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Ignore the Annoyance

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Some annoyances are easier to ignore than others. The snowblower that annoys Philemon wouldn't bother me but a lawn mower would. Of course lawn mowers are used at a time that my windows may be open. Also a snow blower has a deeper noise. As a comparison imagine a 90cc two cycle motorcycle compared to a large Harley.

 

BTW I owned the one on the left and I kick myself for giving it away. I think it would be worth quite a bit today.

Annoyances' in Real Estate 

First of all, as I believe Anna "Banana" Kruchten would advise, don't sweat the small stuff. And it's all small stuff.

If small annoyances drive you crazy then Real Estate is not for you. If you are bossy and everything needs to be done your way then Real Estate is not for you. If you don't play well with others in the sandbox then Real Estate is not for you.

Real Estate professionals work with many other professionals as well as Buyers and Sellers. Some of the other professions are Lenders, Appraisers, Home Inspectors, Staggers, Title professionals, Photographers and more. If you upset any one of them word gets around and your reputation takes a hit.

It's easy to get a big head as a Realtor when you experience success. I've worked with many Realtors who (paraphrased by Dirty Harry) are legends in their own minds. No one enjoys working with someone with a big head.

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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. If you build an ancillary services team, you never have to sweat the small stuff. My neighbor has a loud muffler car and starts it every morning at 4:30am. Like the snowblower it can be annoying or get me to the morning coffee early. Enjoy your day.

Jan 17, 2025 04:14 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I once had a partner Wayne Martin but I've never had a Real Estate Team. I did have a team when I worked with photography and it was great as they always made me proud.

I have a neighbor with a loud car as well. He let's it warm up for a long period of time and it is a little annoying but if we can get used to RR tracks two blocks away his car is not so bad.

Jan 17, 2025 06:55 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Bob... I know I'm not the only agent out there who has a personal S--T list of agents with whom never to work with again.

Jan 17, 2025 04:23 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I have a list for loan closing companies as well Nina Hollander, Broker , my Love. I keep the font as large as I can so I don't miss it but mine is labeled "JUST SAY NO!"

Jan 17, 2025 06:57 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thanks for sharing, make it a great Friday and enjoy your

weekend!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Jan 17, 2025 04:52 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you Bill Salvatore - East Valley . Fridays are always GREAT!

Jan 17, 2025 06:58 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Bob,

Like Nina Hollander, Broker ..I have a S--T list of agents I don't ever want to work with again but I also have a list of the ones I adore working with!

Jan 17, 2025 04:54 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Good morning Dorie Dillard Austin TX . I do not have a love list but I do have a couple of favorites. My naughty list is labeled "Just Say No!".

Jan 17, 2025 06:59 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Correct about working with people with big heads!

Jan 17, 2025 05:00 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Kat Palmiotti some of those big head people make more paperwork errors then the average realtor yet they feel ok with jumping down others throats when we make errors.

Jan 17, 2025 07:01 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Bob - whether it's a career as a real estate practitioner or choosing to work in another field, reality will often inform you it isn't as simple as you might imagine.    

Jan 17, 2025 07:54 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Amen Michael Jacobs . I have had two occupations that were "easy money" to me. At the age of 16 I was a dishwasher at a brand new Hilton hotel but it was nearly minimum wage. The other was working as a church advisor, it was like the job was made just for me, and that paid better than any job I ever held.

Jan 17, 2025 10:22 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Oh I had to laugh about the agents  that think they are Legends!  What a crock of you know what Bob! But of course, I don't sweat the small stuff so to me it's  like - whatever!! As for noises, well sometimes there's not much you can do to make em stop!  Construction being one or yard work here in PHX.  I just find the quietest room and chill out.  And when we had plumbers working in our house last December I went outside on the patio for peace and quiet!!

Jan 17, 2025 09:41 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Even though I retired from RE 6 or more years ago I can name the "legends"... isn't that terrible that I still think of them as jerks? Ya, they are legendary A__ Holes. 😆

Jan 17, 2025 10:25 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Well said, Bob. It's important to learn to "not sweat the small stuff" and let things roll of your back for the greater good. If everything has to go your way, you may not last long in the business (any business) and if you do, you'll leave a lot of unhappy people in your wake. 

Jan 17, 2025 07:09 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

You are right on as usual Kathy Streib . I have worked in several fields over the years and most of them had one "Big Head" or two.

Jan 18, 2025 09:15 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob "RealMan" Timm  loved the post and the comments were even more entertaining.... now with that said I must admit I am with Nina Hollander, Broker  have my list not just agents, lenders, escrow officers, title companies and the list goes on and on:)Endre

Jan 17, 2025 09:49 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Endre Barath, Jr. me too, Endre. I often say that over the years I've fired more inspectors and closing attorneys than I've hired.

Jan 18, 2025 05:13 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Endre Barath, Jr. I try not to argue with Nina Hollander, Broker (my true love) because she is a lot smarter than me and I have a fear of being dumped 😉

My list of firings is similar to your and I also changed may recommendations lists of insurers and contractors too. We never had two closing companies in town but the one we had was very good.

Jan 18, 2025 09:19 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jan 18, 2025 07:38 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you Kathy Streib , once again you've made my day.

Jan 19, 2025 08:30 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

We reach a stage of lie where we experience issues and when looking at sone of the stuff that may have annoyed us, it doesn't matter.

Jan 19, 2025 07:39 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I can totally relate to that Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 . I once was pretty quick on the draw now I let most things slide.

Jan 19, 2025 08:30 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Bob:

Life and business are full of annoyances, and letting every little thing annoy you is sure to lead to being miserable much of the time. Like others, I have vendors and agents on my Stay Away list.

Jeff

Jan 20, 2025 11:43 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I agree Jeff Dowler, CRS , why let egos and jerks rob us of our joy? Just write them off.

Jan 20, 2025 01:46 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Sage advice for anyone in any business!  As I sit in a classroom as a volunteer, I read a particularly annouing text.  Ths text is in a group text with 8 women. One friend disagreed with another about a very minor infraction.  No one contributed to the thread, which I thought was wise.  One person was being very sensitive and the other was oblivious to any infraction.  Trivial.  Ignored! 

Jan 20, 2025 03:01 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Thankfully!

Jan 20, 2025 06:33 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thanks for sharing a great example Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ . It's cool that no one joined into the frey.

Jan 20, 2025 06:17 PM