What Happens When The Wrong Agent Lists Your Home? (And How To Make sure It Doesn't Happen To You)

In a market where 35% of listings fail to sell, The Funk Collection continues to deliver results for Central Florida homeowners with a clear listing strategy, proven marketing plan, and communication that repeatedly sell houses on a consistent basis.

For many homeowners, choosing their listing agent starts with a referral, a family member, a personal friend, a quick online search, or they decide to take it on themselves. In addition, a 2024 report from NAR (National Association of Realtors) shows that 81% of sellers contacted only one agent before listing. But is that the best strategy?

When a listing is placed in the wrong hands, the costs show up quickly, and no, it's not just financial.

What do we see too often in the Central Florida market?

Rushed preparation or going in with no plan at all
Cutting corners when it comes to marketing (i.e., using an iPhone for photos)
Not setting communication expectations early, then after going live, weeks of silence, followed by price reductions.

All leading to a similar outcome: lost momentum and lost money.

What we do know is that when a listing lingers, buyers start to question why. What's "wrong" with the house that it hasn't sold yet? The good news is, choosing an agent like Jeffrey Funk with The Funk Collection team, who sits down with the customer in the beginning to establish a data dialogue (showing vs. telling) what is happening in their market, sets a clear communication plan that is ongoing beyond listing day, and shares the listing marketing plan from start to finish.

The cost of hiring the wrong agent is measured in stress, time lost, and missed opportunity, all things that can and should be avoided with the right listing plan and professional guidance.

The Windermere Isle Story

In Windermere Isle, one home sale stood out for all the right reasons. Clear communication from the beginning, uncovering what needed to be done to set a successful listing launch, planning and executing a step-by-step marketing plan to position the home with its best foot forward from day one.

Before the home ever went live, the plan was already in motion:

Property walkthrough with professional staging services to amplify the look and feel of the home
Professional photography, including a 2nd shoot at sunrise to capture the story
Video walk-through tour
360° Virtual Tour with Floor Plans
Social Media Video & Photos posts across platforms
8-Page Luxury Brochure that highlights the home's top features
Targeted Email Marketing to 10,000 customers from The Funk Collection's database
A custom for sale sign
A dedicated enhanced listing page on RealtyInOrlando.com
- Leveraging the power of a top local site since 2007 with more than 11.5 million total page views, over 2 million website users, and site visitors from over 180 countries

Listing Video for 8379 Vivaro Isle Way in Windermere Isle

The result: a full-price cash offer within 24 hours, setting a new record for the neighborhood.

How the Funk Collection Does Listings Differently

The Funk Collection team operates with the mindset of a product launch for each listing, not a passive MLS upload (a set it and forget it type of approach). Every element of the listing plan is executed with intention and to set the sellers up for success.

What does that look like in action?

There were many impressive selling features of this Windermere Isle home, and two standouts that most agents may have missed or not taken the time to fully showcase:

Sunrise views from the backyard
Nightly fireworks views from the Magic Kingdom at Disney

What did Jeff and the team do?

They scheduled a second photo shoot dedicated to capturing the morning sunrise experience.
Stopped by the house during the day and at night during the fireworks to film the magic of the transition from day to night

Click to Watch Day to Fireworks Reel at Windermere Isle Home ⬇️

Hear From The Windermere Sellers

Following the closing, the customers shared their feedback on their experience below. It's not lost on us that we have the honor to serve families during one of the most significant transitions of their lives. While they are busy making moving arrangements and packing up their memories, a trusted team is behind them to support and make the process as seamless and stress-free as possible.

Google Review from Windermere Isle Home Owners for The Funk Collection

Which Orlando Real Estate Agent should I Choose to List My Home?

When selecting the best listing agent to sell your home, it's important to consider these questions to determine if the agent you are interviewing is the best fit:

Is the agent communicative from the start?
Does the agent have a web presence (a professional website, a social media presence, and on search results)?
How many reviews does the agent have? (Google, Zillow, video testimonials)
Is the agent a solo agent or has a team behind them to help with marketing and transaction coordination?
Has the agent sold homes near yours? (Check out The Funk Collection Listing Portfolio to find sold homes near you)
Did the agent review market data with you, showing you vs. telling you?
Did they take the time to listen to your goals and timeline?
Did the agent explain the pricing strategy clearly and back it with the market data?
Did they review the marketing plan and timeline from the signed listing agreement to launch day?
What pre-planned communication is scheduled post-launch day?

The right questions reveal the right partnership. At The Funk Collection, every answer is backed by years of market experience, hyper-local data knowledge, negotiation skills, and a proven listing plan that helps sellers make the best decision to move forward.

Why Sellers Trust The Funk Collection

Jeffrey G. Funk, Team Leader of The Funk Collection brokered by eXp Realty

When homeowners in Windermere and Southwest Orlando want results they can count on, they choose 25+ years of local experience backed by this:

As part of eXp Luxury, the #1 real estate office for home sales located in Windermere, our listings gain unmatched exposure and resources.
Powered by RealtyInOrlando.com, THE Central Florida resource for real estate since 2007, our listings have reached millions of viewers over the years.
Every client benefits from a support team behind the agents, including marketing and transaction coordination.
With a robust listing portfolio that spanning 25+ years and over 500+ verified 5-Star reviews, The Funk Collection team strives to earn the trust of every homeowner they serve.