What’s Your Funniest and Most Awkward Moment in Real Estate?
Awkward real estate moments have you breaking out in a sweat? You’re not alone. In the realty industry, “interesting” circumstances are bound to arise. How bad was yours? Compare it to these hilariously awkward realtor news anecdotes:
- Run fast and carry a big(ger) stick.
Once during a buyer appointment, a local agent brought along a coworker for safety reasons. The situation was dangerous, but not in the way she’d feared. The buyer’s young son, after running around the property like a wild animal, picked up a stick, and proceeded to beat the coworker on the back repeatedly.
- Fifty shades of gray.
As an agent, you’re sure to understand cleaning can be subjective, from language and subject matter to dirt and clutter. This showing horror: A family of buyers walking past a bedroom boasting illegal drug paraphernalia. Apparently the owners thought it a selling point.
- Humans on a short leash.
Awkward animal stories abound in realtor news, from leaving appointments covered in hair and drool, to walking funny following one-too-many friendly “hellos.” Homeowners who over-indulge their four-legged family can often unknowingly create an overabundance of realty related laughter – and pain!
- You’re up past MY bedtime.
One agent repeatedly fielded calls after 9:30pm from a seller who was moving out of state and was extremely concerned about carrying two mortgages. How many times have you received calls or texts from a client at an inappropriate time because your realty business was deemed a 24/7 operation?
- Reality TV.
Once during a showing that was attended by not only the seller, but the buyer and many extended family members, a relatively loudly declared the need for a purchase offer $50,000 under asking price. The seller inquired, “Why?” “That’s what they do on HGTV.”
Is the reality of realty not quite what you expected? Properties Online can help. Contact us today.
Recent Comments