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Some days my job sucks!

OK, so I came home from work today and said to TLW.

"Hey Hun.....I'm home!! I took three listings today. One's a trailer. The other two are short sales with one scheduled for auction on December 28^th. I also submitted three low ball offers for an Investor and finished negotiations on a $10,000 lot deal. The inspection came back on the REO that's supposed to close next Friday and someone has stolen the AC unit and the water main to the house is busted. The buyer that closed two weeks ago called me again to let me know....‘If I knew the gutters were clogged I probably wouldn't have closed on this house. What are you going to do about it?' "

Some days my job sucks! BUT.......I LOVE it. I'm funny that way.

How was your day?

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Posted by Bryant Tutas Broker/REALTOR(R) Tutas Towne Realty, Inc on 11/20/2008 04:28 PM

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Originally posted at: Selling Poinciana One Property at a Time.: Some days my job sucks!

62 Comments on Some days my job sucks!

NOV

2008

Reserved Parking For "The Lovely Wife"...TLW...ROAR!

LMAO :)

My day...sort of productive...4 BPOs...a little money!

Baby...

That's the same Guy that said if he knew the light bulb didn't go on when the garage door came up he wouldn't have closed on the house...Isn't it? :)

TLW...ROAR!

LOL.. I love my job too but some days I do feel like I'm working nights...

My day, pretty good. Court House visit, new leads, sent 5 files into underwriting....could have been better. Well....I guess the good news is that tomorrow may be better. Perhaps Kid Rock would be interested in the Trailer. As for those gutters, what did the buyer do? I'm certain they weren't clogged when he closed on it! Brighter days ahead BB!!!

That's what I call just another day in the jungle.

Hope it turns around for ya.

Laurie

My day was just fine thanks. I previewed a new home site for some buyers I'm taking on tour tomorrow in Leesburg.

I visited a luxury new home site in Waterford and updated my info for a home that just "came back". That's the story around here. Builder sells lot and floorplan. Builder builds home. 10 months later, the buyer cannot close and the house goes into the builder's inventory. Builder calls me and says, "Lenn, we have an inventory for you." I blog the new home and look for a buyer.

That's my job.

I posted a blog about my preview of 4 homes yesterday. I commented on a number of AR posts. I spoke with a friend in Chicago about his agent directory and plan to update my links to my profile on his site. I got another "outside" blog working and posted new homes in Loudoun County to it. I roughed out a new map for Prince William County for special features. I took about 8 phone calls from buyers and sent out 3 good referrals. I spoke with brokers in my network about a some new financing.

That's my job.

All and all, not a bad day.

Sounds like my day yesterday, I have been negotiating a short sale for months, showed a home that was another short sale and did a market analysis for a couple who can't afford to make their payments and the home is worth less than what they owe.

Tomorrow is a new day :) Things can only get better!

My buyer got caught putting tile in the kitchen a week before the close of escrow.

Patrick

Bryant -

You forgot to mention your meeting tonight to TLW. You know, the one with -

Johnny Walker, Jack Daniels, and Jim Beam. Bud Weiser may be sitting in as well.

They want to put their distillery businesses up for sale - AND THEY WANT TOP DOLLAR! (Inventory Not Included!)

BTW . . . how can I get a T-Shirt like yours? I'll reimburse you for it. I, too, have a LW in the business with me!

DEAN & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO

I had a good day! Thank You.

I didn't find the buttom to oder the T-shirt. That's a shame you lost a sale.

Bill

Hi BB,

No matter how bleak there is a bright side....you just need to look a little harder some days.

I am dealing with an out of town buyer that is very time consuming, they want to go all over the Twin Cities since they don't know the area - so they think I am their personal tour guide. Almost felt like hiring one -so that I could use my time a different way - like more productive! They aren't ready to buy until their home sells in Dallas - but I feel that I have to spend the time with them now so that I can build a relationship with them. Also, they were a referral from a friend - so can't turn those down! Just have to smile :).

Gee, what I would give to have your productivity. Congratulations on all the business you are capturing.

LOL Dean...

I would line those Gentlemen up for him but he doesn't drink anymore. Too bad to. This was one of those days where I wouldn't mind babysitting him so he could get plowed :)

As far as the shirt goes you can pick one up on Cafe Press. I'm a registered trademark nowadays. I even had a few folks ask me for my autograph at the last AR Party in Orlando. Life is good :)

TLW...ROAR!

