Should You Talk to Multiple Realtors Before Selling Your Nashville Home?

by Michael Szakos

🤔 Should You Reach Out to Multiple Realtors When Selling Your House?

Thinking about selling your home in Nashville or surrounding areas like Brentwood, Franklin, Clarksville, or Murfreesboro? One of the first big decisions you’ll face is choosing the right realtor—and you might be wondering: Should I reach out to multiple realtors?

At Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty – Michael Szakos, we’ve sold over 1,000 homes, been recognized as Top Agents in the region, and helped hundreds of clients make the right move—with clarity, confidence, and results.

✅ When It Is Smart to Contact Multiple Realtors

Yes—you should interview multiple realtors before signing a listing agreement. Talking with 3–5 agents allows you to:

✔️ Compare marketing strategies
✔️ Gauge communication style and availability
✔️ Understand their pricing and negotiation approach

According to Michael Szakos:

“Interviewing multiple realtors gives you a clearer picture of your options and ensures you’re not leaving money on the table.”

🚫 When It’s NOT Smart: Hiring Multiple Realtors at Once

Once you sign a listing agreement, it’s typically an exclusive right-to-sell—which means only one agent or brokerage can represent your property.

Trying to work with multiple realtors at once can lead to:

❌ Legal disputes over commission
❌ Confusion among buyers
❌ Reduced motivation from agents

Szakos explains:

“Once you sign with a realtor, you’re entering into a partnership. Dividing that responsibility rarely works and usually creates more frustration than results.”

🤝 What About Co-Listing?

In rare cases, two agents from different brokerages may agree to co-list a property—but this arrangement:

⚠️ Must be detailed in writing
⚠️ Often leads to higher fees
⚠️ Can cause communication breakdowns

Unless you need unique dual expertise (e.g., luxury + international buyers), co-listing is not recommended.

🌐 You Still Get Exposure to Many Realtors

When you choose the right listing agent, your property will be marketed to hundreds of buyer agents via the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), social media, and brokerage networks.

With our 18-point Marketing System and Guaranteed Sale Program*, we maximize exposure while keeping your process simple, efficient, and profitable.