My Friend or Family Member is a Real Estate Agent

3 Real Estate Smart Keys

3 smart real estate keys
2 minutes
1 great outcome for you

It sounds like you have a friend or family member who is an agent, and you feel like you should – or are obligated to -- use them.

It’s very common to feel conflicted about who you should use to help you. At the end of the day, it comes down to determining who can help you best navigate the process of making a very expensive purchase or selling a high-value asset. Who is best suited to help and protect you as you commit to a transaction worth hundreds of thousands – or millions – of dollars?

Is buying or selling a home simple? No. Things can go wrong. Who has the right expertise to help you navigate the current market, use ninja negotiating skills, and have full-time dedication to real estate?

Here are 3 real estate smart keys to help you make a good decision:

Real Estate Smart Key #1 – Seek active experience. This market is very dynamic with small nuances making big differences in how prices and terms can be negotiated. Is your agent full time and steeped in current market conditions? Are they up to speed on the most recent trends and negotiating tactics?

Real Estate Smart Key #2 – Ask about their process. Do they have a process for buying and selling? Do they have a team to support and protect you? Just as you would with any high-risk or high-dollar adventure or procedure, use a knowledgeable and full-time guide. A professional guide will prepare you, explain every step, and make sure you aren’t missing critical steps throughout the process of committing to a 6- or 7-figure purchase or sale.

Real Estate Smart Key #3 – Frame the discussion. It might be uncomfortable to discuss with your friend or family member about the possibility of using someone else, so frame the discussion. This is a business decision. You’ll be making decisions about what may be your largest asset. You deserve to have the best team guiding and protecting you, and your friend or family member may be the best option for you if they are currently working in the market, have a go-to process, and up to speed with the latest trends and tactics. It’s up to you to determine how best to preserve long-term friend and family relationships while protecting yourself.

After all, you’re not just buying or selling a house. You’re buying a lifestyle or selling a houseful of memories. You are creating a story. You’ll be prepared and professionally guided every step of the way throughout your real estate adventure, and it is an adventure. There will be a few twists and turns, and we will do our best to soften these. Give us a call or text today to get started on your new home adventure.

Cheers to you achieving a smart outcome that matches your lifestyle goals.