(It sounds great—but it can cost you in the end)

This one’s super common—and agents know it.

When most sellers decide to list, they interview a few Realtors. And each agent brings a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) to show what they think your home is worth. That’s normal—and smart.

But here’s where things go sideways…

One agent tells you they can get $430,000. Another says $445,000. Then one agent comes in and says, “Oh, I can sell it for $475,000, easy.”

And suddenly, you’re thinking: “That’s my person!”

Here’s the problem: they’re probably not being honest. Some agents will tell you a higher number just to win the listing, knowing full well it’s unrealistic. It’s called “buying the listing,” and it’s a strategy—not a promise.

What really happens? Your home sits. No showings, no offers. Weeks go by, and then the price drops… and drops again. By the time you’re at market value, your home is stale, and buyers assume something’s wrong with it.

The longer it sits, the less you’ll likely get.

House Karma Tip:

Choose your agent based on skill, experience, marketing strategy, and honesty—not on who flatters you with the biggest price tag. Ask hard questions. Look at their actual results. And remember:
The best agent isn’t the one who tells you what you want to hear. It’s the one who tells you the truth—and gets it sold.