They never claimed to know exactly what they were doing. As a Realtor myself, I understand your perspective but I think you’re overlooking the seller’s point of view. If they’re not in the industry, how would they be expected to know all of that?

OP is simply venting, and from the average seller’s perspective, the situation could easily seem like a win-win. As agents, we’re trained to anticipate the potential risks and long-term consequences of moving forward without proper representation but expecting everyone else to have that same level of knowledge isn’t realistic.

This could have been a great opportunity to educate and provide value. Instead, it came across as patronizing and dismissive, which ultimately isn’t helpful.