Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Now that is some story, Joan! That agent is lucky he wasn't censured by the State Board. As you said... an expensive way to learn a lesson.

Dec 18, 2020 06:26 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

This is a good story to share.

Take care, be safe and have a great day.

Dec 18, 2020 06:29 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Hello Joan - OOPS!.  Examples of the lack of knowledge can be scary.  Unfortunately, they can and continue  to fill books.  And court cases.  

Dec 18, 2020 06:32 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Joan Cox - all I can say is that there is an easy way and an expensive way to learn a lesson.

Dec 18, 2020 07:02 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina Hollander I thought there was a chance, he would lose his license, as that stunt was a very costly one.   He was lucky.

Dec 18, 2020 07:09 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, I would THINK most agents would not even THINK of doing this!  Hopefully! 

Dec 18, 2020 07:09 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael Jacobs it would be interesting to hear how much more it cost this agent dealing with the attorney.   Very costly mistake.

Dec 18, 2020 07:10 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Grant, I agree, and bet he would want a "do-over" on this one!  

Dec 18, 2020 07:10 AM
Raymond Henson, SRES, GRI
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

Wow, that is a true cautionary tale.  Just yesterday I was on the phone with a potential client.  I asked her if she was in charge of the trust that was listed as the owner on the tax records.  She said, "what trust."  Maybe it is a mistake, but now we need to do a little research. 

Dec 18, 2020 10:20 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Raymond Henson, SRES, GRI Wow, you just cannot ask enough questions....to be sure everyone is safe.

Dec 18, 2020 10:24 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Joan, I think one day I am going to write a book ...."Real Estate: The Dumb Agents"

Dec 18, 2020 01:55 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty you SHOULD, and it will be a best seller.  I think we could....

Dec 18, 2020 02:43 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Well that is a depressing story and I can see it happening 😧

Happy Friday Evening again Joan Cox 

Dec 18, 2020 07:58 PM
Brian England
Vacasa - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Wow, that is crazy and certainly an expensive lesson to learn.  I always get the title checked out before I even begin to list a home for sale.

Dec 19, 2020 04:40 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Paul, I was shocked, that is not how you transfer property.

Dec 19, 2020 06:16 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Brian England I am shocked this could have happened, as the active BK had to show up.

Dec 19, 2020 06:17 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Joan Cox ,

Just saw your post when Brian England re-blogged this post. WOW!! How stupid was this agent..I can't even begin to imagine what possessed him to do that!! Did he need a  listing that bad? I too always have the title checked when I'm listing a home just to make sure no issues.

Dec 19, 2020 08:05 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dorie, it was shocking an agent could transfer the deed on a quit claim deed.   That sure was a first! 

Dec 20, 2020 06:55 AM