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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

    

     The struggle is the staggering number of agents in our area competing for buyers and sellers.  There is room for probably 200 brokers and agents, but the total (counting non-Board members) is more than 2000 licensees.   

     That's always been an issue.  It is way too easy to get a real estate license (high school diploma or GED and fog up a glass).  The real estate schools keep churning them out.  

     

Jul 10, 2018 09:28 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

I need the AC guy to get here IMMEDIATELY so Luna can be a cool pup!

Seriously, that's the only problem right now. And she is being sprayed with rose water lying in front of a fan, enjoying the inconvenience as best she can.

I like challenges better than struggles.

Challenges get you adrenalized, give you joy and don't give you cardiovascular or autoimmune diseases.

So let's set it off!

I realize I'm no help. LOL

Jul 10, 2018 07:52 AM
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1,543,817
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

Time Bandits.

I'm adept at time blocking, but we work on a fluid business that doesn't always respect our schedule.

While I take measure to reduce the stress:  regular hours, day off & vacations, I must agree with Barbara Todaro that people & money = some stress.

Jul 10, 2018 07:09 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

People (supposed professionals) who put transactions on the back-burner and simply act like getting their part done is not integral to the clients' needs - on either side. 

Having to remind others to do their jobs is my #1 stressor!

Jul 10, 2018 09:32 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

the real estate business is NOT and will never be a stress-free business.... when people and money are the root of the profession, stress follows.... people do not like to part with money and when they do, they're concerned about leaving some on the table or paying too much... pick your poison!! the result is stress.... 

Jul 10, 2018 07:02 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

My only struggles are in getting more from myself, need to focus and get it done.

Jul 10, 2018 10:20 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Finding affordable homes under $250,000.

Jul 10, 2018 09:54 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Some of the people we work with.  Some agents are great, others need to go back to flipping burgers.

Jul 10, 2018 09:05 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Our #1 job...now and always...is to generate leads.

Jul 10, 2018 11:46 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Time management to handle all clients.

Jul 10, 2018 08:49 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Qualifying buyers at today's real estate prices

Jul 10, 2018 08:36 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

People.  People are the issue.  They will always be the issue.  When people are not engaged with good intentions ... it makes my job as my client's fiduciary more challenging ... fighting for contractual rights and protecting my clients' interest is serious business. 

Why do you want to know about my market and business???

Jul 10, 2018 08:07 AM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

Got an hour?

Jul 10, 2018 08:07 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Stress is part of life regardless of one's profession.  

Jul 10, 2018 07:18 AM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

I don't struggle. Just work, work and work. 

Jul 11, 2018 11:13 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

that there are only 24 hours in a day and I need about 6 of them for sleep.  

Jul 10, 2018 02:34 PM
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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

My biggest struggle right now is being civil to dumbshit realtors...

Too many, too stupid to be in this business...Florida needs to close the doors.

I get it Fred Griffin... 

Eve

Jul 10, 2018 01:21 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

People who think they know it all!

Jul 10, 2018 01:02 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No struggles and no problems.

Jul 10, 2018 08:56 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

cant think of any.

Jul 10, 2018 07:17 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Feeling good and no struggles at the moment.

Jul 10, 2018 07:02 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Alkan Oz - believing that you have a struggle!

You get what you ask for!

Jul 10, 2018 10:31 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Everything is under control with the many systems I have in place.

Jul 10, 2018 09:41 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Low inventory has been our problem for months.

Jul 10, 2018 12:07 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Finding more clients that aren't crazy. 

Jul 10, 2018 11:53 AM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

If you're not being pushed, pulled, tugged or poked you're not working hard enough. After several years you breeze right through the "struggle" no matter which direction they come from. They're  inevitable, never insurmountable!

Jul 10, 2018 10:33 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Paperwork yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Jul 10, 2018 09:36 AM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

I agree with Fred Griffin but this business has always had a surplus number of agents who get in and out when business is strongest

Jul 15, 2018 05:49 PM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Too bad that there is only 24 hours in the day. 

Jul 11, 2018 11:14 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

Thankfully, I have no serious issues at this time.

Jul 11, 2018 06:20 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Figuring out what I want the next 10 years to look like... 

Jul 11, 2018 05:46 AM
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Jon K. Judd
Keller Williams Realty - Central Delaware - Dover, DE
GRI, e-PRO, SFR, Delaware Homes

No current struggles... Sort of hope it stays that way... Of course there are always issues of one type or another in this business.... 

Jul 10, 2018 10:03 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

the truth is I have a broken foot and hard to get football schdules out and door knock.

 

Jul 12, 2018 12:04 PM
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Ricardo Mello
Manhattan Miami Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
Manhattan & Miami Real Estate Agent

Agree with Fred Griffin

Jul 11, 2018 02:33 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Aimlessly moved from one neighborhood to another. With the technology there is no such thing as neighborhood realtor any more.... Some is long distance.

Jul 10, 2018 06:40 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

No struggles...for those that know what to do when called upon perhaps being called upon more would be nice. 

Jul 10, 2018 04:51 PM
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Jenn Rahn
Launch Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Military relocation specialist in the Phoenix area

The influx of first-time home buyers is great. However, keeping track of when they are eligible to buy (taxes not filed, student loan repayent, down payment source, etc) is becoming difficult. I want to follow-up often so that I am not leaving them hanging, but I also do not want to feel like a high pressure sales person!

Jul 10, 2018 04:23 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

More agents and brokerages competing for the same business.

Jul 10, 2018 12:57 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Leaving time for me, I sometimes take more on that I am capable.

Jul 13, 2018 02:31 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Low Inventory

Jul 12, 2018 05:15 PM