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Strangest Listing Appointment to Date

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Real Estate Agent with Lake and Lodge Realty LLC

Alright, we have all had a strange listing here and there. Some even stick in our memories but this one was over the top for me. I list a lot Amish homes so when I was called to list a log home up near Marion it cam as no surprise. When I got there we chatted about the house and barn and unique property. It has a couple of ponds and the deer have taken up residence in the back hay field. We walked out into the main pasture to check out his 6 legged steer. Nope...I wasn't drinking. Once we made our way back to the rear of the pasture I heard something coming up behind and it sounded huge. Not to appear to scared I casually looked over my shoulder to find a herd of camels coming to check us out. OK, if six legged steers aren't enough, a herd of camels has to be a first for most. Turns out the steers are four legged but have "extra" hooves on their rear legs. So they are more of a 6 hoofed steer, but still unique. Once I came to grips the camels weren't going to dine on me, we made our way back to the barn. Not sure why it surprised me when the Peacocks started shrieking, but it did. OK, now if 6 hoofed steers, a herd of camels and peacocks aren't enough when I rounded the cabin during pictures I ran across.....yup, kangaroos. I officially have seen it all. The home is gorgeous, the land is stunning and I look forward to seeing the expressions of faces as I show it. Enjoy your Memorial Day as I remember this listing and thanks for reading..

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Lake and Lodge Realty
107 N. Michigan Suite B
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Comments (19)

ARDELL DellaLoggia
Better Properties Seattle - Kirkland, WA

I just helped a friend buy a property, and though it was not in the contract, they told him they were leaving the goats. Not the horses, just the goats. He was surprised...but surprisingly OK with that. :)

Did any of these animals "convey"?

May 29, 2011 05:43 AM
Randy Ostrander
Lake and Lodge Realty LLC - Big Rapids, MI
Real Estate Broker, Serving Big Rapids and West Central MI

Goats? Great little lawn mowers. lol. Not sure if any of the critters will go with. They weren't part of the list agreement but with the right offer...I was kind of shocked hear a couple of the camels (the ones you can ride) cost around $12K-$15K. each. Yikes. Have a great weekend.

May 29, 2011 05:52 AM
Steve Stenros
Poway,La Jolla,Del Mar,Mira Mesa,Carlsbad,Escondido,Temecula - San Diego, CA
CREIA MCI, ICC, ACI Home Inspector,San Diego

Great story, Randy! You're going to have fun with this one! Very nice property!

May 29, 2011 06:39 AM
Randy Ostrander
Lake and Lodge Realty LLC - Big Rapids, MI
Real Estate Broker, Serving Big Rapids and West Central MI

Thanks Steve. I do look forward to showings. lol

May 29, 2011 07:36 AM
Daniel H. Fisher
www.FisherHermanRealty.com (704) 617-3544 - Charlotte, NC
MCRP - Charlotte Real Estate, NC or SC

memorable.  Goes in the "I had a listing once...." file.

May 29, 2011 08:09 AM
Laura Sargent
Carolina One Real Estate - Mount Pleasant, SC

What a great looking home and the land is amazing. 

May 29, 2011 08:53 AM
Barbara Hensley
RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX
Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

Randy - this one had me laughing me as the story unfolded.  I can just imagine the look on your face as the tour continued...what next?  I would think some pictures of some of these animals will be good keepers for you to sprinkle in somewhere along the journey.  Aside from all that, this sounds like a great property. 

May 30, 2011 02:25 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Randy, WOW is all I can say. Is that all the pictures you have. I want to see the six hoofed steers.

LOL Great post.

Clint

May 31, 2011 08:49 AM
Craig Snead
Quality Home Investments, LLC / Dearborn Heights, MI - Dearborn Heights, MI
Real Estate Investor

Randy, never a dull moment. MI farms have some unusual animals. The tough part is where to put the camels and kangaroos up for the winter?

Jun 03, 2011 01:50 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Randy, I'm still waiting for the pictures of the "odd" animals.

Hello' is anyone home? LOL

Clint 

Jun 05, 2011 01:48 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Randy that sounds like a real adventure.  The should charge admission.  Kids would love it.

Jun 05, 2011 02:58 AM
Randy Ostrander
Lake and Lodge Realty LLC - Big Rapids, MI
Real Estate Broker, Serving Big Rapids and West Central MI

Clint, I will take a few next time I'm there. Never thought about pics until the camel surprised me.

Jun 05, 2011 08:20 AM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

That is a strange listing!  I would be looking over my shoulder every time I showed it!

Jun 07, 2011 03:19 PM
Christine O'Shea
Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL

That is amazing.  I am an animal lover and would enjoy seeing it and showing the property.  Are there horses there too?

Jun 08, 2011 12:54 PM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Another one for the memory banks Randy LOL! Not sure if that kangaroo is posing or asking what you are doing?  Now you have seen everything right?

Jun 09, 2011 03:07 PM
Bob & Leilani Souza
Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Randy, you are incredibly lucky to have such a unique property with such an interesting array of residents as a listing! 6-hoofed steers, a herd of camels, peacocks, kangaroos...and a partridge in a pear tree? :)

Leilani

Jun 09, 2011 07:19 PM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

That's got to be the best listing story ever!  $12,000 for a camel??? Wow!

Jun 12, 2011 09:59 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Quite an experience!  Thanks for sharing your listing adventure.

 Blooming for you!

Jun 20, 2011 12:01 AM
Toni Hogan
ToniHogan.com - Houston, TX

I resisted listings for a long time because I don't do well with pets of any kind. This appointment would have rendered me a buyer agent for life. ;-)

Dec 24, 2011 01:05 PM