18 Examples of #RealtorIssues That Prove This Job Is Not for the Faint of Heart

To some, a career as a Realtor® may seem exciting and glamorous. And, yes, sure, it has those moments. But often behind the scenes agents are overcoming obstacles and navigating tricky terrain to make everything go smoothly for buyers and sellers.

But let’s face it, those Realtors® need to vent sometime! Check out these 24 times agents shared their woes and illustrated why this job entails so much more than others may realize.

1. Paws off the goods

#TryNotToTouch the pretty stuff in an open house. #realtorlife #realtorissues #HouseHunters pic.twitter.com/e5GFuBF6Sk

— Jen Teague (@jteaguekw) March 25, 2017

2. Champagne taste on a beer budget

The pre approval is for $350 yet they want to see a house for $475K. Yea no. ✔️ #RealtorIssues #Buying #VsRenting #LowBallOffer

— Maria Carrasquillo (@mom11561) February 18, 2016

3. No warm welcome here

In a large house with only one small wall furnace towards the ground and it's 40 degrees inside. You best believe I stayed at this spot as much as possible. ❄️🌡 #realtorissues #sacramentorealestate #sierraoaks #itscold

A post shared by Cinderella Silva (Bowman) (@cinderellasilva) on Dec 18, 2016 at 1:22pm PST

4. Breakfast (dinner) of champions

#BreakfastforDinner. It's been one of those weeks 😣😨😡 why is it so hard to find a lender who has both good loan programs AND good people! Grrrrrrr 😠 #Realtorissues #realtorlife #bananawalnutwaffles #candiedbacon #freshOJ

A post shared by melanie carney (@keepcalmandcallmelanie) on Dec 14, 2016 at 3:50pm PST

5. When the selling agent goes MIA

When the sellers agent hasn't returned your call in 24 hours #bloodbubbles #realestateproblems #realtorissues #robthetxrealtor pic.twitter.com/NCPPHkzVsX

— RobtheTXRealtor (@RobtheTXRealtor) February 21, 2017

6. Never-fail tricks that draw a crowd…

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7. Pre-vacation problems

The closer you get to taking a vacation, the busier you get! #realtorissues 🙂

— Linda Sestock (@LindaSestock) June 20, 2017

8. The trouble with new construction…

The hazards of being a Realtor – made for a 'fun' day. 🙄🚘🔩#hadtobuyanewtire #flattiressuck #newconstructionhazards #realtorproblems #realtor #realtorlife #realtorissues #realestateagent #charlestonsc #charlestonschomes

A post shared by Christine Pettigrew – Realtor (@christinerealestateagent) on Sep 22, 2016 at 1:41pm PDT

9. Lock box drama

To the agents that keep losing the keys in the lockbox….stop messing with Saturday!!! Please and thank you! 🙄👎 #realtorissues #realestate

— Nicole (@TheNicoleRymer) November 19, 2016

10. Ask your agent.

To my friends that uses another agent but still asking me real estate questions… this is the look I will give you #realtorissues #<middle> pic.twitter.com/Hvv3DqvZlv

— GJ (@stillag919) November 15, 2016

11. Can’t stop the cleaning.

Cant help it – I have to clean it before I sell it – laying off the heels for now 😁 #realtorissues #selling #miami pic.twitter.com/yPizknHqfC

— Valentina Maddaluno (@vmitaly79) February 17, 2016

12. Technical glitches

Late night working on paperwork and my digital signature software isn't working….ugh. #realtorissues

— Janet Wingrove (@Janet_Wingrove) February 4, 2016

13. TGIF? Not Quite.

TGIF ➖The Grind Includes Friday!!! #realtorissues #realtor #nodaysoff #grindeveryday

— Alicia R Gonzalez (@Conn_Realtor) October 30, 2015

14. Can’t run, can’t hide.

Got a text from a friend/client… "Are you at Walmart…?" How did you know it was me❓Was it the "OPEN HOUSE" sign rider in my car❓ #openhouse #caughtme #canthide 😀#alwaysadvertising #realtor #realtorissues 👍🏻#benhamrealestategroup #benhamsignatureproperties #concordrealtor #freeadvertising ✅

A post shared by Linda Singer 🏠 (@cltareahomes) on Sep 19, 2016 at 11:09am PDT

15. Uninvited guest (or is it pest?)

Look who I get to spend my afternoon with. #realtorissues

A post shared by Karen Luster (@karenlusterrealtor) on Sep 11, 2016 at 11:03am PDT

16. More lock box drama

what it's like showing clients a house that doesn't have a key in the lock box… #whatdoyousee #windowshopping #realtorlife #thisishappening #iseethe #woodfloors #nokeynoproblem #realtorissues

A post shared by ANDEE PHILLIPS (@andee.c.phillips) on Jul 30, 2016 at 3:41pm PDT

17. Weekend? What weekend?

#realtorissues after working all weekend #sandiegorealestate #sandiegorealtor

A post shared by Anca Savelio, Realtor® (@homesbyanca) on Jul 24, 2016 at 8:47pm PDT

18. Break into the house or showing it?

Clients just a friendly FYI don't lock the house up with the keys you're suppose to be giving to me to show your property. Because it doesn't look to great to the neighbor when I'm climbing over the balcony and sliding through the patio door. #RealtorIssues #IamDanteTheRealtor #IrvinePDCalled

A post shared by Dante (@dantetherealtor) on Sep 15, 2015 at 2:44pm PDT