Hey guys, I need some help here. My partner and I have been on the hunt for a new house for about 4 to 5 months now. At the start, our real estate agent was super on the ball, showing us properties every week. But lately, things have taken a turn. He’s suddenly dragging his feet, making excuses to space out our viewings. It’s getting frustrating because we’ve lost out on homes we really liked just because he couldn’t get us in for a tour in time. It seems like he’s getting impatient and just wants us to buy something already. We’re not stalling for no reason – we’re eager to move once we find the perfect place and we’ve even made offers in the past. But we don’t want to rush into a major decision just to keep him happy. Is this normal behavior after a few months of house hunting? Should we think about switching agents now? We don’t want to be unfair, but we’re feeling a bit abandoned. Any advice from someone who’s been through the same thing would be appreciated. Thanks a bunch!
Some background info: We actually sold our old house with the same agent, and we kept lowering the price based on his advice just to get it sold in a reasonable time. But now that we’re looking to buy, he’s pushing us to match the asking price without negotiating. The issues he pointed out with our old house, like the older HVAC system and paint, or the gutters we replaced for $30k before selling, are suddenly considered minor when it comes to us buying. Many of the properties he said were priced well are still unsold after 60 to 90 days on the market.