Hopes High, Sale Low

We chose this agent because they were confident and optimistic about the price my home could command. In our initial conversations, they set expectations for a decent listing price and had no hesitation in listing at my desired price. However, once the property was listed, the strategy shifted. After limited early interest, I was encouraged to reduce the price. Then came another reduction. Each adjustment was framed as necessary to “stay competitive,” but it felt like we were chasing the market downward rather than positioning the home correctly from the start. We would have preferred a more conservative and realistic recommendation upfront instead of starting high and steadily lowering expectations. The experience left us feeling that our hopes were elevated to win my listing, only to be tempered later. While the agent was professional and responsive and friendly, I would advise future sellers to ask detailed questions about pricing strategy and how adjustments will be handled if the home doesn’t sell quickly.