Should I Change Agents After My Home Didn’t Sell?

After a home doesn’t sell, many homeowners wrestle with a quiet but important question:

Is it time to change agents — or stay the course?

It’s not an easy decision. And it’s not always a clear one.

Why This Question Feels Uncomfortable

Most sellers don’t choose an agent lightly. There’s often:

  • a personal connection,

  • good intentions on both sides,

  • and effort invested, even if the outcome wasn’t there.

So when a home doesn’t sell, questioning the strategy can feel personal — even when it shouldn’t be.

When Staying Makes Sense

Staying with the same agent can be the right choice when:

  • there’s a clear, shared understanding of why the home didn’t sell,

  • the strategy is genuinely changing — not repeating,

  • and communication feels honest and proactive.

Continuity works when clarity exists.

When a Fresh Perspective Helps

A new perspective can be valuable when:

  • feedback was unclear or dismissed,

  • the strategy remained largely unchanged,

  • or the plan relied on optimism rather than diagnosis.

This isn’t about blame. It’s about whether the next approach is meaningfully different from the first.

The Question That Matters Most

Instead of asking:

“Should I change agents?”

A more helpful question is:

“What will be done differently — and why will it work this time?”

If that answer isn’t clear, uncertainty usually remains.

This is something I explore further in How experienced Atlanta agents reposition homes that didn’t sell.

Atlanta-Specific Considerations

Atlanta’s market is nuanced.

Different neighborhoods, buyer profiles, and price points require different approaches. A strategy that works in one context may not translate well to another.

That’s why perspective matters as much as effort.

A Calm Way to Evaluate Your Options

If your home didn’t sell and you’re unsure what to do next, clarity comes before commitment.

I offer a calm, pressure-free review of expired listings to help homeowners understand:

  • what likely held the sale back,

  • what would need to change,

  • and whether a fresh approach would add value.

Even if you decide to stay with your current agent, you’ll leave with perspective.

Matthieu Clavé — REALTOR®
Founder, Claventure Ventures at eXp Realty

For a broader overview of expired listings in Atlanta, visit the Atlanta Expired Listings Guide.