Why Bringing Your Parents to Showings Can Be a Nightmare (For Your Agent)
We love family support. We love wisdom, experience, and a good “when I bought my first house…” story. But let’s talk real: bringing your parents to showings can totally derail your home search — and your REALTOR®’s ability to help you make a strong, confident decision.
Before you roll your eyes, hear me out. This isn't about disrespecting Mom and Dad. It’s about understanding how real estate works today — and how generational advice doesn’t always translate to your goals in this market.
1. They’re Buying in 1985. You’re Buying in 2025.
Your parents mean well, but they’re often basing their expectations on a market that doesn’t exist anymore. Prices, interest rates, layouts, finishes — it’s all changed. What felt like a “deal” 20 years ago would be a unicorn today. So when they walk into a showing and say, “$699K for this?!” it chips away at your confidence and delays your decision-making.
2. Different Priorities = Different Feedback
You’re looking for lifestyle. Proximity to work. A flex room for your side hustle. Your parents are checking for copper plumbing and whether the bedroom fits their antique armoire. Their feedback — while well-intentioned — can send you spinning in the wrong direction, especially when it conflicts with your actual needs.
3. Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen
A showing should be about clarity, not confusion. When four different voices are chiming in about the roof, the furnace, the “bad vibe in the basement,” or what your cousin would do with the kitchen... your own voice gets drowned out. And as your agent, my job is to help you make a decision — not referee a family debate.
4. They Might Undermine Your Offers
Even worse? When we’re ready to write and they start questioning your budget, your down payment, or whether you’re “really sure” about moving forward. By the time we finish second-guessing, the house is already gone — and you’re back at square one.
5. You’re the Client. Not Them.
At the end of the day, I work for you. If your parents have concerns, I’ll happily walk through them — but I need to be able to guide this process without tiptoeing around someone who’s not on the mortgage or title.
The Better Approach?
Bring them in later. Let’s narrow down your top 1–2 contenders first. Then invite your parents for a second showing, when your own perspective is solid and we can address their input with clarity — not confusion.
Bottom Line: Your parents love you. I get it. But in this market, hesitation kills deals. Let me guide you with data, strategy, and your goals front and centre — so when it’s time to move, you move confidently.
Ready to buy smart (and maybe parent-proof)?
Let’s book a buyer consult and set this up for success — together.