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Funny Fridays, Curtain Rods!

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Platinum

This was emailed to me, and I thought it was worth sharing :-)

 




On the first day,  she sadly packed her belongings into boxes, crates and suitcases.




On the second day, she had the movers come and collect her things.




On the third day, she sat down for the last time at their beautiful
dining-room table, by candle-light; she put on some soft background music,
and feasted on a pound of shrimp, a jar of caviar, and a bottle of spring-water.






When she'd finished, she went into each and every room and deposited a few
half-eaten shrimps dipped in caviar into the hollow centre of the curtain rods.





She then cleaned up the kitchen and left.




On the fourth day, the husband came back with his new girlfriend, and at first all was bliss.


Then, slowly, the house began to smell.




They tried everything; cleaning, mopping, and airing-out the place.




Vents were checked for dead rodents, and carpets were steam cleaned.





Air fresheners were hung everywhere. Exterminators were brought in to set
off gas canisters, during which time the two had to move out for a few days, and in the end they even paid to
replace the expensive wool carpeting. Nothing worked!




People stopped coming over to visit.


Repairmen refused to work in the house.


The maid quit..




Finally, they couldn't take the stench any longer, and decided they had to
move, but a month later - even though they'd cut their price in half - they
couldn't find a buyer for such a stinky house.




Word got out, and eventually even the local realtors refused to return their calls.





Finally, unable to wait any longer for a purchaser, they had to borrow a
huge sum of money from the bank to purchase a new place.





Then the ex-wife called the man and asked how things were going. He told her
the saga of the rotting house. She listened politely and said that she
missed her old home terribly and would be willing to reduce her divorce
settlement in exchange for having the house.





Knowing she could have no idea how bad the smell really was,
he agreed on a price that was only 1/10 of what the house had been worth ....
but only if she would sign the papers that very day.





She agreed, and within two hours his lawyers delivered the completed paperwork.





A week later the man and his girlfriend stood smiling as they watched the
moving company pack everything to take to their new home         

and to spite the ex-wife, they even took the curtain rods!!!!!!






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Comments (18)

Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

Ha ha, I had heard this before.  very funny story.  Thanks for the cheer!

Jul 08, 2011 02:58 AM
Bill & Cyndi Daves
Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, Murphy and Beyond! - Hiawassee, GA
TeamDAVES - Your REALTORS In the GA/NC Mountains!

Kristin, I have seen this one before but it never ceases to amuse me!! 

Jul 08, 2011 02:59 AM
Ralph Gorgoglione
Metro Life Homes - Palm Springs, CA
California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407

OMG, that is so funny! They even took the stinky curtain rods. This just made my day thanks for sharing!

Jul 08, 2011 03:02 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

You betcha Cindy!

Bill and Cyndi, glad you liked it again!

Ralph, you are most welcome!

Jul 08, 2011 03:03 AM
Bill Gillhespy
16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Kristin,  Long but funny !   I'll always check the curtain rods from now on.  Have a terrific weekend.

Jul 08, 2011 03:17 AM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production

I have never heard this one before.  I will be forwarding this onto my wife....my first wife...er...my only wife.  By the way.....you have the bluest eyes ever.  Contacts or real?  Awesome!

Jul 08, 2011 03:22 AM
Julia Maher
Nestings: Connecticut Home Staging and Model Homes - Fairfield, CT
Connecticut Home Stager

Priceless!

Jul 08, 2011 03:24 AM
Steve and Jan Bachman
RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax - Herndon, VA
Realtors - Northern Virginia

You know, I can think of a couple situations where this information could be useful to me :-)

Jul 08, 2011 03:25 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

OMG!  That is hilarious, Kristen!  It's all about Karma, baby!!  I can think of several people to forward this to also!  Hope you have a fabulous Friday

Jul 08, 2011 03:29 AM
Christine O'Shea
Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL

Kristin, this is the first time I have heard of this, very funny, nothing like a woman scorned!  Have a great Friday!

Jul 08, 2011 04:17 AM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Proof it's never wise to mess with a woman, LOL.

Jul 08, 2011 05:50 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Bill, yes I know a bit long, but glad you found it worth it :-)

Thanks Larry...all real!  I have contacts but they are clear :-)

I agree Julia!

He hee..good one Steve!

Debe, you and me both :--)

Same to you Christine!

You got that right Juli!

Jul 08, 2011 06:08 AM
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

I really like this version of the story Kristin.  Heard it before but it seems a new twist was added when they absconded with the rods. The power of suggestion has me hankering some shrimp cocktail tonight.

Jul 08, 2011 09:35 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Ohh...that sounds tasty Kevin :-)  LOL

Jul 08, 2011 10:44 AM
Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Thanks Kristen, thats more tasteful then one divorcing seller who smeared feces on the walls to ward off potential buyers!

Jul 08, 2011 12:51 PM
Goodbye Active Rain
Out of Real Estate

Nice!  Very funny!  

Jul 08, 2011 02:59 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

That is true Ellen LOL!

TOny, thanks!

Jul 09, 2011 02:47 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

LOL, I had not looked for the last statement.  Being evil does not always pay!  Just sometimes!

Jul 10, 2011 09:55 AM