Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Realtor Top 1%
RE/MAX Gold - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I have a client who called me a few days ago about selling his house. When he bought that house, he did so in the rain. Pouring rain. I met him in the park and held an umbrella over the paperwork on the hood of my car so he could sign. His other hand was busy drinking a beer and then toking intermittently on a joint.

Sure made me wonder whether he would remember buying this house, LOL.

Jul 31, 2018 03:57 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents , I would wonder too...but it sounds like he did remember and didn't change his mind either.  Seriously though, the joint puts your story over the top. :-)

Jul 31, 2018 04:32 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Mary-Kate

 

Mary It takes all kinds of people.  I can't imagine signing any kind of contract while drinking. Of course in my case I don't drink so not an issue for me. Crazy considering the cost of the investment of a house. 

 

 

 

 

Jul 31, 2018 06:07 PM
Mary Douglas

Sharon Lee -it does take all kinds of people that's for sure! I remember going to Tupperware parties many years ago, and they wouldn't let us drink any alcohol (until the end) ...I guess for the same reason!?

Jul 31, 2018 07:18 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have seen this before and even had a client  want to write up an offer after he had been dfrinking.

I would not do it and waited until the next day.

Jul 31, 2018 07:19 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Thanks William Feela , its a tough call,  but I think it's the safest one!

Aug 01, 2018 07:42 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Mary, I can imagine you would run into this situtation with those on vacation or just out having fun.   I had a client taking serious pain medication for back issues the day of closing, and had to ask many questions to ensure he was good to understand the closing and sign.

Aug 02, 2018 06:36 AM
Mary Douglas

Thanks Joan,  Good call!  As a Notary,  if I'm not sure of a person's "capacity", I have to ask many questions too- just to be sure they understand what they are signing. :-)

Aug 02, 2018 10:05 AM