"Truth is stranger than fiction."
Here we are in December again. Are you ready for another fun ActiveRain Challenge?
What could be more challenging and fun than planning for, dealing with, and surviving the holiday season?
Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, GRI, WLS and I thought what better subject to write about for our December Challenge than a transaction that dealt you the most fun, the most challenge OR the one you barely survived to tell about? However it went down, hopefully, you ended up with the gift of a closing check.
We've all had them. We've had the transactions we loved, and the transactions we've struggled with every step of the way and barely survived. Just choose one to tell us about that ended with the gift of a closing check.
BUT... here's the twist... you can tell us a true story, a totally made-up story, or a combination of both. You decide. It will be up to your readers to submit their vote to determine whether they think your story is True or Fake. We've all heard the saying: Truth is stranger than fiction, so be careful when you vote on other entries.
Here are the easy peasy guidelines you must follow to qualify for the 1500 bonus points for your entry:
* 250 words in your post
* At least 1 graphic
* Post a link to your entry into the comments section of this blog post
The Challenge begins on December 1st and ends on December 31st.
Anna Banana and I are co-hosting this challenge so share your craziest transaction with us. We're anxious to hear about it!
Whatever you write about, have fun with it. And, don't forget to read the other entries, make your comments and vote "True" or "Fake." 
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
Got inspired to post a blog.
Dec 31, 2019 02:44 PM
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886
Hi Sam Shueh great entry! And what a bummer of a story for your very first sale. I got to hand it to you after that you're still going strong after all these years!
Dec 31, 2019 03:08 PM
Like
favorite_border
1
-
Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886
LOL Ed Silva you are indeed our master magician! Love your stories - great entries. So glad you found a little time to submit them. Know everyone knows your real profession!!! Happy New Year!
Dec 31, 2019 03:10 PM
Like
favorite_border
1
-
Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker
Fun challenge, but brought back a nightmare from 2013!
https://activerain.com/blogsview/5451702/water--water-everywhere
Dec 31, 2019 05:11 PM
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA
Hi Sam Shueh
That was quite an experience for a first sale. Thanks for entering our December Challenge.
Dec 31, 2019 06:55 PM
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA
Hi Ed Silva
Those sound like two examples of knowing the right people to get the jobs done! Thanks for the entry into the December Challenge!
Dec 31, 2019 07:01 PM
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA
Hi Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI
That was a nightmare transaction but you got it done, and put more money in the sellers pocket than the original sale. Good job!
Dec 31, 2019 07:08 PM
Like
favorite_border
1
-
Eagle Ridge Real Estat...
Gilroy, CA
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN
I am nothing if I am not a procrastinator.
Here is my entry Burn, Baby, Burn!!!
Dec 31, 2019 09:48 PM
Like
favorite_border
2
-
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
-
Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671
Was not sure which adventure to share for this contest, a few minutes ago I finally decided to share this account from about 15 years ago
https://activerain.com/blogsview/5451737/the-day-we-lost-dave?show_share=1
Dec 31, 2019 11:55 PM
Like
favorite_border
2
-
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
-
Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA
Hi John Juarez
What a crazy time for your clients... and so many other people. That definitely qualifies as a crazy and challenging transaction. Thanks for the entry into our December Challenge.
Jan 01, 2020 06:51 AM
Like
favorite_border
1
-
John Juarez
Fremont, CA
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA
Hi Bob Crane
So glad Dave was found safe. I hope he learned a lesson. What a waste of resources. Thanks for the entry into our December. It sounds like your fingers were flying those last 23 minutes of 2019. Happy New Year!
Jan 01, 2020 07:58 AM
Like
favorite_border
1
-
Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886
Hi Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI crazy story upon craziness going on with this one. Great job of getting it closed. Great entry!
Jan 01, 2020 01:02 PM
Like
favorite_border
1
-
Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886
Hi John Juarez your post hit home for me today as I got a phone call yesterday alerting to me that a long time client that bought their dream home about 5 years ago totally lost their home to a fire last Sunday night. Thankfully they all got out safe but it's a total loss and will take a year to re-build. Crazy. Back to your post.....
What crazy twists and turns in your story. Sometimes what we go through almost sounds make up, but it's not. It's what we do - solve our clients problems. And you certainly did just that for these folks. So glad it finally worked out for all of them...........and you! Great entry!!
Jan 01, 2020 01:12 PM
Like
favorite_border
2
-
John Juarez
Fremont, CA
-
Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886
Just in the knick of time you squeezed in this great entry Bob Crane ! Really good entry and I'm so glad you shared it!
Wow this is quite the story about Dave going 'missing'. Odd that he didn't know enough to check in at the end of the day. And thank goodness it all had a good ending. Could have been way worse. Great training material for sure.
Jan 01, 2020 01:23 PM
Like
favorite_border
2
-
Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
-
Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK
Once again I missed the challenge but it has been a real fun eyeopener to read all the entries! Some really good stuff here! I have more to read!
Happy New Year to you all! 2020 will bring more stories I am sure!
Jan 01, 2020 11:24 PM
Like
favorite_border
1
-
Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA
Sorry you missed the challenge Debra Leisek but I'm sure you're having fun reading the entries. I know I did!
Jan 02, 2020 08:25 PM
Like
favorite_border
2
-
Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
-
Debra Leisek
Homer, AK
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK
We could write a book with all of the stories we have and share! the good the bad the Ugly of Real Estate.... and everyone knows Real Estate is just so EASY!!
Jan 02, 2020 11:42 PM
Like
favorite_border
2
-
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
-
Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
Hi Carol Williams and Anna Banana Kruchten Broker/Owner, CRB, CRS thank you again for the December challenge and hope your new year is off to a good start! As January comes to a close, was noticing did the points ever get issued for our December entries? Thanks. Jeff 
Jan 31, 2020 09:19 AM
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886
Hi Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI yes points were given out the first week of January. If you didn't get them let Debe Maxwell, CRS know. She can double check it.
Jan 31, 2020 11:23 AM
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
OK thank you Anna Banana Kruchten Broker/Owner, CRB, CRS and Carol Williams ok I will contact Debe Maxwell, CRS here. My entry to the DECEMBER CHALLENGE was on December 12, 2019 above where no points were received. Jeff
Jan 31, 2020 12:41 PM
Ambassador
2,190,182
2,190,182
Carol Williams
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA
Service Areas
Recent Posts
ActiveRain Community
3 days ago
ActiveRain Community
8 days ago
ActiveRain Community
12 days ago
Free online consultations in Real Estate Goal Setting and Marketing Strategies.
Comments(286)