The WORST Mistake You Can Make As a Seller!! TOTAL NIGHTMARE!!

The Worst Mistake You Can Make When Selling Your Home (Hint: It's Not the Price!)

If you're getting ready to sell your home and considering hiring your friend as your real estate agent, stop right now and read this. I can’t stress this enough—this decision could lead to one of the biggest regrets of your life.

This week alone, I spoke to two separate sellers who were in tears after their experiences working with friends who doubled as their agents. The results? Poor communication, botched pricing, a stalled sale, broken relationships, and immense stress. Sound dramatic? It's not. This is more common than you think—and totally avoidable.

Let’s break down why using a friend as your real estate agent can turn into a nightmare and how you can make smarter, stress-free decisions.

❌ The Friend Trap: When Loyalty Costs You Thousands

Most people choose a friend because they feel a sense of loyalty or obligation. They think:

"Well, my friend has a license, they’ve sold a few homes, and I trust them."

But here's the hard truth: having a license doesn’t mean they’re the right person to handle your largest financial asset. Experience, negotiation skills, marketing knowledge, and emotional neutrality matter far more than a familiar face.

😬 Real-Life Consequences of Hiring a Friend

Sellers often say to me:

“I didn’t want to hurt my friend’s feelings, so I hired her to sell my house.”

Weeks later, they're calling me, desperate to get out of a bad contract.

Here’s what usually happens:

• Communication breaks down. Your friend assumes you’ll be patient and understanding.

• Honest feedback disappears. They won’t tell you your home smells like pets or needs updating.

• Tough conversations are avoided. They won't push you on pricing, staging, or necessary repairs.

• Privacy is compromised. Suddenly, your personal finances and family dynamics become common gossip in your friend circle.

• Emotional regret sets in. When it doesn’t go well (and often it doesn’t), the friendship suffers—and sometimes ends.

🧠 Friend vs. Agent: Which Comes First?

There’s a huge difference between using your friend who happens to be an agent, and using a great agent who happens to be your friend.

Ask yourself:

• Have I independently seen their signs around town?

• Do I know people who have worked with them and raved?

• Do they sell at least 30 homes a year, or 150 in the last 5 years?

• Is their social media showing real homes sold or just selfies and marketing fluff?

• Do they have strong reviews, a solid track record, and an experienced support team?

If you can't confidently say yes, then you’re not hiring an agent—you’re doing a favor.

💬 The Conversations No One Wants to Have

What if your home doesn’t sell?
What if it’s priced wrong?
What if you want to cancel the listing or reduce their commission?

Can you have that tough conversation with your friend without damaging the relationship?

If the answer is “no,” then don’t do it.

🔥 When It Is Okay to Use Your Friend

Now, this doesn’t mean you can never use a friend. If your friend is:

• A top producer in your market,

• Has a stellar reputation beyond your social circle,

• And is able to separate business from friendship,
  then you may be in good hands.

But even then—interview them like you would any other agent. Get second opinions. Make sure they earn the listing.

📘 Download the Seller’s Playbook

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📌 Final Thoughts: Protect Your Asset, Protect Your Peace

Your home is likely your biggest asset. Would you hand over your investment portfolio to a friend with “some experience”? Or have surgery done by a doctor who just graduated because you know them?

Of course not. Real estate deserves the same level of scrutiny and seriousness.

I’ve helped thousands of sellers—and I’ve seen too many friendships ruined because people didn’t think this decision through.

So before you make that call to your friend, ask yourself:
Is your friendship worth risking over this transaction?

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• Don't hire a friend just because they’re a friend.

• Ask tough questions about experience, track record, and communication.

• Know the difference between "an agent who's your friend" and "a friend who’s an agent."

• Get honest, professional guidance. Always.