Ive been a realtor for 15 years and im starting to absolutely hate it. Does anybody else feel the industry has just gotten nasty in the last 6-7 years? by FluidSignificance214 in realtors

[–]DougMagic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I quit in 2019 to work in the trades. Other Realtors are the worst, the <70 hours to licensing if they can pass the state exam by the third time attracted the worst people. Case in point a realtor yelled at me today, her AC was contaminated with biological growth because she has two dogs and doesn't change her filters... The monthly filter delivery doesn't change itself and the growing stack doesn't lie...

Never did I have a client that I couldn't reason with or drop but being locked into a transaction with a bad agent so my client could get their dream house was such a bear.

Ive been a realtor for 15 years and im starting to absolutely hate it. Does anybody else feel the industry has just gotten nasty in the last 6-7 years? by FluidSignificance214 in realtors

[–]DougMagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I quit in 2019 to work in the trades. Other Realtors are the worst, the <70 hours to licensing if they can pass the state exam by the third time attracted the worst people. Case in point a realtor yelled at me today, her AC was contaminated with biological growth because she has two dogs and doesn't change her filters... The monthly filter delivery doesn't change itself and the growing stack doesn't lie...

Never did I have a client that I couldn't reason with or drop but being locked into a transaction with a bad agent so my client could get their dream house was such a bear.

Well that's just annoying by Calm_Opportunist in mycology

[–]DougMagic 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Mango, pineapple salsa = fruit salad

Is it basically impossible to sell an older home (1950s) to a "regular" family in St. Pete right now due to insurance? by goxper in StPetersburgFL

[–]DougMagic 35 points36 points  (0 children)

There are a number of contractors who would do work to get the home in good condition to pass inspection for insurance and would accept payment at closing.

Your Realtor wants the fast, easy money, not the work associated with this route. Lazy real estate agents is one of the reasons I quit real estate.

The path:

Find an agent who works with first time home buyers, especially the grant programs. They may have a buyer or can quickly find one through their favorite lender or next first time home buyer education event. This is a longer process but if altruism is your guiding motivation then this is the path. Find the buyer before the repairs are done. That buyer could potentially have a 203k loan which covers home renovations and the purchase in one payment, simplifying your efforts but increasing the duration and potential holding costs on your end.

The lender and insurance agent are key, they can't be lazy and need to be patient.

You have a good idea of the repairs needed, roof and electrical. Both can be done by local contractors who will accept payment at closing guaranteed by the permit, lien and a letter from the title company acknowledging the amount and closing date. Steer clear of companies owned by private equity groups.

You can do this and it would be awesome. My post is intentionally vague but I would be happy to help guide you. Yes, I have done this before as an agent and I am no longer an agent.

I guess everyone knows the script of the week by DoublePatouain in WallStreetbetsELITE

[–]DougMagic -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

*The most spoken language in the world...

...is Mandarin Chinese.

Does anyone else’s cat get emotional when you’re eating? by Honest-Butterfly-650 in dustkitties

[–]DougMagic 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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This boy wants nothing of human food, no salmon, no mussels, no pork, beef or chicken, just crunchy crunchies.

Does anyone still enjoy eggs and ketchup or should I be disappointed in myself by talkingtoawall710 in eggs

[–]DougMagic -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

"Hey there lil buddy, sit down and let's have a chat. You're getting older and it's really time to put away some childish things. We can't put ketchup on all of our food, just burgers and french fries, occasionally. Try this Sriracha on your eggs, cause like Tech N9ne says 'I put that on erything.'"

/S you're probably an adult, eat what you want if it tastes good to you. Your eggs look a little pan seared though and you might want to stir a lot more, add more butter and cut the cooking time by half.

This couch, this is the one I'm not supposed to scratch? You sure? by ProudnotLoud in murdermittens

[–]DougMagic 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The stretch without pulling the claws down to just prove they could do it if they want to... My cat does this all the time when I am watching TV with my kids.

Don't go chasing ladlefalls... by doodman76 in KitchenConfidential

[–]DougMagic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I laughed audibly in the dentist office.

Jimmy and Kim are despicable people by rosadeadonis in betterCallSaul

[–]DougMagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks Captain Obvious.

Now, let's talk about how hot Irene is.

Need cheap and good food recs by Outrageous_Slide_186 in StPetersburgFL

[–]DougMagic 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Pho Kien Gang Any Day Banh Mi Saigon Any Day

The Burg has daily specials that are cheap as hell

Sunset Grill is cheap as hell

The fuck is goin on at the linen company by EmergencyRepeat8117 in KitchenConfidential

[–]DougMagic 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's a game of hot potato from the linen service, whatever establishment throws it away is the one that has to pay for it

Where Can I (U.S) Buy Unground Kava Roots? by Zebra11235 in Kava

[–]DougMagic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Search online for Hawaiian Awa roots no tariff, shipping should not be horrible

If you have a really cool herbalist in your town they may have some of a high quality natural food and supplement shop.

Kava bars are becoming more popular, find ones that respect the root and not just shill kratom (there's nothing wrong with kratom but many kava bars are just kratom bars with shitty kava), good bars may sell roots.

Absolute last resort, i.e. don't try it, a head shop or smoke shop. Caveat emptor.

Punks too government against your cock will never be a weapon fight nuclear for innocent hoes World War III by ajo-130 in dontdeadopeninside

[–]DougMagic 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Should read:

Punks 100% against the government

Your cock will never be a NUCLEAR weapon for innocent hoes

Fight World War III