How many REO agents does it take to change a light bulb? I don’t know – you can’t ever find one.

I don’t know who has a more difficult time reaching an REO listing agent outside of banker’s hours – we buyers agents, or those poor folks driving around without representation. Fortunately, those buyers who are represented by a good buyers agent are in good hands, even on the weekends. A good buyers agent can not only show the home, they can have an offer written and submitted within an hour or two of a bank-owned home hitting the market – all without ever having to get the listing agent on the phone.

Jordan and I spent half the day showing cabins in Mt. Charleston today. What a nice 1/2-day outing. My clients, who have purchased 5 homes from me, are now looking for an upscale cabin getaway. If you aren’t familiar with Mt. Charleston, it’s home to a ski resort frequented by locals. It’s the perfect getaway from the summer heat, with hiking, camping and other outdoor fun, less than an hour’s drive from Las Vegas.

Tony and Lila had a question about one cabin, and Tony said “Let’s call the agent on the sign.” Lila immediately shot back, “No, we call Robin when we need anything! That’s why she’s here now.” I smiled, remembering Lila telling me about another Saturday, when she and Tony drove around looking for rental homes all day and couldn’t reach even one agent. They’ve been loyal clients since that day, and that’s why we’re enjoying Mt. Charleston together, 40 miles from my office, on a Saturday. I can’t think of a better way to spend my day…nice people, great weather, beautiful scenery.

And for this I get paid? I have the best job in the world.