Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:12:05 -0500 from :
I'm considering buying a new home in Texas. There are certain
incentives on the house, but even then the house is kind of expensive.
So, we want to negotiate some more off. The salesman said his company
wouldn't be able to take any more off the price (for legal reasons)?

That's right up there with "our insurance company says we can't let
customers use our restroom" and "I'll pull out before I ____".

He then suggested a friend of his who could
kick back 1% of the normal 3% commission.

Does this seem strange, or sleazy to anyone?

Yes to both.

I've just laid down $3000 in escrow and it's soon to be
irrevocable.

Are you so sure it's not irrevocable?

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