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The funny things agents say on the MLS (are you good at problem solving?)

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Real Estate Agent with Windermere Bay Area Properties

This, I noticed today , on a new REO listing that just came up in my town. We all know the problems these days with keys that "walk away," or, doors that get left unlocked, but here is one agent's warning.  Maybe its been a bad day, but I found this hilarious:

 

"DO NOT LEAVE ANY DOOR UNLOCKED-Do not steal the key from lockbox; Do not forget to replace

lockbox face-- Back door is tricky,so if you are not good at problem solving, don't open it!

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Robert Havana
Park and Protect- Alberta Real Estate License Parking - Calgary, AB
Alberta Real Estate License Parking

I often place interesting comments in the confidential showing instructions of the listing and find that many agents find them humerous and light hearted. 

Mar 16, 2009 12:13 PM
Simon Mills
Mills Realty - Toluca Lake, CA

I have had problems with missing keys and lockbox combo being changed.  I can understand the frustration this agent is having and why he would post what he did.

Mar 16, 2009 12:17 PM
Jenn Neumann Deer
RE/MAX Southern Shores - Surfside Beach, SC
Surfside Beach Real Estate

Haha, to most of us as good agents this is a funny warning but I am almost certain there are some people who need that reminder not to take the key, lockbox face, etc.  Thanks for sharing!

Mar 16, 2009 12:18 PM
Marie Westerman
Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate/ Wilson Parker Homes - Evans, GA
New Homes Sales Specialist Evans GA REALTOR

Almost makes you feel bad for the Agent.

Mar 16, 2009 12:22 PM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Humorous post!  I frequently call agents to tell them about missing keys, broken lock boxes, broken locks, etc.  Generally I ask them to call me and confirm that they received the message.  Guess what?  Most agents do not return the calls.

Mar 16, 2009 12:27 PM
Lori Churchill Cofer
Beasley Realty - Pullman, WA
Realtor - 509-330-0086 - Pullman, WA

Catherine,

Ilove Robert's idea of putting something humorous in the agent only...although with my sense of humor they might think I have gone over the deep end or something...

Mar 16, 2009 12:34 PM
Larry Story ALC
Total Care Realty - Greensboro, NC
Beneath it all is the Land, Covering all of NC

I loved that.  Of course I can problem solve but even if I could not the curiosity is going to get to me so I am going to open it.

Mar 16, 2009 12:37 PM
Connie Betz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate - Omaha, NE
Top Omaha Realtor - Omaha Homes for Sale

That's pretty funny!  One of the brokers here, who handles most of the HUD business, told me he usually goes through 5+ keys on the "GOOD" houses. They use combo lockboxes and apparently the keys "magically" disappear when offers are put in.

Mar 16, 2009 12:47 PM
Dinah Lee Griffey
Windermere Peninsula Properties - Allyn, WA
Managing Broker Windermere Peninsula Properties

You are right...that is too funny. but we have all been there-Dinah Lee

Mar 16, 2009 12:52 PM
John Walters
Frank Rubi Real Estate - Slidell, LA
Licensed in Louisiana

She is getting her point out there.  I like when you open the door and there is an alarm tone and no code in the lockbox.  I have done that one twice.

Mar 16, 2009 01:00 PM
Bob & Carolin Benjamin
Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ
East Phoenix Arizona Homes

Or the comment that is listed and says "door is open, but do not tell anyone". Okkkk ...

Mar 16, 2009 04:17 PM
Joanne O'Donnell
Chic Home Interiors - Oakland, CA

Catherine, I love this, it would make me laugh, break up the day and also warn me that with my very limited mechanical skills I should stick with the front door... ;-) 

May 12, 2009 01:58 AM