Does anyone have a graphic or something that they would be willing to share that would be words of caution of why you wouldn't use a friend in a real estate transaction?

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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Depends on the friend.

Dec 15, 2019 07:40 PM

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Dipti Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA

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We don't have one.

Jul 22, 2018 09:17 PM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Sorry, I don't

Jun 08, 2018 07:57 AM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

I don't have one.

Mar 29, 2018 10:15 PM

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Ajay Pandya

e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH

Realtor Ajay Pandya

No.

Mar 06, 2018 09:50 PM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Annette nailed this one!

Jul 16, 2017 05:02 AM

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Trumps Elite

Keller Williams Realty Acadiana - Lafayette, LA

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Thanks Jamie!

Mar 23, 2015 02:01 PM

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House Hunt

HouseHunt.com - Huntington Beach, CA

Hi, Elite Team,

We just posted an article pertaining to this exact matter.

Here is the link.

I hope you are able to use it!

Mar 18, 2015 06:39 AM

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Keller Williams Realty Acadiana - Lafayette, LA

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Thanks for all of your responses!

Mar 13, 2015 03:18 PM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

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My friends use me all the time and I have no problem at all and I treat it as a very confidential and profession relationship. I don't share any details about it even with my husband and the friends know it. Not all friends can work this way.

Mar 13, 2015 01:16 PM

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Jeff Pearl

RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA

Full Service Full Time Realtor

I've worked for friends and relatives as both buyer agent and listing agent. Personally, I think it's case by case, and that sales pitch was created by some real estate trainers years ago. To answer your question- No. It's rare when I go on a listing appointment where the seller is considering using a friend or relative.

Mar 13, 2015 07:00 AM

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL

Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

"It's hard to FIRE family and friends."

"If I don't deliver, you can FIRE me anytime."

Mar 13, 2015 01:53 AM

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Hi, Elite Team,

We just posted an article pertaining to this exact matter.

Here is the link.

I hope you are able to use it!
My friends use me all the time and I have no problem at all and I treat it as a very confidential and profession relationship. I don't share any details about it even with my husband and the friends know it. Not all friends can work this way.
I've worked for friends and relatives as both buyer agent and listing agent. Personally, I think it's case by case, and that sales pitch was created by some real estate trainers years ago. To answer your question- No. It's rare when I go on a listing appointment where the seller is considering using a friend or relative.
"It's hard to FIRE family and friends."

"If I don't deliver, you can FIRE me anytime."