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Nathan Gesner, Broker / Property Manager (American West Realty and Management)

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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

I think we've all had those "moments" when working with a difficult client.

Unfortunately, since I'm a Realtor, as you know, I don't have any marketable skills. What else would I do? ;-/

Aug 28, 2017 05:33 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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Not quite.... but at least once a day I wonder if I'm totally nuts to keep doing this.

Aug 28, 2017 05:31 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Not to that extreme, but have though of running away for a while. In times of slowness i just added jobs i can do, appraising, loan officer, starting a maintenance/preservation company. 

Aug 28, 2017 05:26 AM
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Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
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That thought has never crossed my mind...I've never had a career without frustration and I've certainly never had a career where I could sit at my desk in my pajamas half the day, either!  

#Winning!

Aug 28, 2017 06:30 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Yup!  What other profession would provide such a wide range of entertainment though?  ;0

Aug 28, 2017 06:25 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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Sure. It's only natural to get frustrated. People are crazy, this business is tough. But business itself is tough. This industry offers so much in terms of perks, unlike many and most others. When you feel like blowing it up, take a break, scream, do something distracting. And let that be okay. It's normal.

Aug 28, 2017 07:50 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I went through a few phases where I got burned out... mostly disgusted with some of the people in the industry.  I took a break and came back refreshed. Now that I'm retired, can't say I miss the day to day grind at all.

Aug 28, 2017 06:16 AM
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shirley cicero
Continental West Realty - Livermore, CO
Northern Colorado Mountain Homes and Vacant Land

No, I just whine for a bit then get back to it!

Aug 28, 2017 06:15 AM
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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

More than once.

Aug 28, 2017 06:02 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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I have had some head-scratching moments in this business.  I'm pretty sure most people have those regardless of the field.     

Aug 28, 2017 05:50 AM
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Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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A change is good sometimes, but there is always a new client or project coming along.

Aug 29, 2017 12:12 AM
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Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

I'm going to be honest and yes, I have. Considering how crazy things can be in real estate. However, I came from corporate background and I think no matter what you do for a living there are always challenges.  Some days are crazier than others.  Have I thought about leaving the corporate world? You bet :)

Aug 28, 2017 11:50 AM
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Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Not yet, though I have seen frustrating clients, and even though they may 'stand out', the easy-to-get-along-with clients that are nice people with good attitudes, outweight their opposites Nathan Gesner.  I would need a Break if I ever felt that way personally, though I could not imagine giving up my license for that reason. 

Aug 28, 2017 07:47 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Yes, back in 2003 I was working mostly buyers in a sellers market and couldn't seem to get an offer accepted for the over bids. But, I went to work on my skills and persevered through it...some great growth came out of that frustration.

You doing OK Nathan?

Aug 28, 2017 07:15 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 Talk to us, Nathan Gesner.   What's up? 

Aug 28, 2017 07:02 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Not really. that can happen with any job/business. I do other things as well.

Aug 28, 2017 06:51 AM
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Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I have not Nathan.

Aug 28, 2017 06:00 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Absolutely never! Maybe that's why I am a bit crazy? Alan May summed it up, what else would I do?

Aug 28, 2017 05:39 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Yes to being frustrated, no to giving up my license. I just switch to doing something else or sleep on it...the next day or in a few days I feel strong enough to focus on finding a solution and fix the situation.

Aug 29, 2017 10:27 AM
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Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula
House Match Inc - Poway, CA
Excellent Sales and Property Management

Not lately.  Of course there are frustrations each and every day and our job is to work through them. That is why we are paid.

I much prefer this job than any other I have. No boss, just me.  

I set a lot of expectations on myself, but I would in any job,.  

Aug 28, 2017 04:21 PM
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Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have never thought of giving up my license, but there have been times where I have thought of doing something else that is more steady with less stress, haha.

Aug 28, 2017 02:43 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Nathn there were some moments during the foreclosure crisis and short sale days that it wasn't so easy as so many people here lost there homes. I had been offered another position that I acually wasn't looking for but decided to stick with real estate - and I'm glad I did.

Aug 28, 2017 11:56 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

No, I'd be a lousy employee !

Aug 28, 2017 11:24 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No, I'm too old to be an astronaut or professional video gamer... and King of the Universe isn't a real job. 

Aug 28, 2017 10:01 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Sure, just give it a few days.

Aug 28, 2017 09:34 AM
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Yep. For sure. Hope everything is okay? -Kasey

Aug 28, 2017 09:08 AM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

No, but I am not an active sales person either and my business is administration and helping all the other agents in the brokerage have success.  I have had discussion with agents regarding difficult situations which makes me undertand why so many quit the business.

Aug 28, 2017 07:57 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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Yes. Many times. 

Aug 28, 2017 07:49 AM
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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

no, never...not even when the listing agents tried their hardest to put our office out of business...not even when we sold our house to stay in business.

Eve

Aug 28, 2017 07:45 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No. However, I have been a principal in several other businesses.

Aug 28, 2017 07:17 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

No, hasn't happened. But I do roll my eyes now and then, or rant a bit

Aug 28, 2017 07:16 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

No, Somehow, we managed through hell and high water. 

Aug 28, 2017 07:11 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

About to turn 70 and havn't felt that yet.

Aug 28, 2017 07:06 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Hell no....but I've been so angry at other agents that I've thought about going after theirs....

Aug 28, 2017 07:03 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Whatever one does should be done with all their heart thus giving all you got

Aug 28, 2017 06:46 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Nathan Gesner Never; however, if you don't really like what you are doing it's time to look for something else to do.

Aug 28, 2017 06:09 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Nathan Gesner - well, I tell EVERYONE - Live here and die here, too....lol!

Aug 28, 2017 10:40 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Nathan Gesner - I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. It's a tough business, that's for SURE! Take a breather, re-group and maybe do some afirmations - thinking positive tends to get me out of a funk. 

Aug 28, 2017 04:02 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

No, because I only worry about things I can conrol.

Aug 28, 2017 07:10 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

We all need to have an exit plan. Working on mine!

Aug 30, 2017 09:38 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Have never got that bad.

 

Aug 28, 2017 02:42 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Aug 28, 2017 12:55 PM