I had to throw my head back and laugh at this one. WYSIWYG pictures and hilarious showing instructions make this one good for a giggle. The house is in an estate.  The contents are strewn throughout, the landscaping hasn't been maintained, and the building needs a BIG hug (TLC).

What made me laugh are the showing instructions that are for other agents and brokers: "Call us to let us know you're going in case we need to send out a search party." The public description is pretty clear for buyers, too.  "Why so cheap? Well here's the bad news: It needs lots of work and is overgrown and is therefore priced at lot value. There's lots of rotted trim, mold and other creepy stuff and the lucky new owner gets the property strictly as is which includes clutter out of a scene from some hoarders TV show (there might just be a treasure under there somewhere!) No record of any septic work ever being done. If you're game for a challenge this just could be the bargain you've been waiting for."

At least he is straight forward from the start!

 

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AUG
18
2010
1,352,282 Points 42 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

This is funny.  At least you don't have to pick through the puffery to the reality.
12:40am • #40
650,291 Points Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Would it be that more listings were so truthful -- there are so many that say things like "view" and you go there and wonder what on earth they were thinking.
1:00am • #41
517,593 Points Outside Blog Called Shot Master

That tops any I have seen here.  The agent does have a sense of humor.
1:28am • #42
Attended Rain Camp

Truth in advertising - gotta love it!
7:39am • #43
878,959 Points 75 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Heath that is one of the better descriptions I have ever heard! Is there too much truth...only the seller would know:)
7:52am • #44
1,360,766 Points 93 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Very funny!  I am one of your Re-Bloggers. Thank you.

Most sellers would put the kabash on such truthiness.
8:23am • #45
Outside Blog

I wonder how most agents would have written this description.
9:48am • #46
287,275 Points 26 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Hit Router Called Shot Master

I like the brutally honest description and would love to see more agents use this approach, although most sellers probably wouldn't allow it. I would be curious to see what kind of reaction the agent gets.
11:11am • #47
109,105 Points 1 Featured Post

The honesty and humor are sure to entice that buyer looking for a deal.  We all know that "needs a little TLC", "build equity with your sweat", "handymans dream" all mean the same thing...so why not just say it!  Thanks for sharing and KUDOS to the author!
11:42am • #48
569,544 Points 1 Featured Post Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Hi Heath,  Don't know about you but this ad would be a sure fire attraction for me.  I like the candid nature coupled with a dry sense of humor !
12:23pm • #49
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Hilarious, made me laugh too.  I have shown a few listings like that and I did not have the warning first.  Kudos to the agent for being honest!!!
1:35pm • #50

Back when I was flipping properties, that would have piqued my interest and I would have headed right over there.
2:02pm • #51
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Too funny. I just wrote a blog about not enough information on listings. Now I read this.
4:17pm • #52
175,549 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog

Well at least he told the truth and didn't raise any unrealistic expectations.
5:56pm • #53

This is great! Loved it. Thanks for sharing, Heath!
5:59pm • #54
713,700 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

And you know what else?  It is just what someone else is looking for.  You just have to find that person!
9:28pm • #55
AUG
19
2010
304,697 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Heath - Did you show the property and live to tell about it? You seem to be MIA... is everything okay? Hello.... quick, somebody call the search party!!!! LOL
8:33pm • #56

I, too, am at a loss for those comments.  I guess he was counting on a 50/50 response to sell.
11:55pm • #57
AUG
20
2010
338,333 Points 3 Featured Posts

I'm still here.....  grin  : )
10:24am • #58
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23
2010
368,108 Points 18 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

"AS IS" For sure. Thanks for a not so boring description with all the "puffery" taken out.
7:40pm • #59

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