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A Funny Story....The Wrong House

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 DRE# ER40011786

Was reading through the blogs today, and a home inspector was talking about the challenges of FINDING a home, especially if it is new construction.  When GPS programs are not updated, finding a brand-new home can be very challenging.

THAT made me think of a time I was showing a home in a neighborhood close to my house.   Pretty sure I did not sleep well the night before, as this was a dumb mistake!

When looking for a home, I usually look for the sign.  OH GOOD, found the Keller Williams sign.  We all got out, and went to the door.  Well, something is wrong, the lockbox is not working.   I called the real estate office (at that time that is who we called) and they asked at what house I was at.   I read it off my MLS sheet.

OH CRAP, looked at the house number, and it wasn't the right house.    That same agent listed TWO HOUSES together on one block.    

Boy, I felt 2" tall, especially in front of my clients.  Luckily they stuck with me, and we all had a good laugh.

These days I ALWAYS read the house number before going to the door!

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Joan Cox
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Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you, Joan Cox, for sharing your amusing experience of navigating the challenges of home showing. Your story perfectly illustrates how a lighthearted moment can turn potential chaos into a shared laugh, reminding us all to stay attentive in our pursuits.

Dec 08, 2024 05:28 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Joan. Once had a builder who purchased an infill lot and constructed a spec home. When he was done, he contacted me to get a price opinion. When I went to the location, he had built his home on the lot next door! He was not a happy camper but the owner of the lot sold it to him for a premium.  All well that ends well. Enjoy your day.

Dec 08, 2024 05:31 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Joan Cox good morning, Joan... I always also first look for an agent's sign... of course, when there's no sign that makes it even more complicated sometimes to find a home.

Dec 08, 2024 05:37 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I had an agent scream at me because she was showing my listing and the alarm was going off. After about a minute of yelling, I realized my house did NOT have an alarm. She was across the street in another agents listing. The police came and she explained...then she handed me the phone and I verified to the cop. She never showed my listing...too embarrassed I guess.

Dec 08, 2024 06:08 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Joan,

We've all had an Ooops moment! So glad you figured it out quickly. Loved your amusing story!

Dec 08, 2024 07:57 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 you bet ya!   I looked at the sign AND the house number now.

Dec 08, 2024 09:28 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kat Palmiotti we had a good laugh, thankfully.   They probably still thought I was a dingdong, but never said anything.

Dec 08, 2024 09:28 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Lew, sure made me a bit more cautious over the years since this incident.

Dec 08, 2024 09:29 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Wayne Martin OH MY, that is a much bigger OOPS.

Dec 08, 2024 09:29 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, Broker showing these Michigan buyers, many of the homes had no signs, and were all on 35 acres or so.

Dec 08, 2024 09:30 AM
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 OOPSY, that would be very embarrassing!   No wonder she didn't show yours!!!  🤣

Dec 08, 2024 09:31 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, yes we do have many oopsy moments we can talk about, but choose not to!  LOL

Dec 08, 2024 09:31 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Joan, you never share this story with me before.  I had to laugh, guess this is one for the books.

 

Dec 08, 2024 10:33 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Will, that was the first AND last time that happened.

Dec 08, 2024 10:53 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

This is always a huge fear of mine.  Opening up the wrong house can be a nightmare. Bill 

Dec 09, 2024 07:28 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Bill, well, the problem was I couldn't get in.   Was hoping the sellers were not home, and someone trying to get in their door!

Dec 09, 2024 10:14 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Joan:

That's a pretty funny story. We have all had those oops moments of one sort or another.

Jeff

Dec 09, 2024 11:36 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hello Joan Cox, I've done something similar. The same agent had two listings, no sign in the yard and I opened the wrong door and the alarm went off. I called the agent and he didn't know the code, wasn't able to get a hold of the homeowner. The police showed up, it was a horrible experience to say the least.

Dec 10, 2024 05:57 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeff, some of us have a longer list than others.....  🤣

Dec 10, 2024 07:49 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Beth Atalay OH MY, that would be a nightmare.  This agent had a good thought to have two different lockboxes on these two homes.

Dec 10, 2024 07:50 AM