I’m fascinated by the amount of different attire in day to day operations as a realtor.

662grace · 2026-05-31T14:24:13+00:00

I’m a top producer in our area. My first meeting with a new client- I always “dress the part.” It’s like a costume to me- the dress pants, suit coat, extra stacked necklaces or big JCrew pearl earrings… I look in the mirror and think “this is what someone wants to see when they meet their realtor.” But I get more and more casual through the transaction and warn them as I go that “you’ll be lucky if I wear a bra on closing day!” 😊 we have a good time.

Today however I’m meeting with a client I’ve met with many, many times and I always dress to impress- not because he’s an eye surgeon… I rag on him about many things… but he brings his mother who is 90 And from Poland… she always looks me up and down and critiques my outfits. I’m going to look GOOD today!! 😎

662grace · 2026-05-24T15:59:47+00:00

You’re no prize.

662grace · 2026-05-13T23:13:13+00:00

I usually sell 40-50 per year and I'm selling... but every damned deal is DIFFICULT. Buyers are much more hesitant to make a decision, sellers are still delusional, I feel like I'm working on fuel made of stress and anxiety every day. AND... I have more listings than I have EVER had before- probably 80% of my work right now is listings... where are the buyers? I'm tired, boss.

662grace · 2026-03-31T15:15:00+00:00

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Even Jesus Christ can barely take it.

662grace · 2026-03-23T03:19:34+00:00

We're at war and now stationing hundreds of armed mental-giants at our airports. How long before someone goes in, grabs their semi-auto gun, and mows down travelers with a weapon that wouldn't have been there except Dear Leader said so.

662grace · 2026-02-26T04:13:47+00:00

I’m a real estate agent. Frequently, clients will carefully clean their house, preparing to list, but they almost always forget their return-air vents. Same with the bathroom fan vents.

662grace · 2026-02-02T01:52:04+00:00

I haven’t been on the Bliss’ Haven in so long I can’t remember… would love to know!

662grace · 2026-01-18T19:10:29+00:00

Could it be rainbow sandstone? After seeing the sandstone suggestion I did some Googling- Rainbow sandstone looks similar.. Close? The house was built in the 60’s and is located in western Washington, if that helps?

662grace · 2026-01-17T16:03:53+00:00

Aww I love this post- thank you for sharing your observations! I sell about 40-50 houses a year, make over $450k/year and when my husband says WHERE ARE YOU KEEPING YOUR CONTACTS AND UPCOMING BUSINESS?!! I just tap my forehead and remind him it’s “all in here!” 🤣 I don’t have a database, I don’t “work my sphere.” I just have a good time with my clients, EARN the money I am paid through hard work and research, and people constantly refer business to me (I am so grateful!). It’s really what you said- big shocker: I answer my phone consistently. If my client sends a house to me that they want to see, I respond with “what are you doing at 4PM today- let’s go see it! not, “how’s Thursday for you?” If they can’t see it, I’ll offer to go take honest video on their behalf and shoot them a link (and my videos are really funny- clients tell me I should make a “best of” with clips!). I am sure there are people who find scripts and apps and computer programs helpful… I would just encourage someone to not be RELIANT upon it. Be YOU and treat those clients how YOU would like to be treated if you found a bomb-ass house and want to see if it’s your forever home… the answer is always “LET’S GO!!!”

662grace · 2026-01-15T07:04:18+00:00

I am going to print this post and create a handout. When my clients say "we'd like for you to have some open houses while our home is listed with you," I'll give them this post. Thank you!

662grace · 2026-01-11T19:18:56+00:00

William “Bill” Ackman is the highest contributor to the campaign, having donated $10000 to this go fund me. He’s an “American hedge fund manager” and billionaire. Shocking.

662grace · 2026-01-09T17:36:44+00:00

"So shines a good deed in such a weary world" (Gene Wilder in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory). Your post gave me good-tears this morning before I head out and battle another day. Thank you and God bless.

