Avoid Friends & Relatives

If you decide to hire your own representative, whether a buyer-paid agent, buyers broker or lawyer, try to avoid a relative or close friend. Buying a home in New Jersey or elsewhere is such and emotional process that the last thing you will want is your uncle or neighbor telling you what to do or even worse, being afraid to be honest or straightforward.

On the other hand, how do you fire relatives or friends if they can't live up to your expectations for helping you find the right home or New Jersey real estate listing? What if you don't like their negotiating skills? If you tell them that you want to live in Weehawken, but they keep recommending Summit, then where do you go from there?

If it's a professional Realtor, then they want to work for you, not profess to know what's best for you. Sure it can work out great with a NJ licensed relative or friend, but always consider the down-side. Many families and friendships have been fractured because of this.