What Your Agent Might Say to Stop You Switching – And What It Really Means

So, you’ve had your home on the market for weeks (maybe months), and you’re not seeing the results you hoped for. Naturally, you start wondering if it’s time to switch agents. But as soon as you raise the subject, your current agent is likely to come back with a long list of reasons why you should stay put.

Here are some of the most common things agents say – and what you should really hear between the lines:

1. “It just takes time – the right buyer will come along.”

Translation: We don’t have a clear plan to generate fresh interest.

Of course, patience plays a role in selling, but if the strategy hasn’t worked so far, why would the next few weeks be any different?

2. “Dropping the price is the only way forward.”

Translation: We’re out of ideas, so let’s make your home look like a bargain.

Price reductions sometimes help, but they shouldn’t be the first and only tactic. Marketing, photography, and fresh energy matter too.

3. “All agents are the same – switching won’t make a difference.”

Translation: We don’t want you to find out there’s a better option.

Not all agents are equal. Some will re-launch your property with new photos, copy, and energy – giving it a genuine second chance on the market.

4. “We’ve already had lots of interest – someone will bite soon.”

Translation: We’re trying to buy more time.

If the interest isn’t converting into viewings or offers, something is missing in the way your home is being marketed or presented.

5. “You’ll have to pay us anyway – even if you switch.”

Translation: We’re using the contract to keep you stuck.

Check the terms of your agreement carefully. Many contracts allow you to move on once the initial tie-in has ended, and with the right support, you can switch without extra cost.

6. “We’ve already invested a lot in marketing your home.”

Translation: We don’t want to lose the fee we were hoping for.

The truth is, if that “investment” isn’t bringing results, it’s not really helping you. A fresh approach could make all the difference.

7. “Another agent won’t do anything differently.”

Translation: We’re worried another agent will prove us wrong.

A good second agent will shake things up: new listing, new photographs, new pitch – and often, a buyer who’d overlooked it before suddenly takes notice.

The Bottom Line

If your agent has to persuade you to stay, it’s probably a sign their results aren’t doing the talking.

Switching doesn’t have to be stressful. At Switch My Agent, we connect you with motivated agents who are ready to pitch fresh ideas and give your home the attention it deserves.

👉 Don’t get stuck listening to excuses. Get new pitches today and put your home back in the spotlight.