In this week’s Messy in the Middle episode, Jefi Moultrie and Ed Billings talk about the benefits and challenges of working with friends. They discuss different qualities you want to look out for in a realtor and share three questions that can help you make a great decision when considering whether or not to work with a friend.

QUOTES

• “When you hire a realtor that is a friend we are not going into business together. You are hiring me for my services.” - Ed Billings  [02:05]

• “I have friends reach out to three friends that I have done business with to ask them questions about their experience working with me. This gives them a source to go and ask questions that isn’t me.” - Jefi Moultrie [06:55]

TIMESTAMPS

• [00:20] Intro
• [03:45] Three questions to ask when choosing a realtor
• [06:48] Utilizing other friends as a source
• [11:55] Project-based engagement
• [12:44] Let your clients fire you!

RESOURCES

• The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
• The Peak Experience
• The U.S. Housing Market Has Peaked
• Why Rising Mortgage Rates Push Buyers off the Fence
• The One Thing Every Homeowner Needs To Know About a Recession

CONTACT

Messy in the Middle: messyinthemiddlepodcast.com

Ed Billings: edbillings.com

Jefi Moultrie: jefisrealestate.com