One myth I hear constantly, from both buyers and sellers, is that a smooth closing just comes down to luck — either you get an easy deal or you don't. That's not really true. Most of the friction in a transaction isn't random, it's structural — it's what happens when information doesn't flow cleanly between everyone involved. I saw the same thing in construction: projects that ran smoothly weren't lucky, they were the ones with clear communication and a shared understanding of the schedule. Real estate is no different. The other myth, especially with pre-construction, is that buyers think once they've signed and put down a deposit, they can just wait passively until closing. In reality, staying engaged — knowing your deposit schedule, understanding your building's construction timeline, asking questions along the way — makes a real difference in avoiding surprises down the line. My advice to buyers and sellers alike: ask for visibility. If your agent or your platform can't show you exactly where things stand at any given moment, that's worth addressing early, not after something falls through the cracks.