21 REALTOR® Problems That Prove the Struggle Is Real

Selling real estate is a piece of cake, right? Show a few homes, scribble some ink on a few sheets of paper, and deposit wheelbarrows full of cash into your bank account. Right?

Not even.

Realtors work hard. They also grind through their own set of unique problems daily — problems most people outside the industry can’t relate with. In fact, they’ve coined their own hashtag: #realtorproblems. Below are some of the truest (and most entertaining) examples I’ve seen. Enjoy!

1.

That awkward moment when you can't find the light-switch in the kitchen & your client is waiting.. #realtorproblems pic.twitter.com/HZc51jzW9c

— Irina Popova (@IrinaPops) March 11, 2015

2.

When a #realtor gets a flat, there's no way to be inconspicuous! #realtorproblems #potholes pic.twitter.com/qjbOxWGCMd

— Heather Dunn (@RunningRealtor2) March 11, 2015

3.

Sign #149 you're a realtor : you know to get 2 hot cups of water to clear frozen lockboxes #realtorproblems #realtor pic.twitter.com/qzLEEh5WJB

— Krystal Hess (@krystalhess) March 7, 2015

4.

Had three people who want to see homes RIGHT now, but of course I am leaving town. #realtorproblems

— Sally (@sagedesertgirl) March 7, 2015

5.

@ABoR_REALTORS What happens when your shackle won't release? #manualrelease #cutitoff #realtorproblems pic.twitter.com/faam3MbJPk

— Rebecca King (@BeccaAtCityView) March 4, 2015

6.

Gotta love internet leads. #realtorproblems Exactly 3 years ago today! via @timehop http://t.co/pBSYCdmjen pic.twitter.com/Jr6P67Zxs5

— Ginger lynn Poore (@isellnky) March 2, 2015

7.

At 3am I have a million things to do! The next day…can't remember 99% of it! #oldage #insomniacproblems #realtorproblems

— Melissa Carbonell (@carbonellmel) March 2, 2015

8.

Do you ever just have 'one of those days?' #RealtorProblems #WinterStormSparta pic.twitter.com/DDXkuifGNq

— DCAR – DC REALTORS® (@dcarealtors) March 2, 2015

9.

i hate when Agents dont respond to offers made. they just change status on mls #PetPeeves #realestate #realtor #realtorproblems

— Marcos Peña (@mpena1419) March 1, 2015

10.

The #AwkwardMoment when you take your boots off to show a house and realize your socks don't match #RealtorProblems http://t.co/fC4a0iGYFP

— Quatrini Real Estate (@QuatriniRealEst) February 26, 2015

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For those moments you just can't wait? #RealEstate #Realtors #RealtorProblems #WhoDoesThis pic.twitter.com/Qlwdjvs40B

— Lisa Brooks (@texaslodestars) February 20, 2015

12.

Sign said "remove shoes while showing house" So glad I wore my cowgirl boots and ankle socks! #RealtorProblems #rea… pic.twitter.com/ajHZDh6w6C

— Sarah Padgett (@spsellshouses) February 13, 2015

13.

Tons of neighbors watching from their warm houses… But I did it all by myself. #realtorproblems #lovemycrowbar pic.twitter.com/fTIfx4pEqR

— Sara Forgie (@SaraForgie) February 10, 2015

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#RealtorProblems for me & @JMorrison007 inspections without a cleared walkway! pic.twitter.com/78TmtyHotG

— Jacqui Rostek (@REALTOR_Jacqui) February 6, 2015

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Gotta love a sink in the bedroom. #realtorproblems pic.twitter.com/AAGm6mdp7U

— C J (@TwistedEyez) January 19, 2015

16.

Need a #downpayment to buy this house ? Just use the #ATM in the guest room #realestate #realtor #realtorproblems pic.twitter.com/NeAuSJjRBB

— NateWalkerProperties (@jnatewalkernola) January 17, 2015

17.

The problem with dying your hair….you never match your "Realtor headshot." Constant struggle. #realtorproblems pic.twitter.com/jG3qA51tBk

— Bridget Martin (@MartinBridget) January 11, 2015

18.

Showing mountain property in #WNC #Realtor #Realtorproblems pic.twitter.com/rvF0Xv9YuR

— Jeff Baldwin (@ashevilleshome) January 8, 2015

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When you work at a model home…you earn the privilege of keeping 2 homes clean! #RealtorProblems pic.twitter.com/Pvk60E7YZA

— Georgia Lee Wall (@KirklandPeach) January 3, 2015

20.

At least my job is always interesting! Never know what you'll find one showing houses! #RealtorProblems #realtor … pic.twitter.com/qhw0nc3Dbq

— Sarah Padgett (@spsellshouses) November 24, 2014

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Showing houses and checking out the backyard after a downpour #Realtorproblems Thanks for seeing me through @Crocs pic.twitter.com/XA3ruke8Jj

— Katelyn Phillips (@bestofthebull) November 24, 2014