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Laughs, Gaffs & Tails in Baths (MLS Stinkers)

By
Real Estate Agent with Sotheby's International Realty BRE # 01362887

 

This week's MLS and real estate ads had a distinct odor, friends. From gas to dry rot, it seems homes are becoming more offensive. There were tails in bathtubs and strange droppings on roofs. I challenge you to read these and not laugh out loud at some of the bizarre descriptions I found in this week's advertising. (Thanks to my out-of-state contributors):

Something's Rotten in the State of Denmark

"Gas not corrected" (Perhaps you should try Beano.)

"New deposit roof" (I suspect it's crappy work.)

"There's dry rot in eve" (News alert, Adam - you're missing a rib and you're no Clooney yourself.)

"Nice crone molding" (Is the crone named Eve?)

"Nice tail in bath" (Bambi, I think we've found your mother...)

"Rehabed bungalow in sa fpart of Venice" (‘Doubt it - most fparts are deadly.)

Celebrity Rehabbed

"Upstairs area uplifted." (Hey guys - Pamela Anderson got a new set of who-whoos.)

"What a breaut!" (Said Clay Aiken while hanging Adam Lambert's photo on his wall.)

"Call for affirmation" (Okay, Sally Field - I like you already!)

"Tub flew in from Italy." (Welcome back, Pavarotti!)

"Please do not handel the roses." (No Chopin ‘em either?)

All Aboard the Titanic

"Plans drowned for new landscaping" (Methinks this one is sunk from the get-go.)

"Beautiful cabinets and fizzures" (Designed by San Andreas, I presume.)

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Connie Goodrich
Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX
CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas

Lots of laughs ... thanks and just in time for the weekend.  One of my favorites - Pubic park just across the street (I could make a snide comment but will just leave it to speak for itself).

Nice smiles for Friday .. appreciate you sharing our finest moments as Realtors.

Nov 05, 2010 09:32 AM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

I love that, Connie - that HAD to be Freudian!

Nov 05, 2010 09:37 AM
Kim McMahon
Executive Realty Group - Skokie, IL

Gwen~ Awesome as always.  The MLS out here, in the lastest version have included spell check.  Nothing like keeping up with the times.... and I pay them what every year!

Nov 05, 2010 09:53 AM
Kathy Judy
Tri-Cities Real Estate retired - Ontario, OR

I liked our local one with stainless steal appliances!  I was going to call the agent and tell her, but then decided not to :). 
Thanks for the funnies. 

Nov 05, 2010 10:08 AM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

You know, Kim, to use 2 cliches: It's better now than never, but for many agents, that horse already left the barn!

Nov 05, 2010 10:37 AM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

That's great, Kathy - Iv'e also seen "strainless steel!"

Nov 05, 2010 10:38 AM
Lisa Glowacki
Lisa Glowacki - Rhode Island & Massachusetts - Tiverton, RI
Real Estate Broker - RI & MA

Gwen thanks for the laughs. 

Nov 05, 2010 11:00 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

O.K.  I officially peed in my pants.

Nov 05, 2010 01:21 PM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Jane, you can add the results to the "new deposit" roof :)

Nov 05, 2010 02:10 PM
Dick & Sandy Beals
Wilmington Real Estate 4U Wilmington, NC - Wilmington, NC

Tub flew in from Italy!  Priceless!

Dick Beals

Nov 06, 2010 01:36 AM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Dick, I bet it didn't even have a passport!

Nov 06, 2010 06:56 AM
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Gwen,

There's dry rot in Eve?

At least it didn't lead to:

 "Eve's dropping" on the neighbors!

Nov 06, 2010 02:23 PM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

She's an oldie but moldy!

Nov 06, 2010 02:30 PM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Okay, I cannot decide between dry rot in Eve...LOL...and "what a breaut" LOL ! Thanks for great chuckle this morning. I always look forward to the witty "Banta." 

Nov 07, 2010 01:03 AM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Thank you, Susan - I also loved the tub flying in from Italy!

Nov 07, 2010 04:44 AM