06/02/2026
Congratulations to my first time home buyers who closed on their new North Dallas home today.
However, their home buying journey had a common twist that I have heard throughout my years in Real estate.
My first-time homebuyers saw two Realtors on social media.
One was offering free giveaways such as outdoor grills, TVs, and red-carpet cutting photos at closing.
The other was talking about the importance of financing, inspections, negotiations, repairs, and protecting buyers.
Guess which one my buyers chose first? Sadly, most buyers get excited about the gifts.
What my buyers didn’t realize is that the wrong realtor can cost them thousands.
The representation wasn’t what they needed.
Repair issues were being overlooked.
Seller concessions weren’t being negotiated.
The focus seemed to be getting the deal closed.
The buyers eventually contacted me; we took a different approach and negotiated.
✅ $16,000 off the purchase price
✅ $8,500 in seller concessions
✅ Brand-new roof installed before closing & the safety repairs
That’s over $24,500 in savings and benefits; plus, a major repair they won’t have to worry about.
Experience, skill, and knowledge matter more than ever in this market.
Lesson of the story: When choosing a realtor, don’t choose based on closing gifts
Joseph Bazan | REALTOR®
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