(The agent you hire may be costing you more than you realize — behind the scenes.)
This one’s a bit touchy, but we’re going to be real with you — because that’s what House Karma does.
There are agents in every market who other agents simply don’t want to work with.
Maybe they’ve lied, flaked on deals, been rude, or just burned too many bridges.
They might seem nice in your living room, but behind the scenes?
Other agents are avoiding them — and that can hurt your sale in a big way.
What Sellers Don’t Know:
Real estate has its own “whisper network.”
- Some brokerages maintain unofficial blacklists of agents they’ve had too many problems with.
- Some buyer agents won’t even show homes listed by certain agents.
- Some offices warn their clients to stay away from offers involving specific agents.
It’s not fair — but it’s real. And if your listing agent has a bad reputation, you may never even know why buyers aren’t showing up.
House Karma Tip:
A great agent isn’t just good with you — they’re good with everyone.
They:
- Communicate clearly
- Follow through
- Are known, trusted, and respected
- Get repeat deals done because others like working with them
One way to check? Ask about their track record. Look at how many homes they’ve listed and sold. Agents with consistent closings likely play well with others — and that matters.
So don’t just pick the agent who says all the right things at the kitchen table.
Pick the one other agents want to do business with. It could make all the difference.
