In my nearly twelve years as a Realtor, I’ve had the pleasure of working with a lot of great real estate agents–many who I’ve learned from and admire, several who have become close personal friends. But I’ve also witnessed the bottom of the barrel, frightfully horrid, unprofessional sorry excuses for Realtors and I’ve seen first hand how they cost their clients time, money, and stress. It’s a topic that gets me pretty fired up–and I’m not one for shying away from straight talk. Navigating the real estate market, whether you’re buying or selling, can be fraught with pitfalls if you’re not equipped with the right Realtor. That’s why understanding common mistakes made by Realtors is so important and I want to take the time to highlight some of the most common mistakes that I see more often than you’d think.