What is the hardest part of your job and why?

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Kerrie La Guardia, Let it Rain! (ActiveRain, Community Manager)

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Many think its my Abs but I think it's making the phone ring Kerrie La Guardia!

Mar 24, 2015 03:06 PM

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Kerrie La Guardia

Kirkland, WA

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Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Keeping my composure and being nice when what I really want to do is give people a sign that says "I'm an idiot"

You can tell people something a million times, but you can't fix stupid

Mar 24, 2015 02:45 PM

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Tacoma, WA

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Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

The most difficult thing about my job is when a transaction has fallen apart, and I must convey that information to my client, if they don't already know it! Fortunately, over the years, I have had a better than average percentage of my transactions close as expected!

Usually, if there is a wobble, it's because someone isn't or hasn't done something they should have done. The secret is to find out who that is, and move them into action.

Mar 24, 2015 01:53 PM

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kerrie,

I love my job, every part of it.. A

Mar 24, 2015 07:33 AM

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Tacoma, WA

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Keeping myself focused on my most important activities and tasks.

Jan 06, 2020 11:03 PM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Dealing with dishonest people.

Jul 06, 2018 05:27 AM

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Christina Botteri

REeBroker - Roseville, CA

Guiding clients through a multiple-offer negotiation is more of a frustration than anything.

Mar 25, 2015 03:30 AM

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Kevin J. May

Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL

Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Kerrie La Guardia, the hardest part is maintaining a serious and sincere look on my face:

When Buyers ask me to write up offers with 25% discounts off the asking price.

When Sellers ask to list their homes at 25% more than the market will bear.

Why, because if this happens, I know that I haven't done my job properly!

Mar 25, 2015 12:06 AM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA

Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Kerrie La Guardia most buyers believe that house-hunting is hard! Yes, it does take lot of time - however, the most important part is - once they like the home, winning the offer in seller's market - and keeping the transaction together is the most difficult part.

Mar 24, 2015 02:38 PM

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Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

The hardest part of my job is getting to bed at a descent hour!

Mar 24, 2015 01:24 PM

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Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239

Real Estate One - Commerce, MI

Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com

Kerry, I think the hardest part is dealing with rude, or nasty people that have no concern or care for others.

Mar 24, 2015 11:12 AM

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Cindy Davis

SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

Oh...let me count the ways....It's always about the people part of the job...it's rarely the property being the problem! You've got buyer/seller/buyer's agent/seller's agent/escrow/lenderss...one or more of them is bound to cause a bump in the road in a transaction.

Mar 24, 2015 08:44 AM

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John Meussner

Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA

#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

Keeping business consistent when rates go up or the industry as a whole slows down.

Mar 24, 2015 08:01 AM

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Dealing with relatives. No explanation needed!

Mar 24, 2015 07:47 AM

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Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dealing with incompetent people or those without the ability to be reasonable.

Mar 24, 2015 07:46 AM

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Many think its my Abs but I think it's making the phone ring Kerrie La Guardia!
Keeping my composure and being nice when what I really want to do is give people a sign that says "I'm an idiot"

You can tell people something a million times, but you can't fix stupid
The most difficult thing about my job is when a transaction has fallen apart, and I must convey that information to my client, if they don't already know it! Fortunately, over the years, I have had a better than average percentage of my transactions close as expected!

Usually, if there is a wobble, it's because someone isn't or hasn't done something they should have done. The secret is to find out who that is, and move them into action.
Keeping myself focused on my most important activities and tasks.
Guiding clients through a multiple-offer negotiation is more of a frustration than anything.
Kerrie La Guardia, the hardest part is maintaining a serious and sincere look on my face:

When Buyers ask me to write up offers with 25% discounts off the asking price.

When Sellers ask to list their homes at 25% more than the market will bear.

Why, because if this happens, I know that I haven't done my job properly!
Kerrie La Guardia most buyers believe that house-hunting is hard! Yes, it does take lot of time - however, the most important part is - once they like the home, winning the offer in seller's market - and keeping the transaction together is the most difficult part.
The hardest part of my job is getting to bed at a descent hour!
Kerry, I think the hardest part is dealing with rude, or nasty people that have no concern or care for others.
Oh...let me count the ways....It's always about the people part of the job...it's rarely the property being the problem! You've got buyer/seller/buyer's agent/seller's agent/escrow/lenderss...one or more of them is bound to cause a bump in the road in a transaction.
Keeping business consistent when rates go up or the industry as a whole slows down.
Dealing with incompetent people or those without the ability to be reasonable.