Five Options to Sidestep Dealing With a Relative

Five Options to Sidestep Dealing With a Relative
You are not obligated to work with a relative who is a realtor, but it can be a delicate matter. Prostock-studio
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Dear Monty: We are planning on selling our home soon. My wife’s sister has a son that is a real estate agent. We do not want to use him, but we know that it may sour our relationship with her sister if we do not. We are wondering if you may have some suggestions.

Monty’s Answer: Having a relative or a close friend that has a sibling as a real estate agent has been a conundrum for decades. One of the considerations in not using him is why you do not like him.

Richard Montgomery
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Richard Montgomery is the founder of PropBox, the first advertising platform to bring home sellers and buyers directly together to negotiate online. He offers readers unbiased real estate advice. Follow him on Twitter at @dearmonty or DearMonty.com
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