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Horror Story: “My $12,897 Mistake…”

By Craig Forte, Founder - July 6, 2009April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Vince Salluce, REALTOR® (Thanks Vince. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “On a recent listing presentation, I did a market evaluation for an older, dated home. I concluded that the house was valued between $420,000 and $425,000. My suggested listing price was $429,900. The …

Horror Story: Mountain Climbing Through A Home

By Craig Forte, Founder - June 9, 2009April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Monica Murphy, REALTOR® (Thanks Monica. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “Last week I was out showing handyman specials to a buyer client. One property definitely stood out from all the rest. As a matter of fact, in my 6 years of working in …

Horror Story: “I Will Never Buy From You…”

By Craig Forte, Founder - May 27, 2009April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Zivka Ljutic, REALTOR® (Thanks Zivka. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “I scheduled a showing with an agent who specializes in an area my clients were interested in. The wife was on time and the husband running late. I showed the home to the …

Horror Story: A Price Reduction Disaster Story

By Craig Forte, Founder - May 12, 2009April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Pamela Crawfod, REALTOR® (Thanks Pamela. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “Some REALTORS® think being ‘given’ a County Probate or Public Guardian house to sell is a ‘freebie.’ The County calls up agents and asks them to sell a house. Pretty simple, right? Last …

Horror Story: The Greedy Listing Agent

By Craig Forte, Founder - April 14, 2009April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Yoana Pelaez, REALTOR® (Thanks Yoana. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “It’s late at night and there is a phone call. Hello, how are you? (I am now thinking to myself OK should I know this friendly voice?). My response was the usual, ‘Hi, …

Horror Story: Short Sale Turns Agent Into Counselor

By Craig Forte, Founder - March 31, 2009April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Denise Amrich, REALTOR® (Thanks Denise. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “I had a transaction a couple months ago with a first time home buyer. We originally went in $15,000 less than the asking price and they countered back at the full plus $2,000 …

Horror Story: The Value of Pre-Approval

By Craig Forte, Founder - March 18, 2009April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Kay Hendrickson, REALTOR® (Thanks Kay. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “My first year as a Realtor® I found ‘Mary’ or she found me! She came to me ‘pre-qualified’ and ready to find a home. Her price range was in the low 70’s, which …

Horror Story: “Welcome to The World of Real Estate”

By Craig Forte, Founder - February 24, 2009April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Carl Downs, REALTOR® (Thanks Carl. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “I listed a very nice cedar home on the bluff with 15 acres fenced. Great Listing. I thought. After completing the paper work, I was placing an arrow sign at the entrance, when …

Horror Story: Agent Loses Commission With This Common Mistake

By Craig Forte, Founder - January 27, 2009April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Cheryl Luksovsky, REALTOR® (Thanks Cheryl. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY!! This could be a “Horror Story” of sorts. This is even one I hate to admit to, but if it saves even one other Realtor a commission this …

Horror Story: Home Occupied by Snoring Beast

By Craig Forte, Founder - January 13, 2009April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Nicole Tucker, REALTOR® (Thanks Nicole. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “I had a showing experience with a buyer client in the past. I did a last minute additional showing on a property and received permission from the Realtor that it was ok to …