From Advocate to Adversary when a selling agent becomes the buyer

Santa Clarita Open Houses | First Responder Realtor | Connor with Honor | Representing home buyers and sellers Since 1998

Have you ever come across a real estate agent who says, “I’ll sell your home—or I can buy it myself”? At first glance, it sounds like a convenient one-stop solution, but dig a little deeper, and the waters grow murky. If your agent is wearing the hat of both trusted advisor and potential buyer, how can you be sure you’re getting genuine market data rather than sugarcoated numbers or underhanded tactics? In this episode, we’ll explore the questions every seller needs to ask when an agent offers to purchase a home they were originally hired to sell.

We’ll dissect what a true conflict of interest might look like: Is the agent’s incentive to push you to list and market the home properly, or are they eying a possible under-market acquisition for themselves or an investor partner? We’ll talk about disclosures—what your agent is legally and ethically bound to reveal if they’re interested in purchasing your property. Do you know what their end game is? Are they planning to rehab and flip your home, rent it out, or hold onto it long term? Transparency is critical. If you don’t have a clear sense of your agent’s intentions, it’s time to ask hard questions.

But it’s not just about them. As the home seller, you need to grasp the nuances of market comparables, updates, and staging that might increase the property’s value. Any suggestion to skip certain improvements or to accept a lower offer because “the market is soft” should ring alarm bells—especially if the same agent stands to benefit. We’ll help you understand how to navigate these tricky conversations and spot red flags before you sign on any dotted lines.

By the end of this episode, you’ll be armed with pointed questions for your next real estate agent interview, ensuring you protect both your wallet and your peace of mind. Join me—Connor with Honor—as we pull back the curtain on the hidden motives that can sometimes lurk behind those too-good-to-be-true offers. Whether you’re selling, buying, or just curious about the hidden corners of real estate, this conversation might just save you from a world of doubt down the road. Let’s unpack it together!

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