Might seem like a good idea at first. They don’t know me son!
We’ve all met someone like that. There’s always that one guy who comes into the gym and goes all-in, thinks they have it figured out and then gets humbled fast.
Same thing happens in Real Estate. Someone thinks they’re going to save tens of thousands of dollars by skipping the supposed useless agent, only to get absolutely bombarded with an avalanche of issues they didn’t even know existed.
I bet you didn’t know you could get choked out with your own arm, and I bet you didn’t know that those cracks in your foundation aren’t actually structural and don’t need a 50K reduction as per the overpriced quote from a random company. There are dozens and dozens of tactics that can and will be used against you if you choose to go at this alone, and you’re doing it completely at your own risk.
Just like how a stupid sweep or leg lock will appear out of nowhere, bad contracts, hidden fees and negotiation pitfalls will catch you too.
Think you can handle negotiations, inspections and paperwork alone? That’s like going hard for 3 minutes with a black belt and wanting to die 1 minute in.
Don’t believe me?
Meet my professor. The nicest, softest speaking, PHD candidate, quiet and kindest guy ever. Probably walks with his head down and hands in his pockets. Also 6 foot 3 and 220lbs and will break whichever series of bones on you he wants to just for the sound of it.
Why wouldn’t you want that guy on your side?
You really have no idea what traps lurk out there for you.
In all seriousness – consider this… WHY IS IT that my most wealthy and successful clients NEVER go at it alone, and always pay full pop for a Realtor?
WHY?
I’ll tell you – because they’ve BEEN AROUND and they KNOW they can get more done and have a higher potential for success by leveraging a professional.
They know a skilled agent, coach and black belt can save you unnecessary time, money and pain.
Don’t see red.
See green – let’s make some money and win.
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