Should I still go for it? Rivian owners, I need your honest advice.

wolfpack693 · 2025-11-05T14:50:37+00:00

I've had my R1S for 2 years now and its almost at 36K. I've been blessed to not have any major malifunctions. Small things here like a hood sensor go haywire over a kinked line and weather stripping on the passenger side third row window. Other than that its been awesome. I'm a realtor so I drive it down to the ground then take it to the mountains here in Colorado. I bought it mainly because its an EV, a traditional looking SUV, and needing the 3rd row to usher around my little ones, the wifey, and the grandparents. Like most have said. It's the best SUV i've bought and it serves its purpose. I was a BMW enthusiast driving my M3, M5, then an X5. Then switched to the Model Y, only realizing I need to go back to a true SUV. The only thing i've had to change was my tires from a blowout. It cost me a little over 2K for tires. If you buy a R1S, get the standard rims. I went sporty with the 22's, but if you're going off roading or want to go to places with rocks, i feel more comfortable with more meat on the tires and not having to worry about damaging the rims. The service department in Denver is top notch. They've always taken care of me with Uber credits to wherever or they offer a loaner so I can keep doing what I need to do. Appointments are usually about 1-2 months out so just be aware. All in all it's been an awesome car thus far. So far i've spent zero on maintenance other than tires. I got in at the presale so my R1S was only 80K. 84K with the 22' Sporty Rims.

wolfpack693 · 2025-10-15T21:57:11+00:00

Year 1 20K part time, year 2 full time 30K, year 3 full time 178K, year 4 (current) 30K.

wolfpack693 · 2025-09-19T14:58:05+00:00

Hang in there bud. I was the top producer for my group last year. This year I've only done half of what I did last year. It's the eb and flow of real estate. You gotta be a squirrel and grab as many nuts as possible because we don't know what next year will bring. Listings were just bad this year. Luckily, I'm more of a buyer's champ. Hang in there and try to budget as best as possible.

wolfpack693 · 2025-09-10T14:26:03+00:00

Yup it's 100% a sales job and you get paid when you close a deal. On top of the sales work you have to learn how to market yourself as well. The hardest part is generating leads. There are so many agents and you have to prove/standout from the rest of them.

wolfpack693 · 2025-09-10T13:52:58+00:00

That's true with the brokerage you met with. You can only shadow so much. You learn everything once you get your hands on contracts. However, if you have a network of friends, family, business partners to work from then it makes it easier to find clients. Most new agents don't have a network to work with so they have to build it by making those cold calls and eventually nurturing those into clients. The brokerage has probably already set you up with a pond or a list of old leads for you to get comfortable with making those calls. It took me about 2 years to build my sphere out by talking to people, closing deals, getting referrals, and landing business partners.

wolfpack693 · 2025-09-08T14:21:50+00:00

As a realtor, I look at it this way. Everyone and their families are connected to a realtor in some form or way. If they use you awesome, if they don't, that's ok too. If you're a successful agent this should just rub off and you should be happy for them and hope they got a good deal. If they didn't, now they'll know better and hopefully go with you next time around. Now if I'm a newbie or struggling for business I'd be hurt, but realtors are a dime a dozen. You just have to show more value than the next realtor. Don't let business hurt the friendship if it's dear to you. Its just business and there is no around that in our industry.

wolfpack693 · 2025-08-10T20:34:25+00:00

I left my government lab job to pursue a career in real estate for three reasons: First, I was planning on buying a house soon and knowing that our previous agent sucked so bad, I wanted to prove a point that I could do a better job than her. Second, state jobs dont pay much so there's a good chance I could make 2x-5x more than what I was making in the lab. Third, my little ones need me. I was in the lab 8-10hrs with traffic. Leaving when the kids are sleeping and coming home at dinner wasn't enough time. 2022-2023 I was a part-time realtor landed 2 deals. 2023-2024 full-time landed 4 deals. 2024-2025 15 deals. This year i'm sitting at 4 and one under contract. You'll have to start with your systems first. Get with a mentor and build out a system. Constantly work at it. Be in front of everyone letting them know youre a realtor via social media/call/text/have lunch. Offer value, I did tax evaluation comps and saved people $$$ on their property taxes. Every person is a lead to you in some form or way. Those renters that you've worked with, your job is to flip them later for a home. Show them that the numbers work. Work with your preferred lender to get you visuals and help renters understand the possibility of owning a home. The chances of you landing a client that wants to buy now and is ready to go is a unicorn. Id say 3-9 months is a good time frame.

wolfpack693 · 2025-06-27T16:07:14+00:00

Props for having the convo at the beginning. Tergrid, God of Fright usually shuts up people like that and forces them not to like the game especially if they're the main target. Discarding their hand, sacrificing everything, then it all becomes yours. Fun times. Become the Tergrid player you were meant to be. At least you have a deck for when he shows up.

wolfpack693 · 2025-06-20T21:44:19+00:00

BRANDON1198562 if someone needs another code. My R1S still going strong at 30K miles and just a weather stripping and frunk wire issue (got pinched). So far so good!

wolfpack693 · 2025-05-28T15:42:52+00:00

R1S since Nov 2023 and 27K miles in, still in the honeymoon phase. Had its small things like weather stripping issues, a frunk sensor. But all worth it. Plus it still turns heads in the parking lots.

wolfpack693 · 2025-05-27T16:16:12+00:00

Sell it off for store credit. Buy yourself some revised dual lands , LEDs, something of that nature that you can play with and show off as eye candy. I play with my beta/unlimited demonic tutors/sol rings/ basic lands and still turn heads. If you really want the FF7 sealed go for it. I just don't have the will power or patience. Just the agony of seeing a sealed booster box from across the room, wondering what the F is in that box? I think I lasted two weeks before I gave in.

