Realtors vs. Lawyers, who is less ethical?

[theguru]

I think generally speaking lawyers get a bad rap in life but we all know one that just makes our skin crawl. However, I know many more lawyers I think are absolutely fantastic. Recently I have dealt with a number of realtors and overall what a slimy bunch. Not all of them, but too many of them. I talked with one of my good friends that is a realtor and in her opinion since the real estate market has been so bad it has become a dog eat dog world in their line of work and she said she has noticed a difference in the way many realtors do business these days.

 

Thoughts? Agree? Disagree?

[Habib]

What do each do that give them the unethical stigma? I'm familiar with the lawyer stereotypes (ambulance chasers, corrupt clients, etc.), but not so much with realtors.

[formerkywrestler]

I've actually been quite pleased in my dealings with both. If you want an unethical, slimy profession then I'd point you towards scalpers...

[Voice of Reason]

The most slimy and unethical "profession" - sports agents.

[sweet16]

Car dealers.

 

Just tell me what it will take to get the vehicle and quit the beating around the bush. I hate dealing with them.

[HammerTime]

Car dealers.

 

Just tell me what it will take to get the vehicle and quit the beating around the bush. I hate dealing with them.

Same, really hate playing that game. I need to buy a new car soon too. :irked:

[Qryche11]

There are a lot of great professionals in both fields but like all other fields you have your scumballs. Hard to say which is worse so I will not answer.

[Randy Parker]

There are bad eggs in every profession, and it seems some professions more so than others. My personal, albeit limited, interaction with both realtors & lawyers has been quite pleasant.

[Clyde]

Car dealers.

 

Just tell me what it will take to get the vehicle and quit the beating around the bush. I hate dealing with them.

 

Studies show that most people say they prefer the negotiations vs a set price.

[theguru]

The most slimy and unethical "profession" - sports agents.

 

I am guessing there are more lawyers that are sports agents than any discipline.

 

Anyone?

[theguru]

With car dealers I think we all know the deal going in. In other words, other than Tom Gill Chevy (a business of character, LOL) I never really hear them gloating how honest or ethical they are, they are there to make as much money as possible. And no I have not had one negative dealing with Tommy Boy.

[sweet16]

Studies show that most people say they prefer the negotiations vs a set price.

 

at least with a set price you know if you can afford it or not. When you have to negotiate it may go for a while.

 

I was at a dealer once and he kept asking me "what do I need to do to get you in this car?" I kept telling him to lower the price. He would not so after about 3 times I got up and left.

[Clyde]

at least with a set price you know if you can afford it or not. When you have to negotiate it may go for a while.

 

I was at a dealer once and he kept asking me "what do I need to do to get you in this car?" I kept telling him to lower the price. He would not so after about 3 times I got up and left.

 

Logic says people would want a set price. That's not the case. You had better have a game plan going in the door.

[Clyde]

It's my experience that most realtors are not unethical. It's just that many of them simply aren't very professional and are not very smart.

[Shutitdown]

There are a lot of terrible realtors out there in NKY. It seems that every divorced 40 year old cougar thinks they can sell houses now!