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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
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4. Breakfast (dinner) of champions
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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…
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…
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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.
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15. Uninvited guest (or is it pest?)
Look who I get to spend my afternoon with. #realtorissues
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16. More lock box drama
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17. Weekend? What weekend?
#realtorissues after working all weekend #sandiegorealestate #sandiegorealtor
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18. Break into the house or showing it?
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