17-06-2017 00:05 via theguardian.com

'They should get $500 maximum': meet the property sellers dumping agents

With commission taking a big chunk of profit, people like Alam are selling on Gumtree without a middleman. But is that a good idea and will you get the best price?Alam likes to call real estate agents and argue. The Campbelltown-based builder believes in doing things directly: he builds homes, sells them himself and is always wary of middlemen. He even holds his own real estate agent’s licence, which makes him feel like he knows the enemy.Continue reading...
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