I’m not saying your friend or relative isn’t a competent realtor. They could be fantastic. But what I am saying is being personally close to a realtor is a serious dilemma when it comes time to sell your home!

Because selling a home is not a personal matter, it’s a business one.

Your home is likely your biggest asset.

You likely have tens of thousands of dollars invested into its equity.

You stand to lose or gain tens of thousands of dollars when it comes time to sell.

Hey, Kris here.

“I felt like I gave away my home.”

It’s one of the most common regrets I hear from recent sellers. And when I ask who their agent was, almost always they say it was an old friend, or relative.

You may be thinking, “Well, not the realtor i know. They’re awesome!”

And they might be an awesome person. But what proof do they have of being an awesome realtor?

Serious proof. Online reviews? Awards? Endorsements from other industry professionals?
(Industry Tip: Years of experience in real estate does not necessarily equate to guaranteed results.)

So you’re caught in a trap. “Do I use my friend or relative out of obligation and loyalty, risking tens of thousands of dollars?”

“Or, do I risk using someone else and seriously offending them?”

It’s not a fun position to be in. And selling your home is stressful enough!

Here’s my expert advice. I urge you not to risk your personal relationship on a business transaction. No matter how great they may seem as a realtor. I’ve seen it go south way too often. I don’t want your personal relationship to become sour if anything happens that you’re not 1000% happy with.

I know that puts you in an awkward spot, so here’s what to do…

Because I know they’re someone you care about, hold that boundary.

Tell them, “I love ya and don’t want anything to come between us. That’s why I don’t want to mix business and personal life. But I still trust you. Who would you recommend?”

I honestly think this is the best way to approach this sticky situation.

When you frame it this way first, and ask advice second, you show you still care about them and support them. But also respect them enough to ask their professional opinion. They’ll feel that. And if they’re a true professional will totally understand.

Bringing this all back to the Sellers Workshop…the best part is you can come, learn these strategies, and bring them back to any agent worth their salt. Agents on my team obviously have an expert experience with these cutting edge strategies, but I’m serious when I say you can come to this workshop without any obligations.

The workshop is free! But it does have limited seats.

And sure, we’d love it if you chose to work with us, I’d be lying if I didn’t say that! But the real reason is to give back to the community.

I have a degree in teaching, and that was my first passion. I love teaching people ways to improve. Improve their lives, their business, or their finances.

Our core motto at Kris Lindahl Real Estate is “Be Generous”. It’s even its own 501c3 registered charity. We believe in being generous with our time, treasures, and talents to better the lives of those around us.

Sharing my real estate strategies like an open book is one of the best ways I know how to Be Generous towards the general public.

So I hope you come, learn, and sell your home for tens of thousands more than you thought was possible.