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5 ways to choose the wrong Real Estate Agent!

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Real Estate Agent with Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

1. Find some random dude that you met at a party.  He was the coolest guy, and he was driving one of those little red sports cars, so he must be pretty good, right?  Or maybe he also works at the local car dealership and can get. you a good deal there, too?

2. Hire that blonde who smiled at you at that Open House you attended on Sunday.  She asked you what gym you worked out at, 'cause you look 'buff', and the idea of spending a lot of time with her looking at houses is appealing.  Who knows what'll happen, right?

3. Take one of those business cards off the bulletin board at the local Trader Joe's.  There are always dozens of Realtors who post those things up there, and they must be great, right?  I'll just call one of them.  How bad can they be?  I'll just take a shot.

4. Press that "show me the house" button on Zillow, and hire the agent that meets you at that house.  I mean, if Zillow uses them, they must be good, right?  Right?!

5. Ask your friends and family for a few ideas for people they've used and interview 2 or 3 of them, and see what you think.  Oh, wait, that's actually a good way to find a Realtor!  

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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Alan. A humorous look at how easy it is for so many to make a mistake. And, the beat goes on! Enjoy your day.

Oct 18, 2025 06:37 AM
Alan May

The drums keep pounding a rhythm to the brain

Oct 18, 2025 09:12 AM
Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY
"Deeply rooted in The Hamptons---local expertise"

Hi Alan,

What a hoot---I especially like #4: "If Zillow uses them, they must be good, right?  Right?!"

Thanks for the laughs!

Oct 18, 2025 08:02 AM
Alan May

It's amazing how many consumers actually believe that.

Oct 18, 2025 09:13 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Alan,

This is definitely not AI written and is definitely Alan May unique witty style! Whew...glad to have you back after that other post! LOL!

Oct 18, 2025 08:36 AM
Alan May

Thank you for noticing

Oct 18, 2025 09:13 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.WarrenCountyOhioRealEstate.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

I suspect way too many choices are done using Options 1 to 4, or Option 6 (just start calling agents and the first to answer the phone, hire them, even if they don't have the specialty knowledge needed for the type of house you want).

Oct 18, 2025 04:32 PM
Alan May

Ooooh... option 6... thinking outside the juicebox.  Noice!

Oct 19, 2025 04:43 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Alan- Now THIS is an Alan post!  It's what we have come to expect from you!!!  BTW- if this is another "gotcha" post and written by CyberCal, then I will come back to haunt you. 

Oct 18, 2025 05:13 PM
Alan May

Nah... cybergal, don't walk like this.

Oct 19, 2025 04:44 AM
Marte Cliff

I've seen a couple of mentions of an AI post. Guess I need to go find it so I can join your chorus! 

Oct 20, 2025 04:23 PM
Alan May

It ain't worth the time... trust me.

Oct 22, 2025 06:26 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Oct 18, 2025 06:25 PM
Alan May

awww, shuckyderns.

Oct 19, 2025 04:44 AM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Alan May - Love this post! It was very creative and fun!

Oct 19, 2025 01:53 AM
Alan May

Thankyew, Patricia.

Oct 19, 2025 04:45 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Alan - a shift in focus can be appreciated.   And that's a significant 'f' that can push many things forward.

Oct 19, 2025 07:59 AM
Alan May

the "f" is very significant.

Oct 20, 2025 10:10 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Knowledge seems to take a back seat to the glamour girls selling in our area.  I cringe when they want to show one of my listings.  Great post.

Oct 19, 2025 08:48 AM
Alan May

Knowledge seems to have gone the way of the dodo bird.

Oct 20, 2025 10:11 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

This post had me nodding, chuckling, and mentally high-fiving you all at once, Alan May. Thanks for cutting through the noise with wit and wisdom—your take is sharp, spot-on, and genuinely helpful. Really appreciate you sharing this!

Oct 19, 2025 09:19 AM
Alan May

It's nice to know that you're able to multi-task, Lew.

Oct 20, 2025 10:11 AM
Ellie McIntire
Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD
Luxury service in Central Maryland

Love this, Alan! 😄 Such a fun (and true!) reminder that choosing the right Realtor matters — experience and trust make all the difference! 👏

Oct 20, 2025 08:02 AM
Alan May

You often don't realize you have the wrong Realtor until you're in way too deep.

Oct 20, 2025 10:12 AM
Angel Tucker
Personality Profiles - , CA
Personality Strategist helping Real Estate Pros

You're personality is showing! This cracked me up! I'd love to see one about Real Estate Agents who got their license because they think they know how the business works, since they watched HGTV!

Oct 20, 2025 09:30 AM
Alan May

There's an old real estate saying "we didn't go into real estate because it's easy... we went into real estate because we thought it would be easy!"

Oct 20, 2025 10:13 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

You crack me up Alan!   Very fun and clever post!  Thanks for the laughter this fine Monday morning!

Oct 20, 2025 10:09 AM
Alan May

Well, then my job here is done.

Oct 20, 2025 10:13 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I like the humor, well done.

Oct 20, 2025 12:37 PM
Alan May

there was humour?

Oct 20, 2025 06:22 PM
Tina Hannaford
Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty - Sarasota, FL
Listing Agent - Luxury Collection Specialist

Great post and the truth!  😄

Oct 20, 2025 02:15 PM
Alan May

Why, thank you.

Oct 20, 2025 06:22 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Love it. What about the one where you just call the listing agent...?

Oct 20, 2025 04:24 PM
Alan May

That seemed too obvious.

Oct 20, 2025 06:23 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I guess the bottom line is Alan to not go with the charisma or the charm of just a guy or a girl whocan rock your world and take your money lol..

Oct 20, 2025 10:46 PM
Alan May

Charisma has its value.

Oct 21, 2025 07:23 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Why not call the name on the sign in front of the house after all if they were good enough for the seller, they would be good for you as well, no?

Oct 21, 2025 08:29 AM
Alan May

Yup... a perennial fave.

Oct 21, 2025 09:28 AM
Deb Dahlberg - Rowland
ASK FOR DEB! Stanberry Realtors - Bastrop, TX
Bastrop and Fayette County Realtor

So funny...but sadly so true 😃😏 but live and learn right! 

Oct 28, 2025 04:40 AM
Alan May

Life is a learning curve.

Oct 28, 2025 05:31 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Monday morning, Alan. This is good advice to share.

Have a productive November.

Nov 03, 2025 05:56 AM
Alan May

I will do my best-est.

Nov 03, 2025 06:30 PM