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What's a Realtor without a car?

By
Real Estate Agent with Reinhart

Trapped! This best describes my feelings this morning as I helplessly sit at my desk going over my schedule.  My trusty steed is in for some major repairs today, and no rental cars were available this morning...........so I am car-less!  How long has it been since you've been without a car?  I have the shakes and it has only been about an hour.

I went over my schedule yesterday to ensure that I didn't have any appointments so I could survive without my vehicle.........but everything I seem to think of today involves it.

1.  I have a new property assignment that needs a lockbox installed

2.  I need to get a picture of a home in a neighboring city.

3. I need to go to lunch................o.k. it is only 9:40am......but the stress of no car makes me want to eat!

We Realtors have control issues.  I can get someone else to do items 1 and 2 for me today, but it just isn't the same.  You know what I mean............the thrill of the open road, the excitement of driving by a new for sale by owner and stopping to talk........the checking of riders and feature sheets............we live for this don't we?

My car is suppose to be ready by 6pm tonight...........here's hoping I don't go stir crazy waiting for it!

 

Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I think being trapped is a great way to express how you feel!   Whether you are in real estate or not.    As Americans in most cities, you just need a car!

Jul 16, 2010 02:56 AM
Woody Willis
Century 21 American Properties West - Jacksonville, NC

I feel trapped even when the car is in the parking lot and the guy is washing it. I know exactly how you feel. Woody

Jul 16, 2010 02:58 AM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

I know the feeling I feel the same way without my phone it is funny how much we rely on things. Hope your car gets ready soon.

Jul 16, 2010 03:00 AM
Bill Somerset
Re/Max Realty Group - Dover, NH
ABR, e-PRO - Realtor - NH Real Estate Agent

It's tough.  I know that when my car is going to be out for the day I try and take my wife's!

Jul 16, 2010 03:02 AM
Terry McCarley
Coastal Real Estate - Cape Coral FL - Cape Coral, FL
REALTOR, SRES, CDPE - Cape Coral, FL

A couple of years ago I bought a brand new car that turned out to be a real lemon and it spent more time being towed and repaired than it did being driven.  After I lost about 3 clients due to car problems I had no choice but to trade it in.  I feel for you so hopefully your car is ready quickly.

Jul 16, 2010 03:03 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

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