It’s a big deal. Seriously. It could mean actually purchasing the home of your dreams, the home you never really wanted, or maybe even having the deal fall through all together (not to mention the emotional stress and turmoil it could potentially put you through).
I was inspired to write this blog after having some in depth conversations with one of my closest friends. She is currently under contract on her home, while also being under contract on the home she and her husband fell in love with. I just got off the phone with her (well- Marco Polo….it’s the new thing) and she is terminating her contract with her Realtor as well as the contract on the home they were wanting to purchase (and for good, legal reasons as well).
It all comes down to the beginning; she never really resonated or “jived” with her in the first place. Long story very short, her Realtor represented both sides of the transaction and did not have my friend’s best interest in mind. It got so bad that her agent ended up spraying bleach to “mitigate” the serious mold issue in the crawl space of their new potential home instead of requesting that the seller hire a professional to attend to the job. Crucial contract dates were not met and the lack of communication was…well….lacking, substantially.
My point is this: make sure you are hiring someone you completely resonate with, like and TRUST. This is most likely the biggest financial transaction and life change you will ever make and having the right agent by your side is crucial in making it the experience you want and need it to be. Don’t settle for less, trust your gut and do your research to back it up!