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Open House Story - Sore Foot and Tetanus Shot

In Hawaii the custom is to remove your shoes before entering a home. You can probably guess where this one is going.

We had our monthly regional Realtors meeting where we pitched our newest and best listings and then headed out to preview several in the featured area which was Mililani. I had visited 4 or 5 homes when I came across one property that looked interesting.

The grass in the yard looked dry and dead, there were leaves and rubbish on the patio in front of the home and it was obviously vacant and possibly for a long time.

As I walked up to the path the Realtor met me at the door. Out of habit I stepped out of my shoes and entered. The home was a REO sale. We do not get many of them here. The lender had taken possession of the home and was selling it "AS IS". No disclosures and no fees paid for by the seller.

The home was in rough shape. I spotted about $30,000 in needed repairs and upgrades. That is not factoring in what a home inspector may find. I like projects and took a little longer than normal time on this visit.

As I began to head for the door to retrieve my shoes; Ouch! I stepped on a carpet nail strip in front the door. All nails pointing up and in my foot.

Now why would the Realtor not say something? At a minimum ask me to keep my shoes on or remove the stupid nail strip to prevent injuries. This can be one of the hazards in Hawaii by removing our shoes.

I got in my car and was heading to the next open house with a sore foot. It then hit me. I don't think I have had a tetanus shot in many years. So last evening that was what I did.

Moral of the story:

When in Hawaii remove your shoes when you visit someone else's home. Look inside before doing that. If it is a disaster area keep your shoes on.

Posted by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® on 05/17/2007 12:11 PM

Comments (17)

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17 Comments on Open House Story - Sore Foot and Tetanus Shot

I definitely look and don't take my shoes off if the carpet/floors are filthy or have stuff lying around.....wonder when the last time I had a tetanus shot was.....I better check that out. Did that agent have shoes on?

05/17/2007 12:23 PM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Yes she did. I was going through the motions and not paying enough attention.

05/17/2007 12:27 PM

by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)

Is it still sore?

05/17/2007 12:37 PM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Not too bad. I will remember to look before entering without shoes in the future.

05/17/2007 01:45 PM

by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)

Randy - I just realized I have not had a tetanus shot in at least 20 years - maybe 30 guess I better go get that done

05/18/2007 01:41 AM

by Central Oregon Real Estate | Thesa Chambers, Broker (RE/MAX Sunset Realty La Pine)

Thesa - I never thought about it until stepping on the rusty nails.

05/18/2007 01:43 AM

by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)

FYI - To help prevent tetanus and diphtheria, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children and adults who have received a primary series of 3 vaccinations should get a Td booster every 10 years^.

So, you are wayyyyy overdue.

05/18/2007 10:14 PM

by Cheryl Needhammer (Century 21 At The Shore Realty)

Cheryl - I got it the night before last, so I am good for ten more years.

05/18/2007 10:50 PM

by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)

Bless your heart...you are having a rough week! We take our shoes off in Georgia often also, because our shoes usually have red mud on them...lol!

05/18/2007 11:56 PM

by Michelle DeRepentigny, *Associate Broker/Broker * Athens, GA (ERA Classic City Realty)

Randy,

This is a story with SOLE. (I'm sorry but I couldn't resist!)

Aloha,

Lucky :)

05/18/2007 11:58 PM

by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Oh Lucky, that was BAD...lol!

05/19/2007 12:00 AM

by Michelle DeRepentigny, *Associate Broker/Broker * Athens, GA (ERA Classic City Realty)

Michelle - We have red dirt here also.

Lucky - LOL

05/19/2007 04:53 AM

by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)

Michelle,

(In my best Elvis impersonation) "THANK YOU...... THANK YOU VERY MUCH!"

I'm sorry, but Elvis has left the building.

Lucky :)

05/19/2007 06:55 AM

by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Lucky - It is better to have sole than be a heal. LOL

05/19/2007 09:56 AM

by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)

Oh my, don't tread on me.

05/19/2007 03:17 PM

Opps, forgot to give my name.

So, like I said, don't tread on me.

05/19/2007 03:19 PM

by Cheryl Needhammer

Cheryl - :)

05/19/2007 04:38 PM

by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)

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