Why Do Some Homes Rotate Through Realtors & What Does That Mean for Buyers Looking?
- Amanda Allen
- Apr 21
- 3 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
The hard truth about blame, expectations, and what really sells a home.
If you’ve been house hunting for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed it: That one house you liked last spring? It’s still for sale—but with a different Realtor. And now, months later, it’s listed again—this time under a new name and a lower price and often times, the exact same price.
So what gives? Why do some homes bounce from agent to agent like a game of hot potato?
More importantly—what does it mean for you as a buyer?
Let’s talk about it. Because that kind of rotation doesn’t just reveal the home’s journey. It tells you everything about the seller’s mindset—and what kind of opportunity might be in front of you.
A Typical Scenario:
When One Home Becomes a Three-Realtor Story
Phase One: The Optimistic Start (Realtor A)
This is the seller’s first run. They’re hopeful. Excited. Confident. Maybe even a little sentimental about what their home "should" bring.
Realtor A enters with comps, logic, and a smart pricing plan. But sellers often push back with:
“Let’s price it higher just to see.”
“We can always drop later.”
“Let’s try a short-term listing and test the market.”
So the home hits MLS overpriced and under-positioned. Showings are slow. Feedback is vague. And eventually—crickets.
Instead of adjusting strategy, the seller blames the messenger, Realtor A.
“They didn’t market it well.”
“They didn’t push hard enough.”
“They just wanted to drop my price.”
And just like that, Realtor A is out.
Phase Two: The Promise Stage (Realtor B)
Now the seller is a little bruised—but not yet humbled. They still believe the agent was the problem—not the pricing.
Realtor B shows up saying all the right things:
“I can sell it at your price.”
“We’ll relist and refresh the marketing.”
“We’ll get better traffic.”
The seller feels seen. Re-energized. Validated. But soon, the pattern repeats:
Time passes
Interest dies
Maybe a lowball offer comes in
And frustration sets in—for the second time
By now, the seller is tired. Embarrassed. And finally… a little more open to reality.
Phase Three: The Reality Stage (Realtor C)
Now the emotion’s been wrung out. The price high has faded. The seller doesn’t need ego anymore—they need a solution.
Enter Realtor C—not with magic, but with clarity:
Accurate comps
Strong photography
Targeted marketing
And most importantly, a pricing strategy the market will actually respect. (And often enough Realtor A and Realtor B were probably close to same Strategy, but Seller wasnt ready to listen)
This time, the seller doesn’t argue. They partner. They’ve lived through the learning curve. They’re ready to win.
And suddenly—it works. The home sells. Realtor C looks like a miracle worker. But the truth?
Realtor C didn’t walk into a better house. They walked into a better mindset.
So What Does This Mean for You as a Buyer?
When you see a home that’s rotated through multiple agents, don’t immediately assume something is wrong with the property.
Ask yourself instead: Has something changed with the seller?
Has the price finally come down to where it should’ve started?
Has the seller become more realistic?
Are they more open to negotiation now than they were six months to a year ago?
That listing might have been overpriced, overhyped the first time around. But now—it might just be ready to move.
And if you’re ready to move on it? You could land a deal that earlier buyers missed.
What Sellers Don’t Always Realize
Your home isn’t just a property—it’s part of a market. And if you don’t respect that market, it won’t respect your price. Switching agents over and over doesn’t fix that.
What does?
✔️ Getting the strategy right from Day One
✔️ Listening to the data, not just the gut
✔️ Pricing to attract—not just impress
✔️ Partnering with an agent who tells you the truth, even if it’s not what you hoped to hear
Thinking of Selling?
Before you go through three Realtors and a year of stress—let’s have one smart conversation up front.
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Why wait until you’re Realtor C’s success story…when you can just start there?
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