I've had a new experience with a new seller, nothing I have every heard of or experienced before. Please add to this with your "new" experiences as well...

It was no surprise that this Seller was very inexperienced with the home-selling process. He was very clear about it. He asked quite a number of questions such as, "What will your advertising cost me?" "How do I reimburse your for your expenses?" But this next one caught me completely OFF GUARD!!

My seller was out of town for a week. We had a agreed that I would host an open house in his home on the Saturday he was arriving back. I really didn't have any calls on the property that week although, I stopped by to check the info box and add updated fliers. After an early day showing property, I arrived at his home about fifteen minutes before the open house was advertised to begin. I stepped through the front door and was surprised to find I didn't need to disarm his alarm system although, it seemed rather unusual (I'm the one who, no matter what you tell me and how hard I try NOT TO, tend to set off the security and much panic!). I strolled into the kitchen armed with my supplies (cinnamon rolls to bake, more fliers, etc.). Looking around, I noticed the clock on the microwave and stove weren't working. "OH, no", I groaned to myself. "The power's out!" I walked around and no lights would turn on. I was truly worried! I found the electrical panel and realized ALL OF THE BREAKERS WERE SHUT OFF! I turned them all back on and viola! We had power. Now that my hands felt a little grimy from the garage, I decided to wash my hands. Guess what? NO WATER!! I realized the seller had turned both the power and water off before he left "to save water and energy". Who would've thought that someone wanting his home shown and marketed would've done this? A NEW SELLER!

We have talked about this since and he has agreed not to do this. He never thought about people wishing to see the property while he was gone!

Does anyone have anything to add? Would love to hear another one!