Even with my clients, I’m not one of those Realtors who puts a positive spin on any and all objections that my clients might raise. If that meat packing plant behind the backyard is going to hurt you on resale, heck, I’m the agent who will tell you!

But there are things even I won’t tell my clients. Must be serious right? Enjoy.

1. Atrocious Personal Tastes

Taste is subjective. I get that. But some things are just bad. I once had a client who told me they prefer carpet in the bathroom because it’s not as cold on her feet when she steps out of the shower. Honestly? C’mon clients, mix in a little HGTV every once in a while.

2. Ever So Slightly Unrealistic Expectations

This certainly depends on the agent (and the size of the purchase) but all of us agents have had that one client who thought every… single… home… was overpriced. Yeah, it’s a worldwide conspiracy and you’re the one homebuyer getting taken advantage of.

3. Could Your Kids BE Any More Unruly?

Listen, I get that kids can be disruptive from time to time. But when it’s the first time I meet my brand new clients, only to see them open the minivan door and 5 caffeine-hyped hellions pour out into the home, while the parents look at me like, “Yeah, whaddaya gonna do?”…

…then I might just need to find a new line of work.

4. Lying Liarheads

A famous man once said, “There are lies, damned lies and statistics.” Then there are certain real estate clients who think that just because you work for them, they can tell you anything they like and get away with it. It doesn’t work like that!

A past client of mine, God bless him, stated repeatedly that he wanted to buy a mid-century modern home in this hip neighborhood. 37 home showings later, he chose to purchase that fixer on the other side of town because he “found out” that people who flip houses make bank. Shoot straight with me because I’m shooting straight with you!

5. Ghost Clients

Agents who’ve been in the business for more than a couple years have all encountered the mysterious ghost client. These people will only communicate via email, never by phone. Their email address is something like sven92783@hotmail.com and it seems like every response is a mishmash of adverbs, nouns and an occasional numeral.

Odds are this person is a either an Internet troll who has fun wasting other people’s time or a poor online pharmaceutical salesman from Quebec trying to find a lead. Get a life!

6. The “It’s All Your Fault” Guy

One of the most irrational and infuriating client-types has to be the “It’s All Your Fault” guy. Everything you’ve done was to help this person find the home of their dreams. Then, when the appraisal comes back low… “Why did you let this happen?”

Say what?

When the seller says they’re not leaving the washer and dryer, this guy thinks you didn’t work your magic and blames you. (By the way, what is this so-called “magic” and where can I buy some?)

In every occupation that deals with people we have our share of flaky characters. But maybe, just maybe, real estate brings out the grade-A oddballs. Wait? I can’t say that? Ok, fine. After all, discretion is the better part of valor.

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She doesn’t look very happy does she? Maybe it’s you she’s mad at? Let’s hope not!

Want to know what I hate? You don’t care? Doesn’t matter… here we go. My top 10 Realtor pet peeves about other Realtors. It’s going to shock you.

#10 Realtors who type listing descriptions in ALL CAPS

What’s annoying in an email or text is just as annoying on the web. For goodness sake, please refrain!

#9 Realtors who misrepresent their home to have more official bedrooms than it truly has

I know someone could sleep in this room but without an egress window, closet and a door, this is not an official bedroom. That’s 101 stuff there. Your deception will not go unnoticed, trust me.

#8 Realtors who don’t listen to the voice message I just left them but instead call me and ask about it

Spending two minutes bringing you up to speed on our deal wasn’t something I did for myself, it was meant for you! Don’t call me and ask me to do it all over again. Crikies!

#7 Realtors who give out the wrong code to their listing’s lock-box

This one could be a simple mistake but c’mon… it’s important! If you make me look bad in front of my clients, I’m not your friend. (Just kidding, I’m still your friend… just don’t let it happen again.)

#6 Realtors who won’t give me their client’s feedback after they show one of my listings

Since I received my real estate license to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, I’ve given feedback on 100% of the homes I’ve shown my clients.

Other agents? Not so much.

#5 Realtors who pretend that a patently obvious problem doesn’t exist

Well… because we have to get that document signed by all parties in order to have an accepted contract, it’s fairly important, dontcha think?

#4 Realtors who are lazy

The law of averages dictates that some people will do their job better than others. I get that. But some problems exist solely because the Realtor was lazy. Thanks to you, Mr. Loafer, I have to pick up your slack.

#3 Realtors who try to take my commission with a spurious procuring cause claim

This doesn’t happen often but when it does… ooohh man… my blood starts to boil. Honestly, you’re seriously trying to take the money I just earned?

Thems fightin’ words.

#2 Realtors who don’t return my calls

I’m sorry to report that this happens more often than I would have thought. Real estate attorneys, home appraisers, home inspectors and other contractors all fall into this category. If it strikes a chord with you, you might want to start acting like a professional.

#1 Realtors who treat me like I’ve done something wrong when it’s really their clients causing the trouble

Drumroll please… my number one pet peeve about other Realtors is when the so-called professional gets all bent out of shape and yells at me about something that’s either their fault or their client’s fault. The nerve.

I don’t handle these situations very well, nor should I. It’s OK to admit that you’ve made a mistake. After all, we’re all human.

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