24 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

2. Champagne taste on a beer budget

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. Moving day misconceptions

5. 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

6. Tools of the trade

How many Realtors you know carry bolt cutters in their car? 👐 (points to self) this guy does. Comes in handy when the crawl space is locked and the inspector & termite guy can't get access… and noone knows the combo or has the key. #LetsWork #realtorlife #RealEstate #realtorissues #realtorproblems #VeteranRealtor #AllAmericanRealtor

A post shared by GJ (@allamericanrealtor) on Jan 23, 2017 at 8:50am PST

7. When the selling agent goes MIA

8. Never-fail tricks that draw a crowd…

Fastest way to have people show up at your open house? Pop a cookie in your mouth! #realtorissues #openhouse #itworks

A post shared by Heather Raph (@heatherraphrealtor) on Nov 13, 2016 at 10:49am PST

9. Pre-vacation problems

10. 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

11. Don’t waste my time. (No, really. Don’t.)

12. Lock box drama

13. Ask your agent.

14. Can’t stop the cleaning.

15. Technical glitches

16. TGIF? Not Quite.

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. Get preapproved. Just do it.

Lol #realtor #realtorrealities #getpreapproved #realtorissues

A post shared by Karia Ortiz #Realtor #Forteza (@kariarealtor) on Dec 23, 2015 at 9:18pm PST

22. 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

23. When a wifi upgrade leaves you upside down…

One handed on the printer desk office plank. Trying to put the office back together after a high speed internet upgrade selfie. #isplankingstillathing #realtorissues #ihateoctpusscords #realtorlife #cordsthatgotonothingwhy #homeoffice

A post shared by Nancy Bartsch (@65socalgal) on Jul 3, 2017 at 9:02am PDT

24. Gettin’ it done.