I started writing this blog post about real estate experts, and it became longer and longer. It was about all the so-called experts, gurus, economists, relatives, hairdressers, etc.
Instead, I have enclosed some quotes that may help you distinguish between an expert and someone who talks like one!
Mark Twain said kids provide the most interesting information because they tell all they know and then stop. Adults lose this skill and go on babbling!
“The wise in all ages said the same thing, and the fools, who at all times form the immense majority, have in their way, too, acted alike, and done just the opposite!” Arthur Schopenhauer
“Focus is the art of knowing what to ignore”. James Clear
Using words to plead your case is risky business. Words put you on the defensive. If you must explain yourself, your power is already in question.” Robert Greene
‘If someone we know took traffic signals personally, we would judge them insane!” Ryan Holiday
“A wealth of information creates a poverty of attention.” Herbert Simon
“When two people believe opposite things, chances are that one of them is wrong.” Ray Dalio
Don’t get me wrong, there are experts in many fields, if I need heart surgery, I go to a heart surgeon, but I don’t ask her for real estate advice. My barber knows more about hair than I do. I don’t ask him about real estate advice or even listen.
I end with my two favourite sayings about real estate experts:
“A rational person (realist) never leaves their interests at the mercy of any one person.” Ayn Rand
“Big hat, no cattle!”