As realtors how many times do you ask yourself this question: Do you have the right to charge consulting fees? There are many times in which we are retained as consultants so should we ask for a retainer fee on certain projects? This business is changing from a sales profession to a consulting profession. I believe the change is overdue.
Many of the discount companies charge fees to just put the property on the market, paperwork, processing fee, etc. There are many professional real estate consultants that are not even licensed agents giving seminars on how to make money in real estate, etc and they are getting paid way more than the typical agent. Look at Robert Kyosaki as an example. Most agents need to improve their skill levels and their self confidence levels; become empowered to be paid their worth.
