Dear Lake County Friends: Please Stop Asking Facebook for a Realtor
I love you.
I really do.
But every time I see this post…
“Looking for a Realtor in Lake County… GO!”
…an angel loses its lockbox.
Let’s talk about it.
First of All, I Get It.
You want recommendations.
You trust your friends.
You don’t want to make the wrong choice.
Totally fair.
But what actually happens when you post that?
38 comments in 4 minutes
17 Realtors tag themselves
9 people say “She’s AMAZING!” with zero explanation
Your cousin from Arizona recommends someone in Wisconsin
And someone comments “Following!” like this is a Netflix series
It turns into the Wild West of real estate.
This Is Not a Favorite Pizza Poll
We are not voting on:
Best Friday night fish fry
Best Bloody Mary
Best spray tan
We are talking about:
Your equity
Your negotiation
Your timeline
Your stress level
Possibly your retirement
That deserves more than whoever’s best friend saw the post first.
The Comment Section Is a Popularity Contest
I’m going to say it gently:
The first 10 comments are usually just the agents who happened to be holding their phone at that exact moment.
Not necessarily:
The strongest negotiator
The one who studies Lake County market data weekly
The one who knows Lindenhurst inventory like it’s their child’s softball schedule
The one who will calmly walk you through inspection drama without spiraling
Fast fingers ≠ strong strategy.
Also… Your Friend’s Situation Is Not Your Situation
Your neighbor might have:
Sold in a hot multiple-offer situation
Bought new construction
Closed with zero hiccups
But maybe you’re:
Downsizing after 25 years
Selling after a divorce
Relocating out of state
Buying with FHA
Trying to time it around travel softball and basketball season 😉
Different scenarios require different skill sets.
You don’t need “a Realtor.”
You need the right fit for your season of life.
The Quiet Pros Are Usually… Quiet
Here’s something people don’t realize:
The really good agents?
Are often:
In showings
Negotiating contracts
Reviewing inspection reports
Calling lenders
Fixing problems before you even know they exist
They’re not always sitting in the Facebook comments waiting for the bat signal.
So What Should You Do Instead?
Have a conversation.
Ask:
What’s your strategy if my house doesn’t sell in 14 days?
How do you communicate?
What makes you different?
What happens when something goes sideways?
Interview 2–3 people.
It’s not rude.
It’s responsible.
You wouldn’t hire a babysitter from the first comment on a post.
Why would you choose someone to manage your largest asset that way?
And Before You Think I’m Being Salty…
I promise I’m not. I genuinely want homeowners to make smart decisions.
If you live in Lake County, this matters.
The market here shifts neighborhood to neighborhood. 60046 is not the same as 60073Venetian Village is not the same as Millburn.
Strategy matters.
Pricing matters.
Experience matters.
And calm energy definitely matters.
Bottom Line: If you’re going to ask Facebook for anything…
Ask for:
A new mascara
A dinner spot
A good plumber
But when it comes to your home?
Have real conversations.
Ask better questions.
Choose wisely.
And if you ever want a no-pressure, “let’s just talk through it” conversation?
You know where to find me.
Probably at a softball field.
