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Ever wonder where real estate agents actually work? Spoiler: it’s not just open houses and pretty kitchens. Around Columbus, most of my time is spent everywhere but behind a desk — from Evans Farm construction sites to Powell coffee shops negotiating deals. Let’s take a look inside what “the office” really means for a modern REALTOR®.

1. The Office Is Wherever the Client Is

In this business, location is everything — and not just for listings. Whether it’s a buyer meeting at a new-build model home in Dublin or a quick chat at Fox in the Snow in German Village, real estate happens face-to-face, not from a cubicle.

2. Brokerages Provide the Backbone

Behind every successful agent is a brokerage — the licensed entity that handles compliance, marketing support, and transaction management. That’s the legal and logistical foundation allowing agents to focus on what matters: clients.

3. Cars Double as Mobile Command Centers

Ask any REALTOR® — their vehicle is their real office. Mine’s loaded with yard signs, lockboxes, contracts, snacks, and tech. Between showings in Westerville and closings in Powell, it’s where calls happen, deals are negotiated, and caffeine gets refueled.

4. The MLS, CRM, and Laptop Tie It All Together

Real estate’s digital side runs through systems like the MLS (where listings live) and CRM platforms (where relationships live). I track buyer activity, run comps, and draft contracts — all from a laptop in motion.

5. The Real Workspace Is the Community

Whether it’s a builder event in Evans Farm, a local school fundraiser, or just walking clients through a new neighborhood, the community is the workspace. That’s what makes this job so different — and so rewarding.

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👉 Thinking about buying or selling in Columbus, Powell, or Dublin? Let’s connect — I’ll meet you where you are (literally) and get your move in motion.

[Contact Patrick Murphy, REALTOR® — Columbus, Powell & Dublin Expert]