We've read a few funny posts lately regarding what comments and pictures an agent will put in the MLS. While it seems like the mistakes provide great blog fodder for some, this will probably be our only weigh in on the topic. And while it might seem "all in good fun," there is a lot of truth to the messages. CHECK YOUR LISTINGS! There really seems no quicker way to come off as unprofessional and sloppy.
Really, what are some Realtors thinking? Realtors need to spell check and proof read their listings. Maybe multi-tasking is to blame! The following are a few comical examples of what can go wrong with a listing...
Shower with multiple heads (That and Psycho will scare me out of the shower)
Inclusions: Four custom made brown stools (Yuck! No thanks, I'll pass.)
Three full bedrooms (What does a half bedroom look like?)
Full frontal and rear landscaping (Hmm... let's not go there)
Heater with new boils (Sounds painful)
Seller is motivated - doesn't like the area (TMI, TMI)
Big lard in back of house (Is that included with the sale?)
Freshly stained bathroom (Will the seller clean that before settlement?)
Five bedroom house with Jacuzzi tub, great for parties (What kind of house is this?)
Large walk in closet and hanging area (Lethal injection seems more humane)
Stable neighborhood, avoid sinkhole (Must be a stable sinkhole)
Big fenced in yard with kennel and sandbox for the kids (Good for when you can't find a babysitter).
Large in-ground heated poo. (Sounds like an environmental hazard.)
A sinking living room. (Does that go along with sinking house values?)
Will smell fast! (The Realtor must be stinky too.)
Oak bra with brass accents. (Sounds terribly uncomfortable.)
Good property for investigators. (Why? Are there bodies buried in the yard?)
Owner evacuated - will consider all offers. (Talk about your fire sale.)
Near hopping area. (Are we talking rabbits or kangaroos?)
Seller will not pay for any introspections. (Gee, and I've been feeling a little conflicted lately.)
This house is a real germ! (Got hand sanitizer?)
Kitchen with trash contractor. (In case you need your garbage remodeled.)
To read Part 2 on pictures, click here.
~Lisa
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This stuff is funny. Once by mistake I loaded a picture from an aquarium as the first page but I cought it. One of my agents loaded a picture of traffic , on purpose to highlight the peace one would find without the traffic living in the mountains. We got tons of calls from agents telling us about our "error" nobody got it
Very funny...It's amazing how careless some can be when entering a listing. I can only wonder what how such mistakes may impact sales.
Got to love it. What about the new title in kitchen.
Charlie, We all make mistakes but it is good to catch them and correct them. The traffic story is funny.
John, I think the photos (the next blog - part 2) make a bigger impact and actually hamper a sale. These typos just make the agent look stupid.
Richard, Love that one too.
These are the BEST! Best blooper collection I've seen.
I love this business...for all the reasons in your post....
Just too funny, I love this stuff. (And I hope I never write any of these myself)
Richie, Yes, this business can be fun. I love showings with buyers who have a good sense of humor. We can have great fun.
Gabe, Me too - love it but hope I don't do it!