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Yes, this is the “Model Home”

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty LLC 200311024

I think I should have been offended yesterday, but instead I thought it was actually pretty funny. I do have a weird sense of humor that a lot of times needs to be put on a ten second rule before I should let it come out of my mouth.

As I was sitting there in the model unit of our condo conversion project, a gentleman walks in looks around and says "Well this is disappointing." I'm now speechless, these units were amazingly remodeled and I just bought one myself. So, I ask "What do you mean disappointing?"

He then says "I was really hoping for it to be a bikini model's home, instead all I see is you!" - OUCH! But, I was quick and said "I'll put on a bikini and high heels if it gets you to buy a unit!"

He laughed and thought that was the best response he had ever heard. He is bringing his wife back, and I'm really hoping he decides to buy. But I'm hoping that he doesn't make me go through with my offer of wearing a bikini.

And no I'm not putting a picture of me up in a Speedo - YUK!

Comments(18)

Thesa Chambers
West + Main - Bend, OR
Principal Broker - Licensed in Oregon
I would like to see you walk around all day in the high heals :o)
Jul 30, 2007 05:32 PM
Rosario Lewis
DDR Realty - Newburgh, NY
GRI, SRES - DDR Realty - Orange County, NY
I agree about the value of a ten second rule. One man's humor can be another man's insult. You are fortunate you and the customer were on the same wave length this time.
Jul 30, 2007 05:45 PM
Darrel Quebedeaux
Evergreen Realty & Associates Inc. - Newport Coast, CA
great story and thanks for not putting up the picture.
Jul 30, 2007 06:07 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired
Some people are just joksters and they expect just that kind of response you gave. They find it endearing. Hard to believe but every once in a while you will find them. Hopefully you identify them before answering, LOL  
Jul 30, 2007 08:31 PM
Becky Troutt
No longer practicing real estate as of 2008. - Bradenton, FL

ROFL @ the mental picture of Todd on a bikini and high heels or a Speedo.  Thanks for an early morning laugh.

Speedo's need to be outlawed from anyone wearing them!!

Jul 30, 2007 09:05 PM
Kaushik Sirkar
Call Realty, Inc. - Chandler, AZ
Love the story...but please, please, no bikini?? LOL
Jul 30, 2007 09:18 PM
Todd Murphy
Fitts Agency - Tuscaloosa, AL
Too bad he wasn't gay or he may have bought one on the spot, eh? LOL
Jul 30, 2007 11:47 PM
Jeannette Neerpat
CondoDomain.com - Coral Springs, FL
e-Pro Coral Springs/Parkland Real Estate
What a mental picture. Please Todd no bickni.
Jul 31, 2007 12:06 AM
Leo Namiot - LeoLends.com
Canopy Mortgage - Leo Namiot - Saint Augustine, FL
More than just great rates

Great story, hope you get the deal......

oh no you didn't!

 

Jul 31, 2007 12:52 AM
Vicki Bishop GRI - Alabama Real Estate
Coldwell Banker United Realtors® - Bay Minette, AL
Good response , sometimes humor wins them over when all else fails.
Jul 31, 2007 12:59 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital
If he's bringing his wife, he will probably forego the Speedo!  High heels maybe!
Jul 31, 2007 01:46 AM
Danielle V. Lewis
DDR Realty - Newburgh, NY
DDR Realty
Your blog really made me laugh. =). I know all about following the "ten second rule..." I'm glad that your potential client was able to enjoy your humor, and he follows through with a sale.
Jul 31, 2007 02:14 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

Thank you every one, except Leo! - ROFL

I'm glad I could make everyone laugh and I will tell you if I have to do it, but I will not post pics!

Jul 31, 2007 02:18 PM
Leo Namiot - LeoLends.com
Canopy Mortgage - Leo Namiot - Saint Augustine, FL
More than just great rates
LOL..... What's wrong with my post Todd?  LOL..... Hope all went well with the showing!
Jul 31, 2007 06:56 PM
Jon Mitchell
Classic Property Management - Santa Clarita, CA
Well, if you do go through with it, you should post it in a blog in the AR Comedy Club.  We will get a good laugh out of it!
Aug 01, 2007 05:50 PM
MAUREEN STACCATO
Springfield, MA

That is too cool and fast thinking on your behalf! Nice job! LOL!

Oh Leo- that is such a sexy pic! LOL!

Aug 11, 2007 10:10 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

Jonathan - if I have to go through with unlike LEO I won't leave any proof!

Maureen - First of all, please don't encourage leo - lol and second after being a DJ for 18 years you learn to be quick with your responses.

 

Aug 11, 2007 01:18 PM
JANNA HELMICK
ALLEGIANCE REALTY - Lawton, OK
Funny!
Sep 05, 2007 04:27 PM