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"Moon-in now" - Are You Making an Arse of Yourself on the MLS?

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

No, it's not Halloween, folks, but prepare yourselves for a year's-end freak-show. The Blooper Scooper is back with some real head-scratchers from the MLS and local ads. Thanks to my friends, Patty da Silva of Davie, Florida, and Jane Peters of L.A. for their great finds. Check out these winners-from-losers who have already had a bit too much Christmas "cheer":

Listing Go Boom!

“Newc on market” (That explains the load of uranium in the front yard.)

“Ham made kitchen cabinets” (Hence the term, "bringing home the bacon.")

“Credit for the mob” (In Jersey, we call that “paying Tony Two-Fingers the vig.”)

“Near L.A. metro lime” (L.A. bus drivers and tequila shooters - an obvious pairing.)

"Not shoe during naptime" (Did your laces get tangled in your ankle monitor?)

“Cow pastor” (A preacher who milks his sermons and cuts the cheese in the pulpit.)

“Clear view of mountain rum” (Apparently Uncle Virgil is face-down in the still again.)

Career Go Boom, Too

“No pets over 450 lbs” (Warning for those who have wildebeests as pets...)

“Drawing for ticklets to Book of Norman” (As in Nor-man-should-be-this-stupid?)

“Drawling for new Sams song phone” (Maybe Sam can teach you the Alphabet Song.)

“Last house going downhill” (How did you teach the house to follow your career?)

"Moon-in now” (Oh, I thought that hairy thing was your sheep dog wearing shoes.)

“Shed and tool included” (If I wanted a tool, I'd still be married.)

Debra and Miss Piggy Make Boom Boom

“Debra will be cleaned up Thurs.” (Apparently the 2nd Fleet is due to arrive…)

“Walter damage in bath” (Walter should aim at the john and not at his beer can.)

“Great view if not odor cast” (Ad for Break of Dawn – Long Island’s ever-popular garbage barge ride.)

“Nice place with room to glow” (I might be interested if I were a koi.)

“EZ sow” (Wrote Kermit under his drawing of Miss Piggy on the men's bathroom wall.)

And The Dubious Distinction Award Goes To:

“This one will knock your sacks off” (Proudly offered by Neuter Realty, Inc. Their motto: Who ya gonna call? B__lbusters!) 

 

That’s it for this year, folks. Have a wonderful holiday season and a joyous, prosperous, and healthy New Year. I'll be back in 2013. Until then - Remember: Spell well and sell!

 

Please visit me at www.gwenbanta.com, or visit www.victorylodgeinfo.com to see my magnificent listing: "Reduced: $14,900,000 Log Cabin Estate" and "Whitley Heights Investment Properties - $3.3M" @ http://youtu.be/PW6lstI9Yug . Thank you!

Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Mike, thank you so much. I'll look forward to seeing you next year - same time, same place, same twisted humor. MerryMerry!!

Dec 23, 2012 06:15 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Well, Walter's problem is not so uncommon, especially in public restrooms.  And I did not know the sack thing came in pairs.  Should I call my doctor?

Have a Merry Christmas.  Thanks for the laughs.  Get better.

Dec 23, 2012 07:01 AM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Jay, call 911. Don't you know that's where the expression "getting sacked" came from? Just ask Walter. That's why he's off-balance when he aims :-) Happy holidays, Jay!
Dec 23, 2012 07:51 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

As always, a refreshing and fun read!  Wishing you a Merry Christmas, and keep them coming.

Dec 23, 2012 08:21 AM
Steven Cook
No Longer Processing Mortgages. - Tacoma, WA

Gwen-- and here I thought the Room to Glow was in the Newc offer.  Silly me.  Thanks for the chuckles.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Dec 23, 2012 09:00 AM
Brenda Mullen
RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX
Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

These are always so funny...you would think they would read what they wrote for goodness sakes....unless that's what they really meant lol :)!

Dec 23, 2012 09:16 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News
A little holiday humor is good for Santa and his helpers. Thanks Gwen.
Dec 23, 2012 09:23 AM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

I could use one of those Sam's song phones. Hope I win.

Dec 23, 2012 11:25 AM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Gwen-Proofreading has become a lost art. Although I have to admit on a recent post someone kindly pointed out an incorrect word in my title. So I am not claiming the high moral ground on this.

Dec 23, 2012 10:24 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Gwen,

I hope that you and yours enjoyed a very Merry Christmas?!!  My second favorite on this list is "great view if not odor cast".

(pre) Happy New Year!

Dec 26, 2012 06:03 AM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Thank you, Georgina, and Happy New Year!

Dec 26, 2012 07:42 AM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Steven, for that agent, the "room to glow" is probably his local bar :-)

Dec 26, 2012 07:44 AM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Brenda, why proof-read when you've just typed in the foreign language known as Moron-ish? :-)

Dec 26, 2012 07:49 AM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Cindy, apparently a little holiday whiskey works well, too... (I'm told.)

Dec 26, 2012 07:50 AM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Jill, find out if Sam is single for me. I love a guy who can sing.

Dec 26, 2012 07:51 AM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Wayne, any of us who might be dumb enough to claim the high moral ground (author included) would probably spell it "hi morel grond" :-)

Dec 26, 2012 07:54 AM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Lisa, here's wishing you a wonderful, odor-free holiday!

Dec 26, 2012 07:55 AM
Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker
Bruce, are you the Walter damaged in the bath?
Dec 27, 2012 07:38 AM
Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker

Gwen,

 

I thought my Tobbie Marble was fat but he only weighs 23 pounds!

Dec 27, 2012 08:01 AM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Patty, is that a cat or a foot stool???
Dec 27, 2012 11:42 AM