“It Takes One to Know One” Dept.
In my experience, most Realtors work (extremely) hard for their clients, and said clients are duly appreciative.
But, do you know who really appreciates what Realtors do?
Former Realtors.
At least a couple times a year, I run into former agents who tell me how much they enjoy having their evenings and weekends back, remember (non-nostalgically) the not-infrequent stress and aggravation, etc.
Self-Selection?
I suppose there is a bit of self-selection operating: I’m pretty confident that the vast majority of active agents (myself included) don’t feel that way.
On the contrary, I chafed at all my previous “regular” jobs, and find that the challenges and rewards of real estate more than offset any negatives.
But, I do believe that you really don’t know what a Realtor’s life is like . . . until you’ve lived it for awhile.
See also, “Realtor Job Description.”
P.S.: In the same vein, wanna guess who tips waiters and waitresses best?
Supposedly . . . former waiters and waitresses.
