consultant and client, the last thing the consultant wants to do it waste time on an unpromising prospect, which saves both of you money in the long run.

Thorough Evaluation of Your Situation
A real estate agent has one objective: to help their client buy or sell a property. However, a real estate consultant’s objectives can vary greatly depending on your specific situation. For example, you may hire a real estate consultant for an unbiased expert opinion on whether or not a real estate investment is a sound financial decision.

Your consultant will carefully review all the information pertinent to your purchase, as well as your financial portfolio, and make a sound recommendation based on that information.

Clear Determination of Objectives
Your real estate consultant, with your input, should be able to help you determine your primary and secondary objectives to be obtained. Unlike buying or selling, which has only one outcome, consulting is based on the assumption that every consumer has their unique objectives. The consultant’s job is to determine the best approach to achieve your objectives in a cost-effective and timely manner.

For instance, if your objective is to retire in ten years, your consultant would advise you differently than if you have thirty years to achieve your retirement goals. A real estate agent will sell you a house because you want to buy one. A consultant will ask why you want to buy the house, and help you asses whether it’s a wise decision based on your level of financial stability and risk aversion.

Real estate consultants can give you valuable insight on the value of an intended purchase, as well as the value and stability of the local housing market. A real estate consultant can give you a more complete picture to base your decisions upon than a real estate agent alone.



http://arkansasappraisers.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-real-estate-consultant-and-a-real-estate-agent/

I trust you guys for real estate biz @Havillaplus
Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by propertynigeria: 12:01pm On Jul 26, 2017
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mazinoweb:
Real estate agents in Nigeria are very greedy. Most of them dont even know where to find genuine properties. They will look for real estate consultants of this various real estate companies to get properties details. After they have gotten it, they will then boycott the Consultant, stop picking his calls. Because they want double money. They will collect agent fee from the buyer, agreement fee etc. from the buyer. They will not disclose the true nature of the land to the buyer. They are just after their money.

As a result of this trend, they make real estate consulting job very difficult. Cos most buyers thinks Consultants are agents.

Most real estate consultants of reputable companies dont collect money from buyers. They are paid by the company. So if anyone is asking you to bring money for him to show you land, better run.
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Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by 400billionman: 2:35pm On Jul 26, 2017
A lot of wayo wayo people in Nigeria.
Smh...
Re: The Difference Between A Real Estate Consultant And Agent by Nobody: 3:16pm On Jul 26, 2017
400billionman:
A lot of wayo wayo people in Nigeria.

Smh...

There are still genuine ones..

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