Being a Realtor Is Basically Ten Jobs in One (But With More Tears and Less Guaranteed Pay) - By Wyatt Poindexter – The Agency Oklahoma
People think Realtors “just show houses” and “collect big checks.” That’s adorable. Truly.
Being a Realtor is actually a combination of every occupation you can imagine… plus a few that don’t technically exist. Let me break it down.
Realtor as Therapist
Client: “We love this house. We want it. Write the offer.”
Also client: “Wait… now I’m panicking. Should we move? Should we not? Should we live in an RV instead?”
Me: “Take a deep breath. Let’s talk about your feelings. Again.”
Realtor as Detective
The case: Why hasn’t the buyer responded?
The suspect: Complete silence.
The tools: Three cups of coffee and FBI-level digital stalking skills.
The truth: They’re “still thinking about it,” which is code for “we’re ghosting gently.”
Realtor as Home Inspector
“This isn’t a crack. It’s character.”
“That noise? Houses make noises when they’re alive.”
“That smell? Let’s all pretend we didn’t notice.”
Realtor as Marriage Counselor
Husband wants land.
Wife wants a short drive to Target.
Solution: therapy… or two separate houses.
Realtor as Uber Driver
Your car has 200,000 miles, three water bottles rolling under the seat, and enough crumbs to feed a small village.
Realtor as Meteorologist
Nine a.m.: perfect weather for showings.
Nine-oh-seven: hail, tornado warning, and the buyers still want to go inside.
Realtor as Firefighter
Deals fall apart faster than a folding chair at a family reunion.
You run around trying to put out flames with a spray bottle.
Realtor as Comedian
Because if you don’t laugh… you’ll cry. And crying into a lockbox isn’t a good look.
Realtor as Housekeeper
You have cleaned more homes than the owners.
You could qualify for a part-time job with Merry Maids.
Realtor as Professional Actor
“Oh, what a lovely kitchen,” you say convincingly while stepping over a Lego field.
Realtor as Customer Service Rep
Phone rings more than a telemarketer hotline.
Meals, sleep, family time — the phone does not care.
Realtor as Marketing Department
Spend $6000 on advertising the listing that didn’t sell?
Sure.
No paycheck?
Also sure.
Realtor as Financial Advisor
“You want to offer how much? Let me walk you through economics, supply, demand, and reality.”
Realtor as Magician
“Oh, you want $200,000 over comps?”
Perfect. Let me get my wand.
Realtor as Zookeeper
“Don’t mind the dog, he’s friendly.”
Dog absolutely not friendly.
Realtor as Social Media Creator
“Hold the big plastic key and smile.”
Client: “Why?”
Me: “I don’t know. Don’t ask questions.”
Realtor as Professional Optimist
Six busted deals.
Three expired listings.
Twenty-four showings that go nowhere.
Buyer decides to rent after six months.
And yet every morning…
“This is the one. Today is the day.”
Final Truth
Being a Realtor is like being ten professionals at once — except none of those professionals work for free… and we do.
So the next time someone says, “Realtors are overpaid,” smile. If they knew what we endure, they’d send us flowers and a sympathy card.
What’s New at The Agency Oklahoma
At The Agency, we embrace the chaos, the comedy, and the constant grind — and we set the bar for luxury real estate with unmatched marketing, global reach, and a network that turns opportunities into closings.
And stay tuned… we have exciting news coming soon to Oklahoma. Big things are in the works, and I can’t wait to share what’s next for our team and our clients.
If you have questions about buying, selling, pricing, or just need someone to talk you through the emotional roller coaster of real estate… I’m here.
Wyatt Poindexter
Managing Partner, The Agency Oklahoma
405-417-5466
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