Why Realtors Should Always Give You 3 Recommendations

Let's be real for a second—buying or selling a home is stressful enough without wondering if your Realtor is only giving you half the story. You're trusting them to guide you through one of the biggest financial moves of your life, and part of that job is connecting you with the right people: lenders, inspectors, attorneys, contractors… the whole crew.

But here's the thing: if your Realtor is only giving you one name, that's a problem.  A good Realtor (hi, it's me ) will always give you three solid recommendations. Why three? Glad you asked.

Reason #1: Transparency = Trust

If I hand you a single name, you have to wonder—are they the best, or just my buddy from last Thursday's networking mixer? When I give you three, I'm showing you I'm not playing favorites. I'm putting your interests first. Transparency builds trust, and trust is the foundation of this entire process.

Reason #2: Options Give You Power

You wouldn't buy the first house you saw without checking out a few others, right? (At least I hope not). Same logic here. Different buyers click with different personalities. Maybe you want an inspector who explains every tiny detail, or maybe you just want one who gets straight to the point. Three options = you get to decide who matches your vibe. Power to the buyer (or seller).

Reason #3: More Protection, Fewer Surprises

Real estate transactions can get messy. Having multiple professionals to choose from means more experience, more perspectives, and more backup if one doesn't work out. Three options keep you protected from missed details or "oops, didn't catch that" moments.

The Bottom Line

Your Realtor should never box you in with just one choice. Three recommendations mean your agent is confident, transparent, and truly looking out for YOU. And if they're not doing that? Buyers and sellers, you deserve a Realtor who does.

Mori Jo Conkrite—Realtor 815-979-9798

Licensed in IL & WI