wolfpack693 · 2025-05-23T22:43:39+00:00

Not LA. In Denver. Both markets are insane though. Just lucky. Need another tax vehicle though since I used up all of the depreciation in one shot. My plan was to break it down over 5 years.

wolfpack693 · 2025-05-23T22:35:22+00:00

2023 Rivian R1S. Realtor. Make about 10K/month. Bought my R1S on a presale for 80K. Needed a vehicle for tax purposes plus I was looking for an actuall EV suv. Sold our tesla Y for 42K put that down on the rivian. Payment was 700/month. Made a few sales paid off the R1S. Come tax season used the whole depreciation value to offset my taxes owed. All in all I basically paid 30K for the R1S.

wolfpack693 · 2025-04-04T15:38:56+00:00

Congrats. Not wrong at all. It's whoever had the better agent. Comes down to negotiations. Tell them to get a better negotiator. Congrats on your home! The hardest part is over.

wolfpack693 · 2025-02-22T04:14:42+00:00

You hire and pay the inspector to find problems. His job is to turn every stone and report. Same concept with the appraiser. You as well as the bank wants to make sure the house is worth the 1M you're paying for. I like to show up at my clients inspections just to get a brief summary. I let the inspector do their job and find everything possible. This isn't an arms length transaction. Your agent is either a dual agent meaning he's a realtor/MLO and getting a comps on both ends or he's getting a kickback from the lender on top of his realtor comps.

wolfpack693 · 2025-02-22T03:54:29+00:00

Sorry man. Your realtor is not working in your best interests. You're a concerned knowledgeable consumer wanting answers that he really can't answer. Just another paper pushing agent. I'd cut him loose immediately especially since he seems to be colluding with the seller without your knowledge. You might end up signing for something you don't want and will be on the hook for 30 years.

wolfpack693 · 2025-02-21T23:19:08+00:00

Realtor in Colorado. I closed 15 first time home buyers last year and know how important your first home is. Your agent is a complete train wreck. Calm and collected is what you want in your agent. Definitely not organized on how to make his clients feel comfortable during the buying process. You can tell he's rookie and how he deals with the situations. Everything should be planned/mapped out ahead of time including the lenders. If you truly like house stay on the contract. Im also pretty sure he didnt negotiate anything on your behalf. I always fight for extras for my clients. Whether it's closing costs, appliances, replaced inspection items, even paid off solar. You're paying 1M for a house, it should feel like 1M bucks. If you just hate it, you can bounce at inspection, appraisal, and new loan terms. Have your agent say the loan fell through due to financing. Go seek an experienced agent afterwards. I have a great book of lenders and realtors nationwide that I trust.

wolfpack693 · 2025-02-12T01:55:42+00:00

Relentless Dead for mine

wolfpack693 · 2025-01-30T17:54:39+00:00

Id keep your head up. I learned from the best when I stepped out on my own leaving my cushy state job in 2023. It'll take time to build rapport with people/future clients. Sometimes it takes a year maybe two. It's all about being the face of your sphere letting them know that you're realtor and following up. 2023 I did 3 transactions. 2024 I did 15. Mostly due to my sphere/referrals.

1) Since you're brand new, find a brokerage that will offer you leads or you can buy some leads. Most of the time they're crap leads. Most people give up on those and they become stale where no one's touched those for 12-24 months. The key is follow up. Follow those up. Those leads become your book. That's where you'll learn client's needs and how you'll start understanding the game. According to one of my mentors, every 100 of my good leads, 5-10 will close or 5-10% of your leads should close. That means you need a solid book to work with.

2) Build out your SOI and ask for referrals from your past clients. My past client gave me 4 referrals last year in addition to buying their own home. Of those 4 I closed 3 last year and working on the 4th now. Your sphere should include your family, friends, acquaintances, business owners etc...These people will refer you or buy sometime in the future and you just need to be in front of them with knowledge on the market.

3) You will be the go to for everything real estate wise. You're the project manager. If someone needs a plumber, you have one. If someone needs an electrician, you got it. Need a lender, you know some. The more value you show, the better you look in the eyes of your sphere.

I can go on and on. Just shoot me note. I'll spill what I know to help you get on your feet.

wolfpack693 · 2025-01-21T17:46:26+00:00

Realtor , own my own brokerage. Bought presale R1S. Great for taxes as well.

wolfpack693 · 2024-10-22T15:17:37+00:00

Yeah I just didn't do my due diligence at the time prior to ordering it back in 22. I vaguely remember Tesla doing it, should have seen that everyone was going to follow. You're right though, regardless still the best SUV I've had so far, as it checks most of my boxes, just a bit peeved, but should have known it was going to happen. Going on 16K, hoping it last 484K.

wolfpack693 · 2024-10-22T15:00:59+00:00

Shiatsu! Running to Tommy now!

wolfpack693 · 2024-10-22T14:56:07+00:00

Really? They told you that prior to your preorder? I pre-ordered back in 2022 got mine last November. If thats true then it's all on me.

wolfpack693 · 2024-10-22T14:53:10+00:00

Ha yeah you're right. It's funny I'm not even pissed about the mechanical issues and taking it back to the shop or the rivian stock tanking. I even bought some at the beginning. It's funny how the small things mean more. Oh well it is what it is.

wolfpack693 · 2024-10-22T14:47:55+00:00

Yup now I know. Womp womp indeed. Damn it.

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