"Thanks Stephen!!  Not that I'm in Florida, but it is good to know."

"Good stuff Stephen. These conversations are always valuable and are why we started this network."

"Stephen,   Thanks for posting this!   Best, Thom Colby Broker Newport Beach & Palm Desert CA"

"Thanks for the clarification, we appreciate your contributions to this site"

"I apologize for the delay in my reply.  I actually had some business to attend to and needed to connect with some in authority on this issue.  I was partly wrong;  Florida real estate licensee are now legally authorized to…"

"Sadly, It's the Banks who have the clout over the ..... and the ....."

"Ugg...sorry crazy day. That's perfectly fine.  My fees are paid in cash at closing.  If the buyer wants to reduce their price the cost of the negotiation fee, that's what we encourage.  My example of seller concession vs.…"

"I agree. I do feel I get my monies worth from FAR though. They have some good benefits."

"Bryant, I tend to agree with you. By the time NAR and FAR figure this thing out it will be too little too late.  You would think that FAR and NAR would have the clout or connections to actually get the banks to work with us in a more non…"

"Stephen is a good guy. I've known him for years and we have been arguing for years :)"

"Stephen. FAR legal STILL (after almost 5 years) has not even been able to produce a decent short sale addendum for its members to use. Why does the Far/Bar SS addendum have a field dictating whether or not the seller can accept a back up offer?…"

"I understand and appreciate Stephen's input, I just believe that it is his opinion and he is entitled to his opinion.  He wants a CYA by not doing short sales himself as he advocates for attorneys to do them and that is OK for him, just…"

"Boiler UP!   I understand what Stephen is trying to say, I really do, I just don't necessarily agree with it as it is his opinion and not based on any case law."

"Damn Jeff!! You mean NAR is pushing it members to operate illegally? Shame on them! Anything to sell a designation. But in all fairness, Stephen did say we can negotiate short sales. We just can't charge extra to do so."

"Jeff  Hey, I'm a fellow Purdue grad too. Howdy! In relation to Stephen....this thread is getting exhausting as it drones on and on  on an issue that I DO see what Stephen is trying to say, for we have had people in his…"

"Excellent point, Jeff!  "