r/realtors

I usally check my showing availablity before going out to show clients but I didn't on one property today. This showingtime request was accepted and we looked at the property, a renovated resale. Out of the 4 homes, my buyer, wanted to make on offer on the one home. It has been on the market off and on for a year so it looked like no one is jumping on it.

I call for disclosures and I because they weren't online and am told it's under contract. I asked, why did you accept my showing knowing it's under contract? We are accepting backups I am told.

I ask when the DD is up and I am told it was up 8 days ago. Still showing ACTIVE.

I said, I wouldn't have wasted my time if it were UC. I said who wants to make a backup, your leverage goes out the window.

Anyhow, this practice is getting worse in my market. I am really just venting but the listing agents need to do better! I am not new to real estate but just putting this out here to discuss... Thanks.

It breaks my souls that agents are wasting time posting to social media just to get 50 views and 4 likes.

But I think the deeper question is why is it that the vast majority of info and guidance that we’re getting from RE coaches is practically become a social media influencer and use ai to run ever aspect of the business. It just seems odd.

Is this a sign of an industry that’s going through an identity crisis? It seems like day by day the value realtors bring is being questioned more and more, and the answer we give is becoming less and less as new technologies break down the walls with buying and selling homes and what may go into it.

I should add that this pertains mainly to newer agents trying to find ways to get leads, but also older agents that already have a solid repeat & referrals pipeline.

What do you think?

So, I have a hyper-analytical client who I’ve been helping over the last 3 weeks or so. He’s on the hunt for an assumable VA or FHA mortgage, at 3% or under, and with a small difference between the asking price and remaining loan balance.

He’s not open to touring any listings I send him or he sends me, insisting instead on me getting him a bunch answers first like remaining loan balance, interest rate, rental restrictions and full HOA rules from condos, etc.
The questions are endless and after I make calls and send emails to listing agents, property managers, and lenders, he’s on to the next one.

I finally told him I was sending him a buyers brokerage agreement (I usually do this at a second showing but I’ve yet to meet this person) to sign as I’ve been providing him with brokerage services.

He responds with wanting 20 days or less and a non-exclusive agreement. I reply telling him I’m happy to do a 20 day agreement but only if we’re exclusive.
He then says he wants to limit the counties, is asking that 0.5% of commission go towards his closing costs, and that he wants the freedom to pursue properties on his own if he wishes. Oh, and that he could work with another agent without giving reason.

I’ve never had anyone hammer me back and forth over a f*cking bb agreement. I’ve tried explaining that my compensation does not come from him, that I have a fiduciary responsibility within our relationship, and that I have his best interest at heart. I’ve already demonstrated my services and abilities by providing loads and loads of information costing me lots of time. Should I walk? I can’t imagine negotiating on his behalf with a seller and getting him to closing without it being a never ending nightmare. These are major red flags, right?

The area that I live has all sorts of price points for homes. Ive been a realtor for 18 months now and I’ve found myself in a bit of a precarious situation when interacting with extremely rich individuals. The husbands for the most part are typically relaxed and level headed, but I’ve found that I have a hard time meaningfully conversing with the wives(not all, just a small demographic). For instance, a woman I was showing an 18 year old home to was near in tears because a board on the front deck of the home was off centre. The home was 5000 square feet with 180 feet of lake frontage, a private dock and had great workmanship throughout. The home itself is timeless, and a majority of the time they were there, she was rifling off unnecessary renovations that the home would “absolutely need” ahead of moving in. The home is magnificent. How do you relate to clients in general that are out to lunch and live in their own little bubble? I grew up in the high middle class. But some of these people are so hard to relate to. Any insight or experience on what has worked for you would be appreciated.

I see realtors tend to have clients in specific economic tiers. How did you end up in the tier u interact with typically. I am obviously more curious about dealing with clients of a wealth level way above yours. Like the mega rich. How do you scout these people? i cant imagine a superrich person has to call a number of brokers to say i am looking for X. How does this whole thing work?

Is anyone taking advantage of the IRS Car loophole over 6000 pounds? What car are you driving and does this work for you?

Organic Splits

80/20 Development Phase (Less than 4 deals completed in the last 12 months)

90/10 Independent Phase (4 deals completed in the last 12 months)

90/10 on all organic leads after training.

Zillow Preferred Splits

55/45 (After 15-40% Success Fee)

Realtor.com Splits

50/50 (After 20% Success Fee)

Redfin Splits

50/50 (After 15-40% Success Fee)

Refocus Leads Splits

55/45 (After 20% Success Fee)

Additional Team Provided Lead

55/45 (After 15% Success Fee)

Other than organic leads. Averages about 30-35% to me. I am new realtor and just getting started. It is a large team in Florida.

To my fellow realtors estate agents, how has 2025-2026 been so far for you guys? With the current economy, world situation,diesel and gas prices going up, AI, etc has it affected your business? Most people I talk to in this field are saying the same thing. Is this really one of the worst times you guys have seen?

Just bought my first home. We worked directly with the listing agent and the whole process was really simple. Honestly it never occurred to me to get a buyer's agent, and it feels like that would have just added extra steps.

It got me curious about the other side. How do agents get leads these days, whether they're repping buyers or sellers? Is it still mostly word of mouth and door knocking, or is there more to it?

To my fellow realtors, what is the most unexpected way you got a client or found success?