5 Reasons Why Not to Trust Your Real Estate Agent

Real estate agents are among the most misunderstood professionals in the United States. Although this job is supposed to assist people in purchasing homes, most people think it ends with a scam.

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Agents in the housing market are often stereotyped as self-centered and corrupt individuals.

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This story will cover five reasons why people do not like housing market agents and what do agents do and do not do that make people distrust them.

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Why do Housing Market Buyers not Trust Their Real Estate Agent?

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1. Lack of Communication

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2. Lack of Respect

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3. No Transparency

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