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Old 02-20-2016, 08:47 AM   #11
Hawgwash
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Originally Posted by Lost Horizons
The only reason I am selling a boat is I don't want to lose 10% on a broker's commission. That's it. It is that simple.
Answers a ton right there. Why do FSBOs do that and refuse to move on a portion of that commission.

There was a local boat that checked all the boxes. Slightly over priced but right in there. Commission would have been 20 grand and the owner was adamant that he would not throw away that kind of money and would not lower his price.

2 tales in that...
The boat is still on the market 2 years later.
A broker brought a really good offer which the owner turned down. Owner later changed his mind and said; "sigh, I guess I'll take it." Purchaser said screw you. That was last August.
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