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Wacky 12 Days of REO Christmas! Be sure to share!

By
Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Unlimited

You know the song. Now here's the real estate version during this REO season!

On the first day of Christmas my REO gave to me, one more distressed pro-per-ty!

On the second day of Christmas my REO gave to me, two trash dumpsters, and one more distressed prop-er-ty!

On the third day of Christmas my REO gave to me, three families squatting, two trash dumpsters and one more distressed prop-er-ty!

On the fourth day of Christmas my REO gave to me, four calling attorneys, three families squatting, two trash dumpsters and one more distressed prop-er-ty!

On the fifth day of Christmas my REO gave to me, five bold rats, four calling attorneys, three families squatting, two trash dumpsters and one more distressed prop-er-ty!

On the sixth day of Christmas my REO gave to me, six roaches breeding, five bold rats, four calling attorneys, three families squatting, two trash dumpsters and one more distressed prop-er-ty!

On the seventh day of Christmas my REO gave to me, seven snakes a slithering, six roaches breeding, five bold rats, four calling attorneys, three families squatting, two trash dumpsters and one more distressed prop-er-ty!

On the eighth day of Christmas my REO gave to me, eight maids-a-cleaning, seven snakes a slithering, six roaches breeding, five bold rats, four calling attorneys, three families squatting, two trash dumpsters and one more distressed prop-er-ty!

On the ninth day of Christmas my REO gave to me, nine pissed off neighbors, eight maids a cleaning, seven snakes a slithering, six roaches breeding, five bold rats, four calling attorneys, three families squatting, two trash dumpsters and one more distressed prop-er-ty!

On the tenth day of Christmas my REO gave to me, ten percent under market value, nine pissed off neighbors, eight maids a cleaning, seven snakes a slithering, six roaches breeding, five bold rats, four calling attorneys, three families squatting, two trash dumpsters and one more distressed prop-er-ty!

On the eleventh day of Christmas my REO gave to me, eleven pipes-a-bursting, ten percent under market value, nine pissed off neighbors, eight maids a cleaning, seven snakes a slithering, six roaches breeding, five bold rats, four calling attorneys, three families squatting, two trash dumpsters and one more distressed prop-er-ty!

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my REO gave to me, twelve submitted offers, eleven pipes-a-bursting, ten percent under market value, nine pissed off neighbors, eight maids a cleaning, seven snakes a slithering, six roaches breeding, five bold rats, four calling attorneys, three families squatting, two trash dumpsters and one more distressed prop-er-ty!

I'm certain every REO agent, buyer or seller can relate to the chaos of the transaction. Can you imagine going through this at Christmas?!

 And, in case you missed yesterday's 12 Days of Christmas, here's recap!

 The 12 Days of Short Sale Christmas - The Silly Version!  

You know the song. Now here's the real estate version during this short sale season!

On the first day of Christmas my short sale gave to me, an overgrown house under a palm tree.

On the second day of Christmas my short sale gave to me, two worn out agents and an overgrown house under a palm tree.

On the third day of Christmas my short sale gave to me, three negotiators later, two worn out agents and an overgrown house under a palm tree.

On the fourth day of Christmas my short sale gave to me, four title blemishes, three negotiators later, two worn out agents and an overgrown house under a palm tree.

On the fifth day of Christmas my short sale gave to me, five golden comps, four title blemishes, three negotiators later, two worn out agents and an overgrown house under a palm tree.

On the sixth day of Christmas my short sale gave to me, six banks a scheming, five golden comps, four title blemishes, three negotiators later, two worn out agents and an overgrown house under a palm tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas my short sale gave to me, seven months of waiting, six banks-a-scheming, five golden comps, four title blemishes, three negotiators later, two worn out agents and an overgrown house under a palm tree.

On the eighth day of Christmas my short sale gave to me, eight neighbors seething, seven months of waiting, six banks-a-scheming, five golden comps, four title blemishes, three negotiators later, two worn out agents and an overgrown house under a palm tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas my short sale gave to me, nine showings scheduled, eight neighbors seething, seven months of waiting, six banks-a-scheming, five golden comps, four title blemishes, three negotiators later, two worn out agents and an overgrown house under a palm tree.

On the tenth day of Christmas my short sale gave to me, ten liens-a-laying, nine showings scheduled, eight neighbors seething, seven months of waiting, six banks-a-scheming, five golden comps, four title blemishes, three negotiators later, two worn out agents and an overgrown house under a palm tree.

On the eleventh day of Christmas my short sale gave to me, eleven buyers pimping, ten liens-a-laying, nine showings scheduled, eight neighbors seething, seven months of waiting, six banks-a-scheming, five golden comps, four title blemishes, three negotiators later, two worn out agents and an overgrown house under a palm tree.

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my short sale gave to me, twelve crappy offers, eleven buyers pimping, ten liens-a-laying, nine showings scheduled, eight neighbors seething, seven months of waiting, six banks-a-scheming, five golden comps, four title blemishes, three negotiators later, two worn out agents and an overgrown house under a palm tree.

                                                                       

I'm certain every short sale agent, buyer or seller can relate to the chaos of the transaction. Can you imagine going through this at Christmas?!

 

Posted by

Jen and Bob Edwards
Voted 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010 by Jacksonville Homebuyer Magazine as a FIVE STAR "Best In Client Satisfaction Real Estate Agent (SM)"

RE/MAX Unlimited
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Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082
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Debra Davis
Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners - Snellville, GA
Realtor - Atlanta, Decatur, Snellville, Loganville

Very very cute. Thanks for the humor this day. I have suggested it.

Dec 09, 2010 08:49 AM
Jen Edwards
RE/MAX Unlimited - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Broker Associate

If we can't keep our sense of humor, we're done! Glad you enjoyed it!

 

 

Dec 09, 2010 08:51 AM
Dennis Puckett
Adams,Cameron & Co. - Deland, FL

Very creative. Thanks for the laugh.  

Dec 09, 2010 08:56 AM
Jen Edwards
RE/MAX Unlimited - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Broker Associate

You're welcome!

Dec 09, 2010 09:01 AM
Lee & Pamela St. Peter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC
Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Jen, this is hysterical!  Lee does a lot of REO business here in the Triangle and I just had to send our team your post!  Thanks for the chuckles this morn!

Dec 12, 2010 01:08 AM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!
This article placed a smile on my face Jennifer. Thank you for the laugh. Hope to read more blogs like this in the future.
May 25, 2013 01:51 AM
Erika Rogers
Red Rock Real Estate ~ Southern Utah's Largest Independent Brokerage - Saint George, UT
St George Utah Real Estate & Relocation Specialist
All smiles here Jennifer. 
Jul 16, 2013 02:26 AM
Petra Norris
Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc. - Lakeland, FL
Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
Lots of laugh on this article Jennifer. Thank you for sharing.
Jul 20, 2013 03:13 PM
Melissa Muse Wiggans
Real Estate Muses - San Antonio, TX
CRS, GRI, ABR - Real Estate Muses
Love your own version of 12 days of Christmas Jennifer. Keep them coming.
Jul 21, 2013 01:18 AM