If it would be ok with TLW, bertha should give you a back rub. Should help ease some of those tensions you have. Tomorrow is another day.

Bryant - too funny. Thankfully my day was alot better than that. I need me one of those shirts!

BB - I like your humor. Today is not a good day for me. I even blogged about it. There's nothing worse than having someone who is your backbone dampen your spirits. My day is certainly worse than yours.

Bryant- I would rather hear yours or TLW's voice on the audio instead of the robot's:)

BB - I just want to know how you justify taking a 6% listing commission.

Bryant,

Well...my gutters weren't clogged!!! LOL, Thanks, Fran

Yeah, the robot reading the post.... very weird. Dec 28 t h

I think you should each record your version of reading it and let us judge whose storytelling skills are the best. :)

BB - Did someone already told you that you do have a lovely voice - please take that audio down, it is sooooo not yours - please pretty please with a cherry on top! :)

It was great! I got to share a booth at Panera's with Margaret Woda one of my favorite local bloggers.

I taught a technology class for 3 hours today to people who really appreciated it. I didn't make a penny, but it did make me feel good.

Is it okay to get a kick and a chuckle out of your misfortune? Ah, well...look at it this way, you have nowhere to go but up and you managed to get all the dreck out of the way on one day instead of ruining another one that may have possibilities.

Me? I just got home from writing an offer for a absolutely wonderful new client...life is good.

BB -- That was too funny! Actually, I took today off to do volunteer work.

BB,

I tried odio or should I say vodiodo do...I couldn't figure out how to get the bugs out...it actually says the little R in Realtor is copyright all rights reserved and it runs into the next sentence...and it doesn't work very well with links but hey it's something else to play with here.

Yikes you scare me Broker Bryant with that scary mean face! You are gonna scare this newbie away!

It is good that all days aren't like today or we would all be in different professions.

Hey, man! I love the T-Shirt! It's a great look! And yeah, sometimes it sucks, but even then it can be fun and funny.

Hi Bryant...I drove 396 miles today returning home from a visit to see my mom in Connecticut. While driving I thought to myself...I've had this car for more than two years now and not even a little scatch. Three or four hours later I got a great big dent in the front of the right fender. Just some huge rubber tread from a truck on I-95 and no place to swerve.

I needed to be home today as I have a settlement tomorrow, so tomorrow will be great. Actually today was good too.

Have a great day tomorrow!!!

Kate

BB - Don't feel bad, at least you were productive in some ways. I have a lot of days lately that I might as well have been working as a volunteer because the time consuming business activities didn't even equate to a paycheck.

BB,

Thanks for the post. Seems we are all having a few more of these days where our patience is stretched beyond our comfort levels. But , I to love the work!

"The buyer that closed two weeks ago called me again to let me know....‘If I knew the gutters were clogged I probably wouldn't have closed on this house. What are you going to do about it?' "

Tell him..."Had I known you were going to be such a PITA I would not have sold it to you. But, once you get your new house's gutters clean, you'll feel better so hop to it."

BB, How much is the trailer? Can I fit my home office in it? Does that give you a clue about my day?

NOV

2008

Bryant - Never know what to expect in your posts but ALWAYS enjoy them!!!

Wow, sounds like a money maker of a day! Now you can sit back and wait for the commission checks to come rolling in...! LOL

Well Look at that...

I am not the only one who doesn't like the robotic blah blah :)

Take it down Baby. It's silly. How about if I video tape you reading all of your Blog posts from now on?

And if you look up Petra will give you marachino cherries if you dump it. YOU love marachino cherries :)

TLW...ROAR!

Oh, I am so with you on the phone calls after close saying it is your fault the inspector or I didn't notice this and I'm mad at you for it calls. (All you can do is laugh)

TLW - ahhh Maraschino cherry - my husband likes them too. :)

OK so the audio has been removed!!! I really do like having audio though so will be finding a way to record in my own voice. Any ideas on what site I can go to do this?

Today was just as hectic. I have to say I have been working my little fanny off the last few weeks. I desperately need a buyer's agent. Anyone looking for a job? I'm losing business because I can't keep up with it all. HELP ME!!!! Before I lose my mind. Some woujld say it's waaaaaaaay too late for that:)

Okay Blog Boy...

