Larry Gagnon replied to ATX | BPO Outsourcing & Capture's discussion 8/29-8/31 Old Republic is going nuts with orders on Labor Day Weekend-told you so....Joey Singh
"I agree with your break down, I can't understand why any Realtor would even consider a drive by fee  of $30 in year 2013. I'm sure it's been said numerous times but I can remember doing drive'by's for $50 in 1993, etc.  No photo's,a hand written 1…"
Aug 31, 2013
Larry Gagnon replied to Mary M. Walsh's discussion Mark To Market
"I've done a handful for LSI the past couple of months. They started out at $42  drive by and I said no, they increased to $50 but I noticed they increased more information. They offered me $70 for an interior.  I feel this is too low. Are these the…"
Aug 17, 2013
Larry Gagnon replied to Neil Huthert's discussion BPOS that are too complex/take too long to do for the fee.
"These hungry agents are losing money, and hurting our industry.  It's been said 100X,  just say no to Mainstreet and all other BPO companies that offer similar fees.  If they can't do us a favor, leave the business. There are a lot of fast food…"
Aug 6, 2013
Larry Gagnon replied to Neil Huthert's discussion BPOS that are too complex/take too long to do for the fee.
"Good for you.  Agents that accept $25-45 BPO's are losing money and making it difficult for other agents because they are  lowering real estate agents standards. If they thought about it, they  could have done better by working at Walmart for a…"
Aug 5, 2013
Larry Gagnon replied to Neil Huthert's discussion BPOS that are too complex/take too long to do for the fee.
"If you consider your costs for doing business w/BPO's, you are probably working in the red.
I would only do a BPO if they paid a minimum $50, no more than 10 miles, no more than 15 minutes
to complete. If enough agents said no to these low paying…"
Aug 5, 2013
Larry Gagnon replied to Neil Huthert's discussion BPOS that are too complex/take too long to do for the fee.
"I stopped doing BPO's when I saw fees going down and asking for more than 1 page. So I say 2 page max, minimum fee $100 3 days to complete.  Forget this 24 hr rush, 3 pages, $35 , that's total craziness. 10-4"
Aug 4, 2013