Realtor Possibly Loses A Sale When Neighbor Decides To Teach Him A Harsh Lesson On Respect

You can’t change an arrogant individual, especially those whose sense of entitlement is on another level. However, you can teach them a lesson on respect through a small act of petty revenge. 

This is exactly what a homeowner did when a realtor parked in their assigned spot. The man refused to move upon request and acted like he deserved VIP treatment because of his job. Instead of trying to argue, the person took action that may have ruined a possible sale for the male Karen. 

The author, seemingly proud of their actions, shared their story with the Reddit community. Scroll down for the entire text. 

An entitled person trespassing on your property is one of the worst people you could ever meet

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A homeowner had to deal with this headache when they encountered a realtor parked in their assigned spot

Realtor parked in my spot, text about condo parking situation and dissuading the buyer.

Text about a realtor's SUV parked in another person's spot, causing confusion.

Text about a visitor parking in an unauthorized spot and being confronted.

Yellow moving truck parked in cobblestone street surrounded by cars and autumn trees, related to realtor parking issue.

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The male Karen refused to move and felt he deserved some special treatment

Text describing an encounter where a realtor refused to move from a parking spot.

Text exchange about a realtor claiming a parking spot to show a house, sparking disbelief from the spot's owner.

Text about dealing with rude behavior due to parking issues with a realtor.

Speaker placed on a table, photographed in soft lighting, illustrating a serene ambiance in an office setting.

Image credits: Josh Sorenson / unsplash (not the actual photo)

The homeowner responded with some petty revenge, which may have ruined the man’s chances of making a sale

Text passage about a parking revenge story involving loud music dissuading a buyer.

Text describing a parking issue involving a realtor and loud music in response.

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A sense of entitlement is a sure path to long-term misery

The story doesn’t provide any background on the entitled man apart from his profession and behavior. However, his reactions may indicate misery, which he may be trying to mask with aggressive behavior.  

According to a 2016 article published by the American Psychological Association, acting high and mighty only leads to a continuous cycle of unhappiness. It proposed three main problems, beginning with the inevitable disappointment a person feels when they act entitled. 

The disappointment then leads to a great deal of suffering. As licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Seth Gillihan explained in an article, disappointment leads to resentment that further damages a person’s relationship with those around them. 

The entitled individual may act unbecomingly toward others to protect themselves and maintain the high status they perceive themselves having. Dr. Gillihan says these people may blame others to shield their egos. 

“What could be a corrective experience actually strengthens one’s sense of specialness,” he stated. 

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Trying to fix the person is a futile and exhausting process

Arrogance has deep-rooted connections in an individual’s psyche, and trying to change them would be like pushing a boulder uphill. It’s not worth the effort. 

Malibu-based psychologist Dr. Andrea Polard advises against trying to make someone realize their feeling of superiority. Instead, she urges showing compassion and acceptance. Her article suggests reframing the other individual’s self-importance through nonchalance. 

“Look at it as a game that you can refuse to play,” she wrote. 

Dr. Polard also suggests involving a mediator or other people who could help defuse the situation. She notes that finding allies to stand up against an egotistic person is necessary. 

However, as the story indicated, raising the issue with the homeowners’ association was out of the question. In such scenarios, taking matters into your own hands, like the author did, may be the only way to diffuse the situation and garner instant results. 

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The author provided more information about their story

Reddit conversation about a realtor parked in a private spot, discussing towing issues and HOA policies.

Reddit exchange about towing cars without proof of ownership.

Reddit conversation about hardcore rap music, including Wu-Tang Clan, Tupac, and 50 Cent, with comments and points visible.

Reddit comments discussing a realtor parking issue affecting property sales.

Reddit comment about assigned parking issues in a condo complex, discussing potential parking solutions.

Commenters then offered other petty revenge suggestions

Comment discussing dissuading the buyer with humor in a parking dispute with a realtor.

Comment about hardcore rappers moving into a community, referencing a realtor issue.

Reddit comment suggesting towing a realtor's car for parking in someone's spot.

Comment questioning if a direct message about parking worked, related to realtor parked in spot issue.

Comment suggesting confronting a realtor for parking in someone's spot during a home showing.

Text explaining a tool to remove valve stems from tires of illegally parked cars quickly and humorously.

Comment about dealing with a realtor parked in the wrong spot, mentioning tactics from Army Drill Sergeants.

Comment discussing strategies when a realtor parks in your spot.

Comment on realtor dissuading buyer with sarcastic tone.

Text screenshot detailing a parking spot dispute involving a realtor and a buyer.

Others shared similar experiences

Text exchange about a realtor using a backyard without permission, ending with a humorous incident to deter buyers.

Text exchange about a realtor discouraged by loud woodwork and music during property showings.

User recounts dissuading noisy neighbors at Airbnb with loud music.

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