Since becoming a real estate agent, I’ve noticed a hard truth: there are a lot of agents out there who seem more focused on making a quick buck than actually helping people. I feel incredibly lucky to be surrounded by a group of supportive, honest colleagues who genuinely care about the clients they represent. We’re a mountain-based brokerage, and maybe that’s part of the difference, but I’ve found that some city agents can be a lot more cutthroat or careless in how they handle their work.
That said, I know this isn’t a blanket truth about all city agents, or all mountain agents, for that matter. There are bad apples everywhere. But the contrast I’ve experienced has been eye-opening.
At the end of the day, we’re not just dealing with contracts, we’re helping real human beings, families, people going through major life transitions. This business shouldn’t be about rushing deals or bending the truth just to close something faster.
We are here to educate, negotiate contracts, and act out our fiduciary duties toward our clients. That’s how we should earn our money, not by pulling a fast one.
It’s that kind of behavior that gives real estate agents a bad reputation, and I hate seeing it.
The agents who truly care, who put their hearts into guiding and supporting their clients, they’re the reason I got my license in the first place. That’s why I got a lump in my throat reading some of the stories shared here about how poorly certain clients have been treated. We can and should do better.
Hats off to all the agents who do care, and to those who move mountains to help their clients find their dream home. I just wanted to post this here to lift everyone’s spirits, and to remind the agents I know can do better that there’s still time to turn it around.
To those of you who are agents, I'd love to hear your thoughts. What have you noticed? How do you think we can raise the bar in this industry? Drop a comment or idea below. This matters because we really do help people. My 5 cents
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