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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Balancing personal and business life can sometimes be a struggle, but I am getting better about saying NO when I should, and want to!

Jul 14, 2016 09:25 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

It seems that I need more & more patience every year. It is becoming harder & harder to achieve that patience.

Jul 14, 2016 09:47 AM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
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Real estate is great profession!  No complaints

Jul 14, 2016 07:16 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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The deceptions and lies from the public and other agents

Jul 14, 2016 10:16 PM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

not getting every deal to work out the way I want it to.

Jul 14, 2016 02:03 PM
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Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
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agents who put showing instructions that say "call me for appointment" and then don't answer or return calls.

Jul 14, 2016 01:18 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Getting enough listings...our area has a severe shortage of sellers

Jul 14, 2016 11:42 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

For me it is a lack of time to take the buyers who ar enot quite ready who want to see some homes but are not buying until next year. They can be a great future cleint, butu no time to work with them now. 

Jul 14, 2016 09:58 PM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Getting other agents to turn in their paperwork on time.

Jul 14, 2016 09:57 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Dealing with some of the agents.

Jul 14, 2016 09:48 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Bureaucrats and pickpockets

  • Some trying to over regulate every step you take.
  • Others trying to eliminate your commission, with fees, and sales of crap you do not need.
Jul 14, 2016 07:06 PM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

Keeping up with changes in the laws and tech tools is a challenge.

 

Jul 14, 2016 01:31 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Tracking expenses James Hoff  and as the Broker/Owner it's hard to keep my personal and business receipts separate and even reimbursing myself for business purchases on my personal credit cards.

Jul 14, 2016 12:37 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Don't really find real estate a struggle..I love what I do but find myself checking and rechecking to make sure everything is running smoothly in a transaction!

Jul 14, 2016 12:20 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Getting the banks to cooperate

Jul 14, 2016 11:44 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

No struggles...all learning curves and rising to the occasions

Jul 14, 2016 07:50 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Mary Yonkers nailed this one...

Jul 14, 2016 10:08 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

Actually it is taking enough time off. I tend to work several weeks straight and get worn out making hay while the sun shines.

Jul 14, 2016 03:07 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Who?  Me struggle?

Well, sometimes I get a little lazy about follow up.

Jul 14, 2016 11:10 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

Insufficiently trained cooperating agents with poor communication skills.

Jul 14, 2016 10:13 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

find serious buyer and seller.

Jul 14, 2016 09:52 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I can't remember having any struggles, when I was actively working....I did what I loved....I listed new construction.... that was my passion....and that's what my focus was...I gave all of my other business to other agents in the office....no referral fee.... they each did a fantastic job, especially when they didn't need to divide the pie....

Jul 14, 2016 08:38 AM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I am great with people! I struggle with not enough time to do everything I need to do.

Jul 14, 2016 08:08 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I do pretty good myself all around - a few areas I could do better in

Jul 15, 2016 12:07 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Finding the time to do everything.

Jul 15, 2016 12:06 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Learning the proper time to say "NO"!

Jul 14, 2016 11:44 PM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

I have a tough time with lead generation. It feels like Ground Hog day to me - keep churning away at the same old cream waiting for butter.

Jul 14, 2016 11:24 PM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I struggle with not having another clone like myself to keep up with the demand.

Jul 14, 2016 11:21 PM
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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

Being viewed as a commodity by the general public.

Jul 14, 2016 10:41 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Follow up consistency, networking and... loyalty of buyers. 

Jul 14, 2016 05:59 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Demeaning treatment by unappreciative clients is the only part of our busing that I hate.  97% of our professional life is the Best!

Jul 16, 2016 01:38 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

The work/personal balance was very hard at first, especially since I work from home and some of the initial projects (like building a website) were too fun to stop (even at 1am).  Now I stop at 7p unless there is an emergency and I don't start before I finish my morning cardio.

Jul 15, 2016 11:04 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Listings that are difficult to show.

Jul 15, 2016 06:09 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

   Dealing with Prima Donna agents who think the world revolves around them. 

Jul 15, 2016 03:44 AM