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Horror Story: Two Snakes and A Gila Monster Later…

By Craig Forte, Founder - December 18, 2008April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Kellie Fitzgerald, REALTOR® (Thanks Kellie. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “I sell land in Cochise County Arizona, so it is not unusual to be out with clients and see coyotes, birds of prey, javelinas, deer, etc. Ordinarily, if my clients are not used …

“What makes you think you won’t get murdered?” – Urgent Safety Message

By Craig Forte, Founder - November 25, 2008April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Valerie Tolson, REALTOR® (Thanks Valerie. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “Recently I received a call from a ‘couple’ wanting to view one of my listings. After getting his name and phone number, I asked him what time the next morning would be good …

Horror Story: “I Think We’ll PASS on This One!”

By Craig Forte, Founder - November 5, 2008April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Jill Dias, REALTOR® (Thanks Jill. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “I was showing houses to a buyer client that I had recently just met and qualified. His price range allowed for us to see homes that were fitting for his income level, etc. …

Horror Story: Dead Fish Nearly Kill Deal

By Craig Forte, Founder - October 15, 2008April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by by “Joy” (no last name!). (Thanks Joy. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “I made an appointment to show a lake front property with the seller. I picked-up my clients at their residence: husband, wife, sister and 4 kids. We arrived at the home …

Horror Story: They Don’t Get Much Crazier Than This!

By Craig Forte, Founder - September 24, 2008April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Pat Hisel, REALTOR® (Thanks Pat. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) I had a listing with a client for about two weeks. She called me up to tell me she was going out of town for the next week, and that we could just …

Horror Story: The Value of REALTOR® Representation

By Craig Forte, Founder - September 10, 2008April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Lawrence Bellido, REALTOR® (Thanks Lawrence. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “A salesperson for a new home community shared this horror story with me. This associate told me that a buyer went directly to the builder to negotiate a deal without realtor representation. This …

Horror Story: A Squirrelly Deal!

By Craig Forte, Founder - August 21, 2008April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Judy Courtney, REALTOR® (Thanks Judy. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) I rented a vacant home to a friend of mine while their new home was being built. They moved in all weekend and they were so exhausted, they just put their beds on …

Horror Story: PSYCHO CLIENT!

By Craig Forte, Founder - July 22, 2008April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Sheila Morales, REALTOR® (Thanks Sheila. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) It always amazes me that seemingly normal people can turn completely irrational during a real estate transaction. An elderly buyer client of mine had very specific requirements on what he wanted and more …

Horror Story: Reckless Neighbor Nearly Creates Fire Sale!

By Craig Forte, Founder - July 2, 2008April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Russell Moulton, REALTOR® (Thanks Russell. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) A case of pure frustration happened just last month to a buyer and seller that I was working with. The buyer wanted desperately to get into the home and out of his sold …

Horror Story: Bank Addendum Loses Earnest Money

By Craig Forte, Founder - June 10, 2008April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Develyn Bennett, REALTOR® (Thanks Develyn. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) Be careful and don’t allow your clients to loose their earnest money! Banks addendums have precedence over the standard contract forms so be sure if your contract allows for a due diligence period …