Letting & Estate Agent Podcast My biggest regret was selling my Letting Agency - Ep. 2414
Dec 11, 2025
Sharon Carter, an experienced estate agent from the East Midlands and East Anglia, shares her poignant journey after selling her letting agency. She discusses her regret over the impulsive decision made during a personal tragedy and reflects on the emotional turmoil that followed, such as feelings of guilt and loneliness. Sharon emphasizes the importance of taking time before major decisions in times of crisis and highlights the support she found in peer networks. Now back in the industry, she shares how partners have helped her regain her professional purpose.
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Pause Before Selling After Trauma
- Avoid making irreversible business decisions immediately after a traumatic event.
- Be unemotional, pause, and seek counsel before selling or retiring.
Selling On A Gut Reaction
- Sharon sold her agency impulsively after a traumatic period around her partner's death.
- She called a corporate buyer and said, "If you want it, it's yours," then completed the sale within days.
Personal Tragedy Triggered The Sale
- Sharon's partner Neil died by overdose, which triggered guilt and major life changes.
- The emotional fallout contributed directly to her decision to sell the agency.