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10 Ridiculous Lies Agents Tell Real Estate Leads & Clients

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Real Estate Technology with Zurple

The home buying and selling process is no walk in the park. Sometimes a few white lies are okay to help ease clients and leads. This list is not true for all agents and is intended to make you laugh. Enjoy this list of ten ridiculous fibs Real Estate agents tell their clients and leads.

Ten Ridiculous Lies Some Agents Are Guilty Of telling Real Estate Leads & Clients:

1. Lie: I am the only agent using the internet in this town.

Truth: I am not the only agent with internet access, but I am setting the bar with my high ranking website, IDX home search sites, and strong social media presence


2. Lie: An open house is the only way to get your home sold.

Truth: There are definitely pros and cons to having an open house, and it's in your best interest to show this house.


3. Lie: I am so happy you are taking initiative to estimate your home value!

Truth: I prefer you leave the home pricing to the expert (as you hired me for a reason). We all know tools like Zillow Zestimate and Trulia Home Values can give sellers unrealistic expectations.


4. Lie: No one will notice that you have 20 cats, 6 children, or are a compulsive hoarder

Truth: Your going to need some serious home staging before I can show your home.


5. Lie: I know of __ listings in that price range!

Truth: That price range is reasonable. I don’t have listings that fit your exact needs, but am confident in my ability to find listings that do. 


6. Lie: They’ve already got __ buyers lined up.

Truth: I know they have at least one buyer lined up and am urging you to act quickly in your own best interest as this is a hot buy. 


7. Lie: I know of a great home inspector.

Truth: Many home inspectors have established relationships with listing agents and may be biased towards them.


8. Lie: I have sold homes within is this price range in the past.

Truth: I have sold a few homes close to this price range and am confident in my ability to sell yours.


9. Lie: You can definitely make those (insert home renovation)

Truth: Most agents usually don’t know all of the zoning ordinances off the top of their head and will need to follow up later.


10. Lie: Those other brokers charge a special per transaction fee/Realtor fee/etc.

Truth: Not all brokerages operate the same. If agents were upfront with clients in the beginning they may lose the deal if they don't provide reason for the costs.


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Comments (4)

Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Thanks for sharing the myths with us today. Just do the right thing

Apr 21, 2017 06:33 AM
Zurple Marketing Team

No problem Harry F. D'Elia!

Apr 24, 2017 07:58 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Great post!  Thanks for sharing and make it a great weekend too!

Apr 21, 2017 06:41 AM
Zurple Marketing Team

Thanks for your comment Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®. We hope you had a great weekend as well!

Apr 24, 2017 07:58 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I especially like #2, because so many sellers believe that open houses are what sell homes. In 25 years, I've yet to sell a home from an open house.

Apr 21, 2017 06:47 AM
Zurple Marketing Team

That's why they need real estate professionals such as yourself Nina Hollander. Have a good one!

Apr 24, 2017 08:01 AM
Janice Zaltman
United Realty Group - Boca Raton, FL
Energy Efficient And Eco-Friendly Homes in Florida

I like #4. Just listed a home that was on the market for over 9 months and did not sell. One look and I knew. The tenants living there are hoarders. You can barely walk inside. It won't go on the market until it is able to be shown so someone can imagine themselves living there. 

Apr 21, 2017 07:25 PM
Zurple Marketing Team

Yikes! That sounds like a scary situation, best of luck to you with that one Janice Hope Zaltman LEED AP.

Apr 24, 2017 08:03 AM