If you promise not to boss me around anymore I'll help. I will also need you to keep Bertha away from me.

Now the most important thing...I want a contractual binding written agreement outlining my duties (stupid office work) and my pay scale. Why? To keep you in line. That's why :)

We still need a Buyer's agent though...And soon.

Petra...

Thank you for tipping the robotic voice scale. It's all gone. Poof :)

TLW...ROAR!

Bryant,

I do a pod cast, the recording and editing programs are free the site cost me less than $5.00/ month. It's easy to link.

I'm dropping my "Avatar" it quite but limited and not totally compatible.

Bill

Pod cast: http ://www.realestatesage.info

Bryant and TLW - yeahhh - here Bryant your cherry :) I'm sure you'll figure out soon how to record and upload your own voice.

NOV

2008

Hmm.

Gave up $12,500 in commission to get a deal closed.

Got screamed at by a buyers agent who didn't have time to take her buyer through the property for the inspection. Ended up she didn't have a contract with the seller. I'm the seller.

Got a call from a bank vp about one of my agents for calling a buyer agent a lazy b***h. Explained to vp that my guy had a point.

Gave all agents the "if anyone is going to call anyone a lazy b***h, or anything else colorful, it will be me" speech.

Had some drinks.

Went to sleep.

Woke up at 3.

Still up.

Bryant--It is so nice to see your smiling face! :) I realize you posted this two days ago...hope things go better today!

BB,

I was thinking the other day, it's interesting the way the industry charges for services.

You could be an easy client like me who will do the legwork, go to view houses alone, ask once in awhile for advice, but still hire you because I know I need unbiast representation.

You could be a client who need a reasonable amount of service and hours on the tab.

You could be a client who needs an excessive amount of services in, hours and handholding.

If you were a doctor, a lawyer, a dentist or a marketing consultant like me, you would be charged for the services rendered and the time in unless you are a welfare recipient, in which case you only do what they will pay for and use their approved service provider network.

In the real estate industry, though, all 3 clients can pay the same for varying levels of services rendered. Not only that, but in many cases the real estate agent cuts commission to make the more needy client's deal go through- and needy is not necessarily defined by the wealth or lack of wealth in the client's pocketbook.

It is a strange thing.

NOV

2008

Sounds like a typical week to me.

NOV

2008

LOL Petra...

That's probably the cutest little marachino cherry I've ever seen :)

Evil Rich...

Two things. 1. In September we lost $20,000. 2. I wake up at three all the time. Sometimes we're just better off starting our day Early :)

Really good to see you :)

TLW...ROAR!

BB - just think, it's only Monday. You have a whole week ahead of you, which could be good or bad. BTW I don't think clogged gutters are a big deal. Pretty easy to unclog in my experience. Worse are the sewer lines. LOL.

Jeff

Good to see Rich, BB and TLW all in one place. Wait. Isn't there a rule against it?

DEC

2008

All you need is love :)

DEC

2008

Hi there, I just dropped by to comment on one of your comments at the Shark Dudes post:

Shark Dude, Where you been? AS a landlord I do like the isea of section 8 even though Ihave not gone that route....yet. For the time being I'd much rather just send my wife and her gunsover to collect money.

12/05/2008 07:15 AM

by Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc

It's disturbing that TLW is armed and I cannot stop laughing! Have a great weekend (and you better behave!)

Russell...

I have tenants running around armed. All I am really doing is equalizing the situation :)

Have gun...Will get my rent :)

TLW...ROAR!

You are SO funny and I need to check in more often as well as remember (as we say in Texas) that;

"Don't start none and there won't be none..."

Have a great weekend my armed and extremely funny friend!

Thanks Russell. You to :)

Russell...

I have something to show you CLICK CLICK. Now THAT is funny. Good shooting too :)

I have that vid on my profile page and it never fails to make folks smile in spite of themselves :)

TLW...ROAR!

DEC

Now see...

You post a pic of yourself "in a mood" and you get 60 comments. I'm pretty sure that makes you a Blogging God :)

Okay. I'll knock it off now. I'm checking your Blog out as if I were...Ooops...Can't say that out loud :)

TLW...ROAR!

JUL

my job sucks and you should check out this blog if your job sucks

http://myjobsucksbigtime.blogspot.com/

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