Well then, it looks like pretty much what I posted. The government, in this case the state, placed moorings and outlawed anchoring in the cove as a source of revenue. That is, unless they own the water or the ground beneath it. Usually that is public property, open to anyone.
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Well then, it looks like pretty much what I posted. The government, in this case the state, placed moorings and outlawed anchoring in the cove as a source of revenue. That is, unless they own the water or the ground beneath it. Usually that is public property, open to anyone.
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Really the sellers and buyers brokers both have the same goal in mind. And that is, to close the sale of the boat or property. Because they don't make a penny unless the buyer and seller come to an agreement in the end.
The difference in commission based on the sale price is generally irrelevant to the broker. I've seen salesmen give up a significant portion of their commission, not because they were feeling generous, but just to complete the sale. Bringing both sides together, coming to an agreement and qualifying for financing in order to complete the sale is enough of a challenge.
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And that`s the problem. No sale= no commission. And the seller is paying the buyer`s broker. In whose interests is a buyers broker, retained by the buyer, paid by the seller, working for that commission?
It should be the buyer, but the desire to make a $ could result in pushing for a sale where a buyer should be told to not proceed; in that case the buyers broker is advocating for himself and effectively for the seller,not the buyer to who he owes an independent duty ." That would never happen", you say. It can, under that system. It can be like 2 brokers in conjunction.
A transaction which does not look right, ie seller pays buyers broker, is not right. To say it is to see it. A buyer would be better served retaining and paying his own adviser,if he really needs one as well as the surveyor.
But that`s not the practice and surprisingly most contributors think it`s ok. Maybe it works in practice but just looks bad. BruceK
Yup. Here's our great broker story. In 1996 when buying a sailboat (asking price $169K), we were 10K apart. Our broker went back to the sellers broker and suggested that we all forgo 2.5K to close the deal. The other broker said no but the seller said yes. We split the 10K 3 ways. After the survey, there was 5K worth of things that our broker said were over and above normal finds during a survey. She suggested we go back and ask for an additional 5K reduction. We split the 5K 3 ways. So from walking away, we closed the deal with <2K addtioanl out of our or pockit. We are still close friends with our broker, in fact she has visited us twice in Mexcio. She did what needed to be done to close the deal.
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We always tip the crew that hauls us out and shrink wraps our boat (although we are lucky to be in a barn this year so no shrink wrap!). We are one of the biggest boats that they haul and one of the trickiest, so we tip as a special thank you for a difficult job that was well done.
We are at small seasonal marina and we know that the workers are mostly paid minimum wage. We checked with the owner of the marina about tipping and were told that tips are infrequent, but always appreciated. The guys apparently share their tips with the two mechanics...
By the way Andy G. I agree that "the tipping business is a tricky thing".
You mentioned your son coming to work in Canada on the hill at Whistler and enjoying the 'tipping culture' here after working in Australia. My daughter used to work on the hill at Big White (another ski resort in Canada) and has since moved to Australia's Gold Coast. She is working in the hotel industry there and very much misses Canada's 'tipping culture'!
Re employers thinking that tips should be considered part of an employee's wage, I consider that to be very unfair. Tips are meant to be a thank you for work well done - in my opinion.
We are at small seasonal marina and we know that the workers are mostly paid minimum wage. We checked with the owner of the marina about tipping and were told that tips are infrequent, but always appreciated. The guys apparently share their tips with the two mechanics...
By the way Andy G. I agree that "the tipping business is a tricky thing".
You mentioned your son coming to work in Canada on the hill at Whistler and enjoying the 'tipping culture' here after working in Australia. My daughter used to work on the hill at Big White (another ski resort in Canada) and has since moved to Australia's Gold Coast. She is working in the hotel industry there and very much misses Canada's 'tipping culture'!
Re employers thinking that tips should be considered part of an employee's wage, I consider that to be very unfair. Tips are meant to be a thank you for work well done - in my opinion.
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I worked for a county public school system and tips were not expected. A free cup of coffee was about it. Once or twice we got invited to a school's "Winter" party.
In my view, employers should pay their workers what the job is worth and the "thank you for work well done" should be a pat on the back and the opportunity to continue in the position.
My wife worked in a grocery store and employees were expected to help the customers and be nice to them. They didn't receive tips for doing this, but ones who didn't were first counselled, then terminated if their "attitude" didn't improve.
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I sometimes got a "thanks" from school staff or my boss and I got an outstanding service award, but tips and bonuses are not typically a part of government employment.
For some of us, knowing that we did a good job rather than a half assed job is reward enough.
For some of us, knowing that we did a good job rather than a half assed job is reward enough.
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