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Re: Fantasyworld II (by Marie J.):

"$ up front"? What's the matter, don't you trust me? You want me to actually pay a fee for incompetence and slothfulness??? Forget-about-it! Front-loaded timeshare sales should be the next ponzi scheme to get busted, and go the way of Bernie Madoff.

Personally, I would never front a sales commission, or even listing fee. It is only cash on delivery in my book, just as with any other real property sales transaction. My thought is that a realty company also needs to "put skin in the game", and that is to ensure that they actually DO SOMETHING to make the sale. If I front the commission (in part, or in whole), where is my guarantee that the agent will work to move the unit? Should I trust a salesperson that they will act in a fiduciary capacity? If salespeople don't trust other salespeople, why should I buck the trend? No way Jose!

Don't "W-O-R-R-Y about the companies that want $ up front", just strike them off your list and find a reputable agent that works for a living.