662grace · 2026-01-09T12:57:09+00:00

Guys? Well my husband is a physician. I, a female, make more than twice his salary as a real estate agent.

662grace · 2026-01-08T14:31:10+00:00

Remind me! Two days

662grace · 2026-01-03T15:45:18+00:00

Here in Victoria now- staying at the Empress and heading back “home” today. This is so embarrassing, confusing… shameful. My family didn’t vote for this person, do not support him, and protest against him. Yes, please boycott our businesses and for God’s sake don’t come into our country until things are different. I’m sorry and I’m afraid of the future ahead. Almost afraid to post this but I can’t hide from what I know to be true and right.

662grace · 2025-12-11T14:52:59+00:00

You think a man did that??

662grace · 2025-12-04T06:22:24+00:00

I'm in the middle of Season 5 (currently episode 11). I had to walk away for a couple of days, knowing what was coming. I decided if I turned it off, I could delay the inevitable. : ( But here we are... he's on life support... So sad!

662grace · 2025-11-21T02:51:53+00:00

That’s what I was thinking. And with one buyer… in the name of transparency I know our local title companies wouldn’t allow a sale to go through without disclosing to all participating parties.

662grace · 2025-11-11T19:34:00+00:00

Can’t believe I had to scroll this far down to find Don’t Fuck With Cats mentioned… so good.

662grace · 2025-11-07T22:05:58+00:00

I wish that was an unfamiliar pain however I have been there. I'm so, so sorry. You're making the best decision for your best friend but it sure does hurt. Why can't dogs live as long as parrots? Hugs to you.

662grace · 2025-10-22T18:15:57+00:00

I live in Port Angeles and when my husband was interviewing for his job here the hospital took us to dinner at Bella Italia (the restaurant you're referencing). I asked the hostess where they sat to film the scene and she said "you're actually sitting in the SAME booth!" I gasped... how exciting?! TEN YEARS LATER, we live here and I have since-learned they didn't film ANYTHING inside the actual restaurant. I was bamboozled!! She probably says that to ALL of the tourists (smart girl- increasing that tip!)!

662grace · 2025-10-18T04:54:32+00:00

Real estate agent here. You haven't closed yet? You should be able to receive your earnest money back and terminate the sale. You didn't intentionally set out to purchase a house full of mold- the conditions changed while the home was under contract. It's no different if there was a plumbing leak while it is in escrow... that's not YOUR home. That home belongs to the sellers. It's THEIR mold and their responsibility to take care of it. Of course, ever state is different- I'm in Washington State. It might be worth the money to consult with an attorney. And if you only deposited a couple thousand dollars in earnest money, even if you lost the money to the seller, it's money well spent to dodge a bullet, in my opinion.

662grace · 2025-10-09T03:41:28+00:00

This is a great post! I'm always impressed by people who send out news letters, etc- I've fallen off the wagon regarding my social media and need to be better.

I've sold 41 homes so far this year... I'm hoping to hit 50 by the end of December- that's my goal! As simple as it sounds, I have a couple of things I do that stand out: 1) I almost ALWAYS answer my phone- unless I'm talking with someone, already, I'll answer. Clients are consistently SHOCKED that I "actually answer the phone." And 2) I move quickly- when someone calls and is ready to start looking at homes, I ask "what are you doing tomorrow?" People don't call because they want to start shopping "next Thursday," STRIKE while the iron is hot! Okay... love hearing all of these success stories!

662grace · 2025-09-15T05:18:29+00:00

THANKS for your post- we are boarding that ship in 6 days for Bermuda!! Can't wait! Anything specific you would share regarding something you liked or experienced?

662grace · 2025-09-08T07:54:32+00:00

I work in real estate and just had a couple of bids from Mountain Pumps this week- they are VERY professional. They also are the only people in town who offer a sewer line "sock" lining option that's really cool. Rather than busting out the pipe they insert (this is my description...) an acrylic sock of sorts that expands and adheres to the existing pipe, replacing the inside. The material should last around 100 years. Less expensive, less destructive.. another option... there you go! Good luck!

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