One of the best ways to avoid having an E&O suit filed against you is to avoid the extremely difficult clients. Yes, that means walking away from someone who wants to pay you for your services. We know how hard you work to earn a chance at a new listing or buy side client but some clients are not worth the hassle.  How does one know who to avoid? Call upon your spidey senses, if something about a client does not feel right trust your instincts.  Consider carefully whether to retain or stay with clients: who make unreasonable demands; who constantly question your analysis or advice; who refuse to communicate effectively; and/or who have fired or speak badly of your peers. Remember, a client prone to angry or irrational behavior may, eventually, direct his or her ire at you, regardless how careful you have been to provide the utmost service.

*McCune, Daniel R., Perdue, Kimberly and Charlton-Perrin, Gawain, “Top Ten Tips for Real Estate Agents to Avoid Getting Sued,” Hanover Insurance Group, August 2016.