
Good Agent vs. Bad Agent: What Separates the Best Realtors
Good Agent vs. Bad Agent: What Separates the Best Realtors The housing market is changing, and the agent who looked great during the bidding-war years may not be the one you need now. In this episode of Moving Sucks, Seth breaks down what separates a truly great real estate agent from one who’s just been riding an easy market. With rates around 7.5%, more price reductions, and fewer bidding wars, even competitive markets like the Philadelphia suburbs are starting to cool. Seth explains why your agent needs to understand market data, not just “price it right and market it well,” and how the wrong agent can cost you thousands whether you’re buying or selling. In this episode: 🏡 Why the market has shifted, even in the Northeast 📺 How media noise and politics shape how buyers and sellers feel about the market 📊 The market data every good agent should understand (absorption rates, days on market, price reductions) 🤖 How to use ChatGPT to come up with smart questions to vet an agent ⏳ Why real estate data lags behind what’s really happening 👔 Why experience beats friendship when picking an agent 💰 Pricing strategy: every home sale is a trade-off between time and money Whether you’re listing your home or making an offer, you need someone who knows the numbers, can explain what’s happening, and has a plan if your house sits. The right agent makes a real difference. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent 01:50 The Market Is Shifting: Cutting Through Media Noise 04:04 Inflation, Politics & Who’s Really to Blame 06:10 Why Your Agent Needs to Know the Data 08:26 Real Market Signals: Price Drops, Showings & Bidding Wars 13:12 How to Use ChatGPT to Vet a Real Estate Agent 16:17 Why Real Estate Data Lags Behind the Market 18:39 Experience vs. Friendship: Who Should You Hire? 20:05 Pricing Your Home: Time vs. Money 21:23 Wrap Up: Need Help Finding an Agent? 🌎 Relocating? Seth helps buyers and sellers across the country by researching the local market data and personally vetting agents for you, so you’re working with the right person from day one. 📍 Based in the Philadelphia area, with trusted realtors and lenders nationwide. 📲 Got questions? Reach out: Instagram: @AskSethAnything Instagram: @MovingSucksPodcast 👇 Comment below: What’s the #1 thing you look for in a real estate agent? Like and subscribe for more honest real estate talk. #RealEstateAgent #HowToChooseARealtor #HousingMarket #HomeSelling #HomeBuying #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #RealEstateTips #MarketUpdate #PhiladelphiaRealEstate #Relocation #MovingSucksPodcast #RealEstate2026 Connect with us 👇 Check out the Seth Lejeune Group - https://the-seth-lejeune-group-schwenksville-pa.remax.com/ Check out our website: 👉 https://asksethanything.com/ Follow us on Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/asksethanything/ 👉 https://www.instagram.com/januskygetsitdone/ 👇 Connect with us: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/movingsuckspodcast/ 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@millenniup 👉 https://www.instagram.com/asksethanything/ 👉 https://www.instagram.com/januskygetsitdone/ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovingSucksPodcast