As trusted advisors for some of the biggest investments a person will make in a lifetime, real estate agents are at a high risk of facing legal action. Especially during some of the busiest-ever markets agents have experienced in their careers amid pandemic-fueled demand, it’s easy for multiple clients and contracts to take a hit during chaotic times. To avoid making a false step that could cost a hefty price, read on to learn about common mistakes agents make and how to prevent them. 1. Misrepresentation of a property Generally speaking, clients don’t like to feel as though they’ve been misled — particularly when it involves a large investment. When trying to set themselves apart, it can be all too easy for an agent to push a little too far and maybe exaggerate a property’s high points. But what might seem like harmless promotion might put an agent in hot water later.