Many prospective and current homeowners are familiar with the best qualities of real estate agents – for example, physically attractive and fun.
However, I think it is more important to identify bad realtors so you can avoid working with them.
Therefore, I spent dozens of minutes researching and compiling the Top 10 Signs You Are Working with the Wrong Realtor:
(Out of respect for our more sensitive readers, I will alternate pronouns between all of the genders.)
- She insists that you pay for the limousine that takes you on the pub crawl between showings.
- He says the black fungus throughout the home is a lovely accent, the impact of which only grows with time.
- She suggests you go in at least 20% above asking price … when there is no competing offer.
- He shows the functionality of the furniture by doing a line of coke on the coffee table.
- When you voice concern about the water streaming from the bottom of the toilet, she says, “They call it ‘taking a leak’ for a reason.”
- He keeps referring to private showings as “host bars” and yells “Free Booze!” every time he walks in the door.
- When you ask if she has prepared the documents necessary to complete the purchase of your new home, she says, “I think a handshake will do the trick.”
- He keeps referring to you as “Paycheck”.
- When you ask how she will promote your home if you list with her, she says, “By putting my beautiful face on billboards, bus benches, and magazine ads.”
- He says the three most important things in real estate are “location, commission, commission.”
