“Relationship Shorthand”
What’s the opposite of “guilt by association?”
“Honor by association.”
How does that play out in residential real estate?
When, as a listing agent (representing the Seller), the Buyer’s agent, lender, inspector, and title company all check out with flying colors . . . it’s highly likely that the Buyer ultimately will, too.
Of course, the listing agent has to be established enough to know the reputations of the Buyer’s agent, lender, inspector, etc. 😉
P.S.: Good character and references are a great start — but, the terms of the contract count, too: think of it as the legal corollary to “good fences makes good neighbors.”
Ditto for a generous earnest money check.
