I think we have all been there, unfortunately. A friend or colleague, who did not hire you as their agent is now asking you for advice. How do you handle it? Do you completely stonewall them or do you give advice up to a certain point? Do you bring up the fact that they didn't hire you, and is there a way to do this that doesn't come off as bad-mouthing the other agent?
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Friend wants advice but didn't hire you to be their agent
Friend wants advice but didn't hire you to be their agent
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My recommendation to a buddy who hasn't chosen me as their agent would be to do their own research and get second and third opinions before making any final decisions. To make sure they are making the greatest decision possible given their circumstances, I would also recommend they speak with an expert in the industry. I'd also be happy to help with anything they need or answer any questions they might have.
I would try to help as much as I could without going overboard.
Is that person really a friend? Perhaps acquaintance is a much better explanation of that relationship. The acquaintance should be referred back to the hired agent and if the person has been thought of as a friend it is time to reassess what the relationship actually is.
This is a situation that we have all been through! I typically just provide them information about the general market conditions but when they ask me specific questions about their search I refer them back to their agent.
This is a situation that we have all been through! I typically just provide them information about the general market conditions but when they ask me specific questions about their search I refer them back to their agent.
When friends use other agents, I always refer them back to the agent they are working with, I also remind them that advice from me would come with using me as an agent .