The Worst Real Estate Advice Buyers & Sellers Keep Falling For (And How It Costs You Thousands)

Buying or selling a home in Denver or anywhere in Colorado is stressful enough—bad advice from traditional realtors can make it worse. Many "tips" sound smart in the moment, but leave buyers and sellers with financial regret while padding an agent's commission.

At Next-Nest, we've seen it all. Here are the top 5 worst pieces of real estate advice—and what to do instead if you want to protect your money.

1. "Buy the House, Date the Rate"

The Lie: "Just buy now—you can refinance when rates drop!" 

The Reality: Rates didn't drop. Buyers are now stuck with mortgages they can barely afford. Refinancing isn't guaranteed, and waiting for lower rates could take years. 

✅ Smarter Move: Only buy if you can comfortably afford today's payment—not a “maybe someday” future rate.

2. "Waive the Inspection to Win the Bid"

The Lie: “You'll never get the house if you ask for an inspection!" 

The Reality: Skipping inspections can mean hidden foundation cracks, mold, or $20k+ in surprise repairs. 

✅ Smarter Move: Never waive inspections—and walk away from any agent who pressures you to.

3. "Multiple Offers Are Coming—We Need to Act NOW!"

The Lie: "If you don't bid today, you'll lose out forever!" 

The Reality: This fear tactic is used to rush buyers into overpaying. 

✅ Smarter Move: Take your time. If it's truly a hot market, another home will come along.

4. "It's a Bidding War—Just Pay More to 'Win'!"

The Lie: "If you love it, another $10k won't matter!" 

The Reality: "Winning" often means overpaying by tens of thousands—while your agent pockets a bigger commission. 

✅ Smarter Move: Set a strict max budget and walk away if the bidding gets irrational.

5. "It Doesn't Matter What You Pay—It'll Be Worth More Later!"

The Lie: "Prices always go up—just buy at any cost!" 

The Reality: Markets correct. Life changes. If you overextend, you could end up underwater or forced to sell at a loss. 

✅ Smarter Move: Buy based on today's affordability, not speculation.

Why Realtors Push Bad Advice

Traditional agents get paid a percentage of the sale price—so the higher the number, the more they make.

• On a $500k home, a 3% commission is $15,000

• On a $450k home, it's only $13,500

That's why agents push higher offers, waived inspections, and bidding wars. Their goal is closing the deal—not protecting your financial future.

The Better Way: Next-Nest

At Next-Nest, we believe in a more innovative, modern approach to real estate: 

✔ Flat fees—no percentage-based commissions 

✔ No pressure tactics—we don't profit from bad decisions 

✔ True advocacy—we work for YOU, not the sale

✅ Stop Falling for Bad Advice

Enough is enough. Don't let outdated realtor tricks cost you thousands. With Next-Nest, you get transparent pricing, modern solutions, and real advocacy every step of the way.

Stop falling for costly advice. Experience real estate the modern way with Next-Nest’s flat-fee model. 👉 Learn more about how Next-Nest is changing real estate.