diff --git a/crm/fcrm/doctype/crm_deal/crm_deal.py b/crm/fcrm/doctype/crm_deal/crm_deal.py
index 4d2251cf..dc18c133 100644
--- a/crm/fcrm/doctype/crm_deal/crm_deal.py
+++ b/crm/fcrm/doctype/crm_deal/crm_deal.py
@@ -18,11 +18,9 @@ class CRMDeal(Document):
 	def validate(self):
 		self.set_primary_contact()
 		self.set_primary_email_mobile_no()
-		if not self.is_new():
-			curr_owner = frappe.db.get_value(self.doctype,self.name,"deal_owner")
-			if self.deal_owner and self.deal_owner != curr_owner:
-				self.share_with_agent(self.deal_owner)
-				self.assign_agent(self.deal_owner)
+		if not self.is_new() and self.has_value_changed("deal_owner") and self.deal_owner:
+			self.share_with_agent(self.deal_owner)
+			self.assign_agent(self.deal_owner)
 		if self.has_value_changed("status"):
 			add_status_change_log(self)