A real estate salesperson is more than just a «sales person.» They act on your behalf as your agent, providing you with advice and guidance and doing a job – helping you buy or sell a home. While it is true they get paid for what they do, so do other professions that provide advice,…

You might want to consult a couple more Realtors on the market value of your home. Most of the estimates should be in the same ballpark. It could be that your friend is being more honest with you about the value of your home and the other Realtor gave you a higher number because he…