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Whether you are an individual or a mobility professional, the ongoing shenanigans in residential real estate right now have given me pause as an observer who feels the need to share my opinion on what is going on.

Real estate is what people own, but it is where we create our memories and live out our lives. It is also how we build long-term wealth and create stability. Ensure that when seeking out an agent, you feel the agent understands the importance of the endeavor and has the experience to execute it.  The real estate process is more complex than ever. Technology has made it easier in some regards and harder in others. Seeking out a great agent may not be what you think it means.

Handling relocation is sort of like competing in the Biathlon. Sometimes it feels like we are fighting uphill in rough conditions, required to hit unrealistic targets while gasping for our next breath. Sometimes we need to step back from the drama and remember why we got into the line of work in the first place.

While we all have had our challenges with ‘preferred or requested’ agent referrals from relocation management companies (RMC), those challenges may extend beyond that single transaction and often go unnoticed by you.  Don’t assume everything is ok. Control the narrative of how you are represented in their broker database.

Here is the follow up piece to the acquisition announcement story now that the deal has closed. This is just the beginning of what is sure to be a wild ride (and not just for those directly affected).