I bet it is scary being a female real estate agent .

fastfredracing · 05-28-2020, 02:44 PM

I looked at at a distressed property today . Poor lady is meeting a guy named Fast Freddy, 200 yards back in a wooded lot, with a long muddy driveway, at a blown out spooky house . I can't believe she even came in with me . I could have dismembered her with a chainsaw and no one would have heard a peep .
I'm a little rough around the edges, but I think I come off as fairly harmless within a few minutes of conversation .
I could tell she was slightly guarded at first, she was super careful to not get her car blocked in by mine. She almost ran into a few downed trees trying to park , so I got out of my car , and moved them for her, and helped guide her into a safe parking spot .
I remember this same scenario a few times when buying rental houses. The one lady was really attractive, and showing houses by herself in a fairly bad area .
If my wife did this for a living, I would make her carry bear spray , and become a ninja. Lets face it, there are some creepy people out there .
Any of your wives dabble in real estate ?

MRM · 05-28-2020, 02:49 PM

Life looks much different to a 5 foot 100 pound woman than it does to a 6 foot 200 pound man. I learned a long time ago that there is an unspoken protocol in the workplace to ensure women feel secure. Over the Christmas break locally a woman real estate agent was kidnapped and murdered. It took them quite a while to figure out who did it and catch them.

KFC911 · 05-28-2020, 03:06 PM

Not just in real estate imo...

Would you want to pick up total strangers and give them a ride if female? Nope...too many sickos out there...

asphaltgambler · 05-28-2020, 03:25 PM

If threatened, my wife would just pull out her .44 mag...…... point it at you. Then ask "Is there some kind of misunderstanding here?"

john walker's workshop · 05-28-2020, 03:30 PM

Tell her not to point it unless she's going to use it.

look 171 · 05-28-2020, 03:37 PM

Good on ya Freddy for being such class act. I think most people person can read the bad one like a book by the second sentence. But then again, those are pretty much harmless, just a rough neck, like you

. Tough and dangerous job for sure. I am in shorts and tee shirt all day but very clean cut, so I try and make sure they feel safe and sent out signals that I am absolutely harmless.

KFC911 · 04:11 PM

Most of us like to think we can read other people....but I don't think so. It's got nothing to do with appearances either....there are truly some psychopathic wolves in sheep attire in our society.

I've got my eye on you Krueger

KFC911 · 05-28-2020, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by john walker's workshop

Tell her not to point it unless she's going to use it.

Yes indeed....

john70t · 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by john walker's workshop

Tell her not to point it unless she's going to use it.

Probably no need to draw even. Lift shirt and make it known, maintain distance and eye contact, make a loud call and relate all info, maintain distance until taillights disappear. Stay on professional and friendly terms throughout. Record all info. Notify others.

Bob Kontak · Bob Kontak's Garage

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Originally Posted by KC911

It's got nothing to do with appearances either....there are truly some psychopathic wolves in sheep attire in our society.

A true psychopath would be rare. However, a for the most part closeted, but twisted person, may feel really safe pulling some awful stunt in a secluded location.

I would hope any RE agent would do homework on the potential buyer. Surely that has to be routine.

KFC911 · 05-28-2020, 04:13 PM

Why would anyone carry a .44 mag? It ain't Dirty Harry in the real world....

.45 ACP

KFC911 · 05-28-2020, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

A true psychopath would be rare. However, a for the most part closeted, but twisted person, may feel really safe pulling some awful stunt in a secluded location.

I would hope any RE agent would do homework on the potential buyer. Surely that has to be routine.

I changed my mispeeling before you posted this

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Normally I don't....but my phone is jumping around in texts....bizzaro.

fastfredracing · 05-28-2020, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

A true psychopath would be rare. However, a for the most part closeted, but twisted person, may feel really safe pulling some awful stunt in a secluded location.

I would hope any RE agent would do homework on the potential buyer. Surely that has to be routine.

She did feel me out on the phone. It came off as nosy . She asked me about the name of my business, and if I would be a cash buyer or not. She also asked if my auto shop was my main source of income, or the rental houses were . She asked if funds were available .
Im betting she snooped a little bit .

Alan A · 05-28-2020, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fastfredracing

She did feel me out on the phone. It came off as nosy . She asked me about the name of my business, and if I would be a cash buyer or not. She also asked if my auto shop was my main source of income, or the rental houses were . She asked if funds were available .
Im betting she snooped a little bit .

Well there’s no point showing if you can’t afford it...

LWJ · 05-28-2020, 04:56 PM

On the point about radar and detection of dangerous people. I disagree. I worked with a true sociopath. He was very charming. And, the best public speaker I have ever seen.

Almost he opposite. He attracted people.

john70t · 05-28-2020, 05:08 PM

I once had a similar situation as Fred.

Old house in a quiet neighborhood. Way overpriced for the city but in a good location with potential. Unfortunately it was gutted of all the antique fixtures which would have made it complete and would have justified the double market price.

Super hot realtor, for me at least. Being shown alone late afternoon. She was probably already pissed at lack of buyers. I tried to be professional and slightly friendly but got the cold vibe. I wasn't trying to be flirtatious but probably subconsciously hinted which made things worse. Hot potato.

She waited by the front door while I looked around inside. Good for her. I wasn't a sure buyer anyways and wasn't very presentable after a day's work.

Bob Kontak · Bob Kontak's Garage

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Originally Posted by LWJ

On the point about radar and detection of dangerous people. I disagree. I worked with a true sociopath. He was very charming. And, the best public speaker I have ever seen.

Almost he opposite. He attracted people.

With a few due diligence phone calls or some app RE agents may use (today) Ted Bundy would have been identified as a transient and without funds for buying RE and he was the king of charmers.

Agree, you just can't tell.

Bob Kontak · Bob Kontak's Garage

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I wasn't trying to be flirtatious but probably subconsciously hinted which made things worse. Hot potato.

Boys like girls. Not a crime.

Suspect she felt it was a no sale and that's it. She probably received "vibes" every day from most every guy.

Otter74 · 05-28-2020, 05:43 PM

Life is very different as a woman, period.

Arizona_928 · 05-28-2020, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fastfredracing

She did feel me out on the phone. It came off as nosy . She asked me about the name of my business, and if I would be a cash buyer or not. She also asked if my auto shop was my main source of income, or the rental houses were . She asked if funds were available .
Im betting she snooped a little bit .

The realtor that I bought from did that too. Even asked for a proof of funds. I went to the bank and took a picture of stacks of 100's. I thought that was stupid and low balled her more on the property.