Should you hire a friend or family member to help you buy or sell a home? If you hire someone based solely on those reasons, it usually doesn't end well.
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The saying goes that you should never do business with friends or family because it can jeopardize or wreck the relationship. In my opinion, no relationship is worth wrecking over real estate.
This is a controversial topic, and I’m not saying you shouldn’t ever do it because there are always exceptions to the rule. If the agent is very good and has a great track record, I don’t see a problem with that. However, if you hire someone just because they’re a friend or family member, it usually doesn’t end well. I can’t tell you how many people with a canceled or expired listing that I’ve talked to whose relationship with their friend or family member is strained because the house didn’t sell.
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My advice is to hire a professional who’s not related to you. Someone who’s not a friend or family member can be candid with you and tell you what you need to hear to get your home sold. A friend or family member might not tell you things because they’re more worried about sparing your feelings and damaging the relationship. Well guess what? If you’re not getting the information you need and your home doesn’t sell, the relationship is going to be damaged anyway. Don’t risk it, and don’t wreck it.
No relationship is worth wrecking over real estate.
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I’d love to talk to you more about this topic or any others you may have questions about, so feel free to call or email me anytime. Take care, and make it a great day!
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