I have seen several posts here lately about fees and service and FSBOxs.
Veteran agents know, it is all in the service you provide. You aren't born a Realtor or real estate agent you have to earn it. You get out of real estate school or join a big brokerage and you think, hey I am here you should pay me xxx amount. Why? Because I am here. I am Realtor, pay me.
It does not work that way. You must prove your credibility and your work ethics. Your marketing plan. Your previous history. If you don't have history, that is OK too, if you can show the marketing plan and your enthusiasm and sincerity, honesty, etc....You must also click with your clients. You must be personable. The fees are earned. The trust is earned. I have an ad on my buyers page that was from the Realtor organization saying "Do you have 1400 minutes a day to commit to finding a home?" Most folks who work a 40 hour week and children at home don't. However there may be some out there that do. There may be some homeowners, as sellers that are retired and wish to do a lot of the work themselves, so introducing the menu pricing. There may be some rookie agents out there that could click with Mr. or Mrs. Retiree and be able to work together on a fee and the service. Just remember this in your everyday life. No situation is the same.
I personally wish to only be a full service Realtor. I take pride in my job and know marketing strategies, and want my client to need me. I have more years experience than wish to admit. I want the client who does not want to partner with me. I have earned this status. It was not handed to me when I got the certificate saying I was a Realtor. There are different levels in every business. Think about it. You can not group everyone into one category. When I got my first divorce, I was so broke, I found the cheapest guy in the Thrifty Nickel, flat fee $500 no contest. That was my man. I did not have children or property. That worked back then. Now that I have a dog, well, I would have to find full service. :)
And also remember when there was full service gas stations? What I would not give for that again. I hate the smell of gasoline on my hands. In the rain and heat. Wish they were still here.