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
#realtorissues #sacramentorealestate #sierraoaks #itscold
4. Moving day misconceptions
Was asked by my seller how long she had after the act of sale to be out of the property #neveradullmoment #thoughtihearditall #realtorissues
— Liz Wood Realty (@LizRealtyNOLA) January 25, 2017
5. Breakfast (dinner) of champions
why is it so hard to find a lender who has both good loan programs AND good people! Grrrrrrr 
#Realtorissues #realtorlife #bananawalnutwaffles #candiedbacon #freshOJ6. Tools of the trade
(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
7. 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
8. Never-fail tricks that draw a crowd…
9. Pre-vacation problems
The closer you get to taking a vacation, the busier you get! #realtorissues 🙂
— Linda Sestock (@LindaSestock) June 20, 2017
10. The trouble with new construction…
#hadtobuyanewtire #flattiressuck #newconstructionhazards #realtorproblems #realtor #realtorlife #realtorissues #realestateagent #charlestonsc #charlestonschomes
11. Don’t waste my time. (No, really. Don’t.)
There is nothing worse than people who have no consideration for your time #realtorissues pic.twitter.com/NUaCWZM8qn
— GG (@GeorgeGlenda) July 19, 2017
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. Technical glitches
Late night working on paperwork and my digital signature software isn't working….ugh. #realtorissues
— Janet Wingrove (@Janet_Wingrove) February 4, 2016
16. TGIF? Not Quite.
TGIF ➖The Grind Includes Friday!!! #realtorissues #realtor #nodaysoff #grindeveryday
— Alicia R Gonzalez (@Conn_Realtor) October 30, 2015
17. Can’t run, can’t hide.
#alwaysadvertising #realtor #realtorissues 
#benhamrealestategroup #benhamsignatureproperties #concordrealtor #freeadvertising ✅
(@cltareahomes) on
18. Uninvited guest (or is it pest?)
19. More lock box drama
20. Weekend? What weekend?
21. Get preapproved. Just do it.
22. Break into the house or showing it?
23. When a wifi upgrade leaves you upside down…
24. Gettin’ it done.
I just used a brick I found to hammer a sign in bc I forgot my mallet. #realtorissues
— Liz Wood Realty (@LizRealtyNOLA) October 21, 